Pelican supporting UK air ambulances with onboard blood products
Pelican BioThermal, global provider of temperature-controlled packaging, says an increasing number of UK Air Ambulance Charities are deploying its Crēdo ProMed to protect and transport lifesaving blood products on board emergency response aircraft. Helicopter Emergency […]
United bumps up Covid-19 cool chain response with DoKaSch
United Cargo enhances its TempControl service as Covid-19 stirs pharma demand, by becoming the first US carrier to lease temperature-controlled ULDs manufactured by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions. The new global rental agreement with DoKaSch enables United […]
Covid-19 cargo demand means global ULD imbalance: Jettainer
With worldwide air traffic impacted by the measures to contain COVID-19 Jettainer is working to ensure the right unit load devices (ULDs) are in the right place. In China in particular, predominantly in Shanghai (PVG), […]
CSafe enhances operational training, cert programme
CSafe Global, a global provider of passive temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, launched an improved operational training and certification programme for customers today. With the release of the CSafe RAP in […]
ATSG subsidiary wins US Postal sorting facility contract
Air Transport Services Group, (ATSG) says its subsidiary, LGSTX Services, has been awarded a contract with the US Postal Service (USPS) to design, install and operate a Surface Transfer Center (STC) in Aurora, Illinois. The […]
CSafe continues global growth with expanded ICN facility
Global provider of active temperature-controlled container solutions for pharmaceuticals, CSafe Global, broadens its footprint with the opening of an enlarged and expanded service center facility at Incheon International Airport (ICN). CSafe says the new service […]
Envirotainer’s India station upgrades a boon for Cathay
Cathay Pacific Cargo has strengthened its array of temperature-controlled options for shipments from India, after supplier Envirotainer upgraded its active container inventory at two of its stations. Envirotainer now provides all four types of its […]
Silk Way West acquires fire containment covers for Li-Ion cargo
Silk Way West invests in fire containment covers (FCC) for transporting volatile cargo such as Li-Ion batteries and related products. By maximising fire safety in freight transportation Silk Way West says it has kept its […]
CSafe expands service centres with Switzerland, Sweden
CSafe Global opens new service centers in Switzerland and Sweden to meet what it says is “soaring demand” for CSafe active containers across Europe. CSafe, a global provider active temperature-controlled container solutions for the pharmaceutical […]
CSafe Global expands cold chain offerings in China
CSafe Global expands its cold chain service offerings in China by opening a new service centre at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The company says the move enables it to serve a higher volume of […]
Jettainer partners trilatec for squAIR-timber pallet planks
Jettainer enters into an exclusive distribution agreement with trilatec, developer of the squAIR-timber system to replace wooden planks on air freight pallets. The trilatec skids made of recycled cardboard fiber composite materials can replace wooden […]
CSafe Global launches new passive pharma packaging
CSafe Global is launching its new AcuTemp Plus Series to address the cold chain needs of commercial pharma, clinical trials, and cell and gene therapies. The passive packaging features high-performing Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP) and […]
LATAM ULD fleet to be fully digitalised by Unilode
LATAM Cargo Group and Unilode Aviation Solutions are enhancing their collaboration through the roll-out of Unilode’s state-of-the art ULD digital tracking solution to LATAM’s entire ULD fleet. LATAM outsourced its entire ULD management operation to […]
Jettainer manages ULDs for ASL Airlines Belgium
ASL Airlines Belgium, based at Liege Airport (LGG), has awarded Jettainer with a five year contract for the management of ASL’s ULDs with immediate effect. A leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, Jettainer […]
DoKaSch receives FAA approval for temp-controlled containers
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has received the approval for its Opticooler RAP, a temperature-controlled air cargo container, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With this approval, DoKaSch will be able to cooperate with US-Airlines and it […]
LOT Cargo signs lease agreement with CSafe Global
LOT Cargo signs a Master Lease Agreement with CSafe Global to extend cold-chain transportation offerings to their life-science customers who ship temperature-sensitive and life-enhancing products to patients around the globe. “This is big step in […]
Smiths Detection launches new air cargo scanner
Smiths Detection launches a new scanner specifically designed to meet the demands of air cargo screening as international e-commerce and fast freight continue to grow. Several advances in technology have been combined to support accurate […]
Skypooling unveils revamped ULD-sharing platform
Skypooling, the first online platform for the global exchange of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), unveils its newly redesigned platform, with improvements to the platform based on a survey among nearly 50 airline users. Skypooling’s entirely […]
Unilode, OnAsset complete ULD Bluetooth tracking trial
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global provider in outsourced ULD management and MRO solutions has successfully completed an in-flight trial of its ULD tracking solution. Unilode was the winner of the 2019 IATA Air Cargo Innovation […]
OnAsset does major digitisation deal with Unilode
OnAsset Intelligence has signed the largest ULD digitisation contract in the airline industry with Unilode Aviation Solutions to digitise Unilode’s 125,000 unit load devices (ULDs). “We are excited to be part of this step change […]
CSafe Global opens expanded Amsterdam facility
CSafe Global is opening an expanded Service Centre near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), increasing its operational footprint in Europe. This expanded facility will enable CSafe to extend their support and service reach within the BENELUX […]
Pharma logistics survey highlights temp excursion problem
A Pelican BioThermal survey of key opinion leaders uncovers key biopharma industry trends including the increasing quality demands of shippers on the back of frequent and not insignificant temperature excursions. Pelican BioThermal, a global provider […]
Lufthansa Cargo gives CSafe RAP the green light
Lufthansa Cargo clears the CSafe RAP active temperature-controlled container solution for the transport of pharmaceuticals on its flights. CSafe Global says the “strong performance and unmatched thermal protection” of the CSafe RAP is quickly attracting […]
Swiss WorldCargo expands partnership with CSafe
SWISS WorldCargo has approved the CSafe RAP for lift on their fleet of wide-bodied aircraft with this partnership opening several new lanes for the CSafe RAP. SWISS WorldCargo serves over 100 destinations across the globe […]
SkyCell and United Cargo partner on US pharma market
SkyCell and United Cargo have announced a partnership which makes United the first US carrier to lease and transport the temperature-sensitive containers manufactured by SkyCell. SkyCell is a Swiss-based, award-winning provider of temperature-controlled containers […]
Korean outsources entire ULD, pallet fleet to Unilode
Korean Air has awarded the management of its entire fleet of more than 16,000 containers and pallets to Unilode Aviation Solutions for a five-year term. This new agreement creates one of the largest ULD management […]
United Cargo becomes first US-based SkyCell customer
United Cargo today announced it will enhance its TempControl service by becoming the first US carrier to lease and transport the innovative temperature-sensitive containers manufactured by SkyCell. SkyCell is a Swiss-based provider of temperature-controlled containers […]
AirBridgeCargo to lease full range of SkyCell containers
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and SkyCell are moving to meet the rising demand for pharmaceutical transport by sealing a deal for the lease of all types of SkyCell’s temperature-controlled containers. At ABC, the global volume for such high-value […]
Singapore Airlines signs three-year SkyCell lease
Singapore Airlines (SIA) signs a three-year deal to lease temperature-controlled containers from SkyCell for the carrier’s pharma cargo. As the demand for pharmaceutical products is growing in the Asia Pacific Region, SkyCell is growing its […]
Pelican BioThermal opens Mexico City station
Pelican BioThermal, a global provider of temperature-controlled packaging, is opening a new network station and service center in Mexico City. The Mexico City network station will service, refurbish, repair and condition Pelican BioThermal’s reusable Crēdo […]
Jettainer, WestJet Airlines extend cooperation
Canada’s second largest airline WestJet and ULD outsourcing partner, Jettainer are continuing their long-term partnership. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain WestJets’s ULD fleet over the next […]
ABC, Unilode roll out world’s first digitised ULDs
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have deepened their long-standing Unit Load Device (ULD) management partnership with the rollout of the world’s first digitised, fire-resistant main deck containers. The co-branded AMA/AMD fire-resistant containers (FRC), […]
Jettainer acquires ULD management platform skypooling
Jettainer acquires skypooling, an online platform that helps participating airlines manage their unit load devices (ULDs), more efficiently. Skypooling is a tool that helps participating airlines in managing their containers more efficiently where users of […]
Unilode, TUI Group renew ULD management agreement
Unilode Aviation Solutions, global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and the TUI Group airlines have renewed their agreement for the supply and management of containers and pallets for another […]
Unilode opens ULD repair centre in Hong Kong
Global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, Unilode Aviation Solutions has opened a new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Hong Kong. The repair centre has an area of […]
LATAM Cargo, CSafe Global partners in pharma
LATAM Cargo has signed a Master Lease Agreement with CSafe Global, provider of active and passive temperature-controlled packaging solutions, to extend alternative transportation options to its clients shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. “Our top priority when shipping […]
Jettainer moves into new JettHub facility
Jettainer, a global outsourced ULD management provider, today inaugurated its logistics centre for unit load devices (ULDs), the so-called JettHub. On an area of 18,000 sqm, all resources are provided to ensure efficient and reliable […]
Unilode expands global ULD leasing options
Unilode Aviation Solutions is expanding its ULD solutions offering with the addition of short- and medium-term ULD leasing services. Effective immediately, customers have access to PMC and heavy-duty pallets under the new leasing framework, and […]
Pelican BioThermal unveils latest blood transport solution
Pelican BioThermal, a global provider of temperature controlled packaging, unveiled its new Golden Hour One reusable thermal packaging container for transporting whole blood products. With Golden Hour One, military units can more easily transport life-saving […]
Alitalia gives new CSafe RAP green light
CSafe Global, a global provider of active and passive temperature-controlled packaging solutions for pharmaceutical products, announces that Alitalia has approved the recently launched CSafe RAP for uplift. CSafe’s recently launched CSafe RAP is the latest […]
Sheremetyevo promotes express terminal to Chinese partners
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Moscow Cargo, promote the airport’s express terminal to unspecified Chinese partners, as trade, particularly e-commerce express cargo, grows rapidly between Russia and China. The express cargo terminal at Sheremetyevo, officially […]
Unilode’s Bluetooth solution now available on Nordisk pallets
Unilode Aviation Solutions a provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) solutions and ULD manufacturer, Nordisk Aviation Products have developed an integrated pallet edge rail solution for digital tags. Unilode – winner of the 2019 […]
Pelican BioThermal rebrands Chronos to CoolGuard
Pelican BioThermal, the temperature controlled packaging company, announces a rebranding of its Chronos product line, as the CoolGuard range. The newly named shippers will replace Chronos Express, which will become CoolGuard PCM and Chronos Advance […]
Qatar Airways trials Rolls-Royce VR training tool
Qatar Airways is the global launch partner of Rolls-Royce for its new Virtual Reality training tool and will be trialing the ground-breaking new technology as part of its engineering training plan. The new tool is […]
AirBridgeCargo inks agreement with Sonoco ThermoSafe
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and Sonoco ThermoSafe, a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, have signed the leasing agreement for the PharmaPort 360 temperature-controlled container. The agreement – signed at the LogiPharma Europe event in […]
SkyCell offers $4 million insurance against loss
SkyCell is introducing a comprehensive insurance against product loss called ‘Peace of Mind Insurance’ aimed at eliminating the risk of product loss for its clients. The Swiss-based manufacturer of the world’s safest temperature-controlled containers for […]
Unilode acquires AeroNet repair centres at CDG, ORY
Unilode Aviation Solutions has acquired the assets of AeroNet Services, a specialist ULD maintenance and repair organisation (MRO) operating at France’s Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY) airports. Unilode will take over AeroNet […]
Air France-KLM expand collaboration with SkyCell
SkyCell, the Swiss-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled containers for pharmaceuticals, and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo are expanding their existing collaboration as they strive to deliver real time data to their customers. The global collaboration will […]
Cargolux seals partnership with Sonoco Thermosafe
Cargolux partners with Sonoco ThermoSafe, a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, for the leasing of the PharmaPort 360 temperature controlled bulk shipping container. The state-of-the-art PharmaPort 360 containers are smart, active containers, distinguished […]
Jettainer celebrates dual anniversary as ULDs hit 60 years of age
Jettainer, a leading international provider for outsourced ULD management, is celebrating two anniversaries this month – the 60th anniversary of the air freight container and the 15th anniversary of Jettainer. Standardised pallets and containers were […]