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Ships produce more carbon dioxide

: Latest News; Wednesday, 24 October 2007

International Maritime Organisation reports that shipping’s carbon dioxide levels are similar to the airfreight sector have been queried by maritime body Intertanko, which says it believes the pollution ratio shipping:aircargo is now 2:1.
It says growth in global trade and the fact that ships are burning more fuel to deliver freight faster both have contributed to increases.

Continental signs with Envirotainer

: Latest News; Wednesday, 24 October 2007

Continental Airlines Cargo has signed to increase use of Envirotainer's temperature-controlled airfreight containers as part of Continental Airline Cargo's Climate Secure service.

New weight-saving pallets

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Pallets with the quality of plastic and the manufacturing flexibility of timber have been released by Plastic2go. Light and easy to stack, they are rated to 1,000kg of product.

AcuTemp claims FAA first

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2007

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved AmSafe/AcuTemp’s AcuTemp(R) RKN, a temperature-controlled air cargo container, the companies say. It is claimed to be the first instance where the FAA has certified a compressor-driven refrigeration unit, permitting its use in the cargo section of an aircraft.

Vietnam Air profits up

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Vietnam Airlines says its pre-tax profits for the first nine months of the year were US$18.8 million, equal to 83 per cent of its annual target and almost as much as the whole of last year. Cargo uplift was more than 82,400 tonnes.

Asia air freight growth to dramatically change market dynamics -Menen

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Emirates SkyCargo chief Ram Menen has called for one common voice across the industry to unify all the elements of the supply and logistics chain.

New day of operation for Korean freighter

: Latest News; Saturday, 20 October 2007

Operational requirements have forced Korean Airlines to change its ex Sydney freighter service from Mondays (Day 1) to Tuesdays (Day 2)effective October 30. Gary Jones, the carrier’s Australian sales manager apologized to forwarders for the short notice but said the decision was made at head office.

Vale Paul Connolly

: Latest News; Saturday, 20 October 2007

Well respected freight veteran Paul Connolly (Airline Cargo Sales, Melbourne) died Wednesday morning in Melbourne after battling a short illness. Funeral details are expected to be announced over the weekend. Sympathies to his partner Ruth and family