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Arvato opens medical tech center in Memphis

Logistics

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January 26, 2023

Arvato opens medical tech center in Memphis

German-owned Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has opened a new location in Memphis, Tennessee for a medical technology customer. It now operates a 30,000sq m (323,000sq ft) distribution center equipped with an AutoStore system with a capacity of 50,000 bin locations and 52 robots.

Arvato will handle all logistics and distribution in the US for the customer, consolidating business previously handled at two separate locations.

President of Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, Dr Thorsten Winkelmann,. Considers that the US medical device market offers good growth opportunities and accounts for more than 40% of the global market.

The new center is close to the FedEx World hub and Memphis International Airport. Memphis is also a hotspot for medical technology companies, Arvato adds.

Carsten Herning to head up PACTL

Chris Lewis

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January 26, 2023

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Lufthansa Cargo has appointed current vice president region for Latin America and Caribbean, Carsten Hernig as deputy general manager and vice president production, sales and marketing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL). He is responsible for production, sales and marketing at the joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and Shanghai Pudong Airport, which was founded in 1999. He succeeds Christian Haug, who had held this position since 2016. Haug will remain in Shanghai until the final handover to his successor.

New cargo chief for Air Canada

Chris Lewis

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January 25, 2023

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Air Canada has appointed Jon Turner as vice president, cargo from February 18. He is currently vice president, inflight services. With three dedicated Boeing 767 freighters now in the fleet and seven more on the way, plus two Boeing 777 freighters due for delivery in 2024, he will have oversight of the strategic direction of Air Canada Cargo’s global business.

Air Canada to add two freighter gateways in Europe

Airlines

Chris Lewis

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January 24, 2023

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Air Canada to add two freighter gateways in Europe

Air Canada Cargo will launch a scheduled Boeing 767 freighter service to Liege, Belgium in February with flights to Basel expected to begin in April.

The Liege flights will operate twice per week initially, increasing to three flights per week later in the year. Basel, one of Europe’s premiere pharmaceutical hubs, will see two flights per week. They will originate in Toronto with a stop in Halifax.

The Canadian airline recently started freighter services to Dallas, Atlanta and Bogota.

American Airlines gets vital aid to Haiti

Airlines

Chris Lewis

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January 24, 2023

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American Airlines gets vital aid to Haiti

American Airlines Cargo is carrying more than 55 tons of medical supplies from Europe to Miami, for distribution to Haiti to help contain a cholera outbreak.

The carrier has partnered with Airlink, a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to bringing critical aid to communities in crisis.

Cholera, which spreads mainly through contaminated food and water, has sickened thousands of people in Haiti since the outbreak began in October 2022. The illness has worsened a humanitarian crisis caused by civil unrest that makes accessing supplies difficult for health care workers in the Caribbean country.

American will move PPE, clean water filters, nebulizers, blood tubes and other sterile items.

Virgin and Woodland give South African youngsters a sporting chance

Chris Lewis

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January 24, 2023

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Virgin and Woodland give South African youngsters a sporting chance

The Bat for a Chance (BFAC) cricket charity has joined Virgin Atlantic Cargo and the CATCH Trust in a new South African partnership for 2023, as part of a continuing programme of kit donations across the world.

With the support of Virgin Atlantic Cargo and its forwarding partner, Woodland Group, BFAC has delivered 18 bags of equipment thanks to the generosity of sponsors and partners.

The donations in South Africa were overseen by The CATCH Trust which delivers community cricket-led initiatives.

A kit handover took place at the Gary Kirsten Centre of Cricket Excellence at Chris Hani Secondary School in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on 20 January.

Etihad streamlines for faster response

Airlines

Chris Lewis

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January 23, 2023

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Etihad Cargo has restructured its contact centre team. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has created two separate units, one dedicated to servicing UAE customers, and the other to servicing the rest of the world and global key accounts. To avoid overlap and improve response times, the separate units will have dedicated communication channels and email addresses. The capabilities of both teams include sales support, customer service, billing dispute and resolution, escalations and case management. The global team, which offers 24/7 customer support, also provides special commodity and product support.

Three quarters cent of Etihad Cargo’s transactions originate from the UAE, and establishing a dedicated UAE-focused team will enable the contact centre to communicate with customers and respond to enquiries more efficiently.

Congestion and labor are top topics for Aircargo 2023

Chris Lewis

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January 19, 2023

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Congestion and labor are top topics for Aircargo 2023

Supply chain congestion and labor challenges will top the conference agenda at The Airforwarders Association’s Aircargo 2023 event in Nashville, Tennessee on February 12-14.

AIT Worldwide Logistics chief executive Vaughn Moore will give a keynote address which will be followed by AfA’s annual general meeting

Ten speakers from federal government agencies and the private sector will bring AfA members up to date on key developments.

AfA executive director, Brandon Fried, said: “In recent times, we have all felt the pain of industry capacity constraints compounded by global events, from geopolitical uncertainty to rising fuel prices and ongoing challenges related to Covid.

“AirCargo 2023 will provide a vital opportunity for industry stakeholders to exchange insight that will help us to navigate current hurdles and plan for a sustainable future for the sector.”

Panels and presentations will offer perspectives on volumes, mergers and acquisitions, and predictors of the future to how to stay agile and resilient against a backdrop of congestion, changing regulations, and increasing demand.

A panel will also explore emerging technologies to support all-important digitization and automation of air cargo, while a women’s networking event aims to support diversity in the sector.

A total of 85 exhibitors are registered to participate in the AirCargo trade show, including DHL, Dallas Fort Worth Airport, United Cargo, IATA, and the FAA.

AirCargo 2023 is brought together by the AfA, Airports Council International-NA (ACI-NA), and Air & Expedited Motor Carriers Association (AEMCA), and is supported by 50 sponsors.

This year’s event will take place at the Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee February 12-14, 2023.

To register, visit aircargoconference.com

Spain at the forefront of green handling revolution

Chris Lewis

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January 19, 2023

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Spain at the forefront of green handling revolution

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) says its Spanish cargo and ground handling operations are spearheading the group’s ‘Our Sustainable Flight Path’ program with a series of emission-reduction initiatives and at its seven airport stations.

WFS’ ground support equipment (GSE) fleet in Spain is now 89% electric for all cargo handling operations as well as 30% of ramp handling equipment. This includes electric towing tractors, passenger stairs and belt loaders, aircraft pushback tugs, and other heavy-duty vehicles. WFS Spain’s ‘Going Green Team’ are also continuing to test new green GSE and collaborating with start-up companies to evaluate the introduction of new types of electrically powered equipment, equipment engine conversions to hydrogen, and other electric devices, such as small cars and last mile vehicles. Trials of solar-powered aircraft steps and electric ground power units have also been conducted.

The company’s airport stations in Barcelona, Madrid, Asturias, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla, Valencia, and Vitoria are also the latest operations across WFS’ global network to be powered by 100% renewable energy. WFS has also signed a contract with green energy supplier, Plenitude, which has achieved 100% renewable energy status for all cargo stations in Spain.

To ensure equipment and vehicles are used as efficiently as possible, new @XOPS telematic geolocation systems have been installed to track and monitor usage. WFS is also participating in a specific initiative to pool some handling vehicles at Spanish airports between different ramp operators to eliminate equipment redundancy in 2023.

Silk Way deal to smooth air cargo for Nippon Express

Chris Lewis

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January 19, 2023

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Silk Way deal to smooth air cargo for Nippon Express

Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines and Japanese forwarder Nippon Express Holdings have signed an air cargo memorandum of understanding to offer enhanced solutions to customers and respond more flexibly to changing supply chains. The carrier said the agreement strengthens its presence in the Japanese market whilst helping Nippon Express to expand its business globally by providing cargo capacity across a worldwide network.

Silk Way West Airlines has been serving Japan since 2018 via weekly flights between Baku and Kansai International Airport along with regular flights to Narita International, since 2021.

President of Silk Way West Airlines, Wolfgang Meier, said: “We are delighted and honoured with the signing of this memorandum, which will contribute to the further strengthening and development of economic relations between the two countries. Moreover, the conditions of this memorandum align perfectly with the growth strategy we are pursuing to increase our footprint in Japan, and we are sure that it will be beneficial for both companies.”