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NewsNew AEROTUF ULD displayed at Boeing ecoDemonstrator 777 programme
AEROTUF’s latest ULD innovation, the AeroTHERM Extra Cool, was showcased as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 777 programme.In November, the ecoDemonstrator 777 aircraft, which offers the chance to test eco-technology in the air, made its way to Germany where it was greeted by more than 1,000 people who were keen to ...
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NewsCSafe launches transport packaging for gene therapy market
Pharma packaging firm CSafe Global has launched a new product for the cell and gene therapy market.CSafe said the passive AcuTemp Plus Series of packaging solutions has been designed with "proprietary, high-performance ThermoCor Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP) to guarantee precise end-to-end control of internal payload temperatures".“We are proud to expand ...
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NewsCSafe boosts pharma container service network in Europe
CSafe Global has opened two additional European service centres, in Switzerland and Sweden, to meet increasing pharma sector demand for its temperature-controlled air cargo containers.The Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport technical service centres will strengthen the operator’s European network to handle the higher inbound and outbound traffic of ...
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NewsCSafe opens Shanghai service centre for pharma containers
ULD producer CSafe has expanded its cool chain service offering in China by opening a new service centre at Shanghai Pudong International Airport to meet demand growth.The facility will allow the company to extend support and services to customers transporting pharma products in its containers to and from Shanghai and ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal appoints Ed Meyer to sales leadership role
Ed MeyerPeli BioThermal has appointed Ed Meyer to the global sales leadership role for its BioThermal division.Meyer, who currently occupies the role of general manager for Canada sales and operations of parent company Pelican Products, Inc, will officially assume responsibility for Peli BioThermal’s sales team at the end of 2019 ...
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NewsJettainer teams up with trilatec on weight-saving tech
ULD firm Jettainer has teamed up with trilatec to offer a lightweight pallet load distribution system that weighs around 80% less than the current way of working.The trilatec squAIR-timber system, which is made of cardboard fibre, aims to replace the wooden planks often used for load distribution on airfreight pallets.The ...
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NewsNew generation of ULD mover launched
Hubtex X-Way MoverHubtex and Dimos have teamed up to launch a new version of the X-Way Mover, which is used to transport ULDs around air cargo facilities.The new generation of the product range includes the X-Way Mover 140 and the smaller X-Way Mover 70.The X-Way Mover 140 has a maximum ...
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Menzies Aviation partners with ULD CARE to deliver new training materials
Menzies Aviation has teamed up with the trade association ULD CARE to deliver new training materials about cargo build-up, which is critical to the safe and reliable operation of ULDs during flight, as well as the protection of customer equipment.The release of the new training materials follows Menzies Aviation's signing ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo applies Unilode's digital tracking solution to ULD fleet
LATAM Cargo is now using Unilode Aviations' digital tracking solution across its untire ULD fleet.Andrés Bianchi, chief executive of LATAM Cargo, commented: “At LATAM we are focusing on reinforcing LATAM Cargo’s competitiveness in order to maintain our leadership in Latin America."Unilode's digitalisation programme will provide LATAM with opportunities to enhance ...
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NewsASL Airlines Belgium collaborates with Jettainer on ULD fleet
ASL Airlines Belgium has chosen Jettainer to manage and maintain its fleet of ULDs over a five-year contractual period.ASL Airlines Belgium, based at Liege airport, is a member of the ASL Aviation Holdings Group. It specialises in the express freight market and also offers scheduled, charter and ad-hoc flights with ...
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Envirotainer upgrades its Liège station to handle RAP e2 containers
Cold chain ULD provider Envirotainer has upgraded its Liège network station to also be able to handle the RAP e2 container.Liège is the 34th location in the Envirotainer network to carry the RAP e2 solution and the upgrade will help to reduce the need to truck the containers between stations.Niklas ...
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NewsAirbase GSE scoops IAG Cargo ULD repair deal
IAG Cargo has awarded its ULD repair and maintenance contract to Airbase GSE.The transition from the previous supplier was managed by IAG Cargo and Airbase GSE management teams working closely together to ensure a "seamless transition for IAG Cargo operations".Airbase GSE has repaired in excess of 30,000 ULDs for IAG ...
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NewsEnvirotainer adds Hyderabad to its container logistics network
Envirotainer, a cool chain solutions provider for airfreight, has set up a network station in Hyderabad, India, to support the release and return of its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers.The RAP e2 and the RKN e1 are FAA and EASA certified, temperature-controlled air cargo ULD’s that can be carried ...
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ACL Airshop to add collapsible AAY containers to its ULD fleet
ACL Airshop has signed up to become the launch customer for the new collapsible ULD unveiled by VRR at Inter Airport Europe 2019.The company gives its customers access to more than 60,000 ULDs across the world and is constantly investing in new technologies to gain more efficiency and cost savings, ...
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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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Newsva-Q-tec signs up with Chinese partner
va-Q-tec is expanding its services in AsiaTemperature-controlled shipping container specialist va-Q-tec has formed a partnership with Worldwide Logistics Group to open a TempChain Service Center in Shanghai. The move is part of its strategic plan for expansion in Asia and follows the formation of subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea and ...
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LOT Cargo signs up for CSafe's pharma containers
LOT Cargo has signed a Master Lease Agreement with temp controlled ULD producer CSafe Global for the use of its containers.“This is big step in our LOT Polish Airlines history,” says Michal Grochowski, LOT cargo director. “We are proud that we can cooperate with one of the best and the ...
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ACL gears up for Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2019
ACL Airshop has continued to add to its product portfolio as it builds towards next week’s Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2019 (October 7-9) in Baku, Azerbaijan, an event at which Air Cargo News will be present.A Platinum Sponsor of the event, ACL Airshop offers air cargo ULD leasing, servicing, manufacturing, ...
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NewsVRR launches collapsible main deck container
The world’s first fully-certified collapsible main deck container for the B737F and B757F will be launched by VRR during the Inter Airport Europe in Munich next week.Weighing in at approximately 280kg (617lbs), the collapsible AAY container can be erected and collapsed by two people in just two minutes, says Rotterdam-based ...
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NewsinnoAviation signs up for Bluetooth ULD tracking with Descartes
innoAviation Limited has entered into a strategic technology partnership with CORE Solutions at Descartes to enable its customers to better manage their shipments through innovative ULD tracking solutions.Spencer Kwan, innoAviation managing director, says the partnership with Descartes gave it access to “the world’s largest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) network in ...