All Ground Handler Articles – Page 33
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NewsDnata gains CEIV certification at DWC
Cargo handler dnata has been certified by IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes at Dubai World Central (DWC).The accreditation complements dnata's existing CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai International (DXB), demonstrating "the company's ability to move pharmaceutical products under the ...
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Newsdnata to expand at Manchester Airport with £30m cargo handling facility
Air services provider dnata is to expand its presence at Manchester Airport in the UK after committing to a new £30m cargo handling facility.The ‘build to suit’ dnata City North premises, with ease of airfield access, are being developed by MAG Property, the property and development arm of Manchester Airports ...
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NewsWFS' green wrapping will replace the equivalent of 27m plastic bottles
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to convert the majority of the protective plastic sheeting and wrap used in its cargo handling operations – equivalent to more than 27m plastic water bottles a year – to sustainable products.The global handler has already started using M&G Packaging's BioNatur Plastics products, part of ...
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Hactl adds Southern Air to ramp handling business
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has won the contract to provide ramp handling for US-based freighter operator Southern Air.Southern Air – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings – operates 21 rotations per week through Hong Kong, serving Anchorage, Cincinnati, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Leipzig, Milan, ...
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NewsWallenborn and dnata to expand Middle East road feeder services
dnata has strengthened its Middle East logistics footprint with European road feeder services (RFS) provider Wallenborn Transports.Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics (DPAL), a Dubai-based RFS provider.Wallenborn and dnata have confirmed that they will now “develop new products and services, ...
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NewsSwissport opens state-of-the-art Pharma Center at Brussels Airport
Ground services provider Swissport International has opened a new Pharma Center for handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Brussels Airport.The new facility, opened today (October 23), has 3,620 sq m of temperature-controlled warehouse space.It incorporates two areas dedicated to the handling of pharmaceutical products. One area, covering 2,620 sq m, is ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation opts for Hermes' cargo management system
Robert Fordree, executive vice president cargo, Menzies Aviation.Menzies Aviation has selected Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) to provide a Cargo Management System (CMS) for its global network.The most recent version of HLT’s CMS, Hermes 5 (H5), will be rolled out at Menzies cargo facilities from the first quarter of next year.Menzies ...
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NewsEuropa's Hong Kong branch receives Freight Forwarder Network membership
www.wildsmith.photographyEuropa Air & Sea's Hong Kong branch has announced that it has become a member of the Freight Forwarder Network.Freight Forwarder Network is a non-profit organisation that only allows two members to represent each country (with the exemption of larger countries such as China and the US).Members make up a ...
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NewsMalaysian cargo handler adopts iCargo
Ashok Rajan of IBSMalaysia-based cargo handler Pos Aviation has transitioned to iCargo, IBS Software’s cloud-based cargo management platform, for its cargo terminal operations at all major airports in Malaysia –Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.iCargo has replaced the legacy systems that were previously used to manage the cargo terminal ...
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NewsIntelligent, automated ULD vehicle launched by Lödige Industries
The new AGV next to floor-mounted roller conveyorsLödige Industries has launched a new intelligent AGV (automated guided vehicle) that it claims will boost operational efficiencies for baggage and cargo transport within terminals.The company’s computer-controlled wheel-based carrier, featuring a five ft and 10 ft model for different sizes of ULDs, was ...
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NewsCEIV Fresh for Alha in Milan and Rome
The Alha team received the CEIV Fresh certification in MilanItalian air cargo services group Alha has received IATA CEIV Fresh certification for its Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino airport centres. It already holds CEIV Pharma certification throughout its network in Italy.Lorenzo Schettini, chief executive of Alha Group, said: “Air transport ...
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NewsHandler WFS appoints new general managers in Belgium and Scandinavia
Michel Fiorani and Jack Brandstrup of WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has added to its regional management team in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) region with the appointments of new general managers in Belgium and Scandinavia.Michel Fiorani joins WFS as general manager Belgium, based in Brussels. ...
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Swiss WorldCargo signs up for seven more years with Cargologic
Swiss WorldCargo has extended its deal with cargo handler Cargologic at Zurich airport for another seven years.The deal will see Swiss WorldCargo continue to use Cargologic’s airfreight handling competencies at its hub in Zurich, where Cargologic will maintain its position as dedicated ground handler.According to Swiss WorldCargo’s head of quality ...
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NewsHandler WFS appoints Nils Andersen as chairman
Nils Andersen. Source: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced the appointment of Nils Andersen as chairman of its board of directors.Andersen joins WFS to work with the management team to build upon the progress made since being acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management last year.Andersen has ...
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Awards open for entry! Don't miss out
The time has come and the clock is ticking! Entries are now open for the 36th edition of the Air Cargo News awards, the Oscars of the airfreight industry.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.Winning an award ...
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NewsCargo check-in goes self-service at Swissport
Source: SwissportSwissport has introduced self-service check-in kiosks for airfreight at its cargo warehouses at Brussels Airport and Amsterdam Airport, in order to expedite freight handling processes.The newly developed system, which will be rolled out across Swissport’s core cargo stations over the next 24 months, will reduce truck waiting times and ...
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NewsSeven more years for Swissport in Morocco
Swissport in CasablancaSwissport International has renewed its contract to provide ground handling services in Morocco, increasing the number of airports where it works from 13 to 15.The seven-year contract, which commences on 1 October, was signed with Moroccan airport operator, ONDA. The two companies have worked together since 2012."We are ...
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NewsCargo handler WFS appoints new MD in UK
Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has promoted Paul Carmody to the role of managing director of its cargo operations in the UK. He joined the company in 2009 and was previously head of UK operations.He has a many years of experience in the cargo handling industry, also holding senior ...
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NewsSwissport to increase its use of electric vehicles
One of Swissport's electric vehiclesGround handler Swissport has committed to increase the share of electric vehicles in its fleet to at least 50% to further reduce its carbon footprint and to improve the direct working environment of its employees.Following the publication of its latest sustainability report, the handler said it ...
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Cargo volumes down at Swissport in first half
Swissport recorded a 5.4% year-on-year decline in cargo volumes in the fist half of the year due the sale of businesses and a weaker cargo market.The ground handler, which has 115 cargo warehouses, handled 2.23m tonnes of airfreight in the first half of 2019 compared with 2.35m tons last year.The ...