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NewsCartwright launches airfreight fridge trailer
Cartwright Europe has launched a new fridge trailer specifically designed for the air cargo market in continental Europe.Cartwright said its engineers have been developing the new air cargo fridge trailer over the past nine months with the aim that it will provide an alternative option to the air cargo industry ...
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UPS Q4 revenues boosted by Amazon gains
UPS saw fourth-quarter revenues soar on the back of Amazon volume growth, but pensions charges pushed the company to a loss.The express giant reported a 3.6% year-on-year increase in revenues for its fiscal fourth quarter to $20.6bn, operating profit was up by 6.4% to $2.1bn but it reported a $106m ...
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InstoneAir collapsible airstable reduces container positioning costs
Horse transport specialist InstoneAir has received European regulator approval for its fully-collapsable airstable which reduces container positioning costs.The European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorisation by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) enables empty units to be transported in the lower decks of freighter and passenger aircraft.Designed to fit all wide-bodied ...
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NewsE-commerce surge sees DHL Express expand Cleveland Ohio service centre
A surge in international shipping and e-commerce has seen DHL Express invest $3.8m to double the size of its Cleveland, Ohio, service centre.The expanded facility, close to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, is around 20,000 sq ft larger than the previous one.DHL Express said that the expansion and addition of new ...
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UPS sets the 2020 investment agenda ahead of 2019 Q4 results
UPS has announced a number of product and technology upgrades, plus sustainability initiatives, ahead of publishing its 2019 fourth quarter and full-year results later today.The US global logistics, e-commerce and parcel delivery giant said that its “aggressive roll-out” of innovative new services and solutions was “squarely focused on the needs ...
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Worldwide cargo revenues fell 11.7% in 2019
December 2019’s worldwide air cargo chargeable weight fell 1.7% year on year (YoY) while 2019 full year dollar revenues dropped 11.7% over boom year 2018.The December volume figure was the smallest decrease since January 2019, but in its latest market data report, Netherlands-based analyst WorldACD said: “The year ended with ...
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Cargolux renews pharma GDP certification
Cargolux Airlines has successfully passed its GDP (good distribution practice) renewal audit covering its pharma handling processes.The full re-certification attests that the company’s management system fulfils the requirements of the European Union directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’ and of WHO guidelines.Franco Nanna, Cargolux ...
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Qantas Freight puts temporary dog transport ban in place
Qantas Freight has placed a temporary suspension on new freight bookings for snub-nosed dogs as it develops additional precautions to help reduce risks when carrying flat-faced breeds.The airline took the decision after a French Bulldog named Bruno was tragically found dead on arrival following a domestic Virgin Australia flight.Qantas said ...
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FedEx joins efforts to help fight the spread of the coronavirus
FedEx Express has transported a batch of medical supplies to China as part of efforts to fight the spread of the coronavirus.On January 26 and 27, FedEx transported medical supplies from the US and Japan to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.These medical supplies include the N95 masks, medical gloves, plastic goggles, ...
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CSafe Global launches San Juan facility
Temperature-controlled container company CSafe Global has launched a new service centre facility in pharma hub San Juan, Puerto Rico.At 31,000 sq ft, the new facility is almost three times larger than the previous one and it will accommodate the growing demand for CSafe’s specialized containers for pharmaceutical shipments to more ...
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FedEx Express enhances delivery capabilities between Asia Pacific and Europe
FexEx Express has expanded the coverage of its international priority direct distribution (IPDD) and its international economy direct distribution (IEDD) services.In addition to its existing routes from Asia Pacific to Europe, FedEx now has 12 additional lanes for IPDD and 47 additional lanes for IEDD, extending both services from 13 ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal extends reach in Australia
Temperature-controlled packaging business Peli BioThermal has announced that Wilpak Group International will provide sales and support from its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.Effective immediately, this change in operations is part of Peli BioThermal's expansion into Australia and New Zealand, as well as the expansion of the global partnership between Peli BioThermal ...
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NewsDelta Cargo to offer the CarePod travel carrier for pets in the US
Delta Cargo launch of the CarePodDelta Cargo has introduced a new pet travel carrier, CarePod, which offers real-time updates throughout the journey.After five years of research, development and testing, and a successful two-month trial, CarePod will be exclusively offered at eight US locations: Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York ...
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Blue Dart 'rightsizing' pushes company to Q3 loss
Indian express firm Blue Dart reported a loss in its financial third quarter after it implemented a "rightsizing" programme in light of a tougher trading outlook.The aircraft operator said that during the quarter ended December 31, it reported a loss of R330.8m compared with a profit of R313.5m in the ...
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Amazon to take over Pinnacle Logistics' operations at RFD and Baltimore
Amazon will take over the ground handling operations of Pinnacle Logistics at Chicago Rockford (RFD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall airports.A Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the Maryland Department of Labor shows that Pinnacle is planning to close its Baltimore facility on April 14, which will affect 1,609 ...
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NewsTigers Logistics opens smart Sydney hub to support e-commerce growth
Tigers Logistics has opened a new hub in Yennora in Sydney, Australia, to support domestic and international e-commerce growth.The new facility is part of Tigers’ two-year strategy involving investments into e-commerce and B2B verticals, and global expansion.The warehouse is fitted with Tigers’ automated transport sortation system and SmartHub:Connect technologies, which ...
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CSafe expands its Incheon pharma container repair centre
Pharma ULD-firm CSafe Global has expanded its container service centre facility at Incheon International Airport (ICN).The service center was expanded to accommodate the growing demand for CSafe’s specialized air cargo containers in South Korea, and throughout the broader Asia Pacific region.Tom Weir, vice president of global operations at CSafe Global, ...
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NewsLATAM opens perishables hub in Sao Paulo
LATAM Cargo Group has opened a new $3.5m perishables hub in Guarulhos Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil, increasing its perishable storage capacity at the airport by 33%.The facility occupies an area of 1,637 sq m, with 50% equipped with variable temperature cooling chambers that offer ranges of 0 to 2°C and ...
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NewsNagel-Group sells its airfreight business
Source: Nagel-GroupFood logistics firm Nagel-Group has sold its airfreight business to KOTRA-Logistics as it looks to concentrate on its core competencies.Nagel Airfreight was founded in 1987 and has about 40 employees at three German locations: Frankfurt, Berlin, and Bremerhaven.The airfreight business specialises in the distribution of fresh fish, an area ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo announces expanded cool chain partnerships
Etihad Cargo, the airfreight division of Etihad Aviation Group, has expanded its cold chain partnerships by becoming a member of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the Pharma.Aero network.The announcement comes less than a year after Etihad Cargo became the first carrier in the Middle East region to receive CEIV ...