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Temperature controlled container boosts clinical trials
Temperature controlled packaging specialist Sonoco ThermoSafe said its latest designs of temperature controlled containers have boosted clinical trials and pharmaceutical shipments in the Asia Pacific region.The US-based company said that countries including China, Japan, South Korea and India have long been involved in sourcing pharmaceutical ingredients for manufacturing and drug ...
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NewsDHL and SIA team up on new Asia-US freighter flight
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered on a new freighter flight between Singapore and the US.The service will be operated by a SIA Boeing 777 freighter and will operate five weekly flights on a rotation of Singapore-Nagoya-Los Angeles-Honolulu-Singapore, and one weekly flight at Singapore-Taipei-Nagoya-Nagoya-Cincinnati-Honolulu-Sydney-Singapore.The flight is ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023
Copyright: Telling PhotographyThe prestigious Air Cargo News Awards took place in the UK on Thursday night with 15 companies walking away with a trophy.More than 240 people attended the 39th awards ceremony that was this year presented by writer and comedian Dominic Holland at the Hilton London Syon Park.Companies were ...
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NewsIATA awards Saudia Cargo CEIV Pharma certification
Saudia Cargo aircraft. Photo: Saudia Cargo - brandcodeSaudia Cargo has received IATA's Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification for the transport and handling of pharma shipments.The cargo carrier announced last September that it would work with IATA to gain its CEIV Pharma certification.The certification follows Saudia Cargo's ...
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NewsFedEx to add new Dublin facility
Source: FedExFedEx Express Europe is building a new logistics facility close to Dublin Airport as it looks to cater for future growth and expedite operations.The new facility will have warehousing measuring 14,561 sq m and offer 30 loading bays for trucks and 137 loading bays for vans.It will be located ...
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NewsAir Charter Service helps reintroduce white rhinos to DRC
Rhinos in their new home in the DRC. Copyright: Martin van Rooyen via Air Charter ServiceCharter broker Air Charter Service recently helped non-profit conservation organisation African Parks to relocate 16 southern white rhinos to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), from a private game reserve ...
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NewsRhenus Logsitics adds reusable car transportation container
Source: RhenusRhenus Logistics has launched a reusable car transportation container for air cargo as an alternative to wooden crates.The forwarder said that the "cartainer" would be based at its finished vehicle logistics hub at London Heathrow and can be used for round trips or multistop transportation."It can be utilised to ...
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NewsB&H expands in Australia with new office
Source: B&H WorldwideAerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has further expanded its operations in the Oceania region with the opening of a new office in Brisbane.The new facility is located close to the city's airport and has been operational since September 18."The Queensland state is a key growth area for aviation ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo relocates koala to leafy green UK home
Yani in her new home. Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has relocated an endangered koala from Hong Kong to a new home in the UK equipped with green space and companions.The carrier, which holds IATA CEIV Live Animals certification, took on the role of sponsor carrier, in accordance with IATA LAR ...
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NewsUPS swoops on time-critical logistics firm MNX
Source: UPSExpress giant UPS has today announced a deal to acquire time-critical logistics firm MNX Global Logistics as it looks to ramp up its healthcare capabilities.Long Beach-headquartered MNX provides services covering next flight out (NFO), air charter, on-demand courier, managed transportation, service parts logistics (SPL) and specialty freight.Its clients include ...
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NewsDHL Express unveils mobile charging carts for ground support equipment
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has unveiled a mobile charging cart that can be used to recharge electric ground support equipment.The express firm has invested around $10m in the mobile charging technology that will be rolled out at select US airports."Mobile charging technology is a significant step forward in DHL’s commitment ...
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Cainiao files for IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
E-commerce giant Alibaba will list its logistics business Cainiao on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in an IPO that could raise as much as $1bn.On Tuesday, Alibaba submitted its application to list its logistics business on the stock exchange, although the financial terms and size of the offering were not ...
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NewsForwarders team up on elephant flight
Source: WCAworldWorld Air Logistics and Worldlink Shipping Colombo recently teamed up to transport a large Thai elephant to Thailand.The elephant was flown from Colombo in Sri Lanka to Chaing Mai in Thailand and is set to be certified by Guinness World Records as the largest elephant flown onboard an aircraft.The ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo focuses on pharma
Source: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo is hoping to benefit from increasing pharma demand in the Middle East after seeing volumes in the vertical increase by double-digit percentage levels since 2019.The carrier said that it had experienced 19% annual growth in pharmaceutical shipments since 2019.Over that time, the carrier has operated around ...
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NewsDokaSch targets India pharma market with latest appointment
James Savio. Source: DoKaSchAirfreight container firm DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has appointed James Savio as business development manager India as it looks to capitalise on a growing pharma industry in the country.The company said it had made the appointment as pharma and biotech companies are driving changes at airports where pharmaceuticals ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands cold chain services in US
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.This "Constant Climate" station will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals that require time and temperature management between Cincinnati and London Heathrow Airport.IAG Cargo said the station will leverage the company's ...
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Intradco appoints McMullen as CEO as it looks to expand beyond animals
Animal transport specialist Intradco Global has appointed Charlie McMullen as its new chief executive as it targets growth in international and non-animal markets.McMullen began working at the company in 2011 and until his latest promotion held the position of director.In his new role, he will "continue to expand the business ...
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NewsJD Airlines goes international with Vietnam freighter
Source: JD AirlinesRecently launched JD Airlines has launched its inaugural international freighter route connecting China and Vietnam to cater for cross-border e-commerce demand.The new service is run in partnership with airline services company CSAA and will operate three times per week using a Boeing 737-800BCF.In China, the service will operate ...
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NewsEquitrans transports herd of horses for Swiss event
Photo: Equitrans LogisticsEquitrans Logistics successfully transported 46 horses and 3.5 tons of equipment from Muscat in Oman to Basel for the Swiss Military Tattoo on behalf of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Pipe Band.The movement in July required a chartered Boeing 777F aircraft and utilised 17 Qatar Cargo jet ...
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NewsQatar Cargo steps in to fly lonely lion to sanctuary
Source: Animal Defenders International via Qatar CargoQatar Airways Cargo has flown a lonely lion from an abandoned Armenian zoo to a rehabilitation centre in South Africa.Ruben the lion was left in the zoo for five years until Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo teamed up on the animal's ...