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Air cargo companies are beginning to utilize new types of temperature-controlled containers in their air cargo. They are using products such as Envirotainer’s Releye RLP and RAP containers; which can bring advancements towards meeting the demands of the supply chain.

These containers can track location and monitor temperature and product conditions. Besides monitoring these conditions, they can control cargo temperatures for over a week.

In February, the RAP container became the biggest model available in the market. Some advantages it brings are being able to hold a vast amount of cargo space, and carrying minimal weight. In addition, this container leaves the minimum amount of CO2 footprint than any other product in the market.

Leaders in the air cargo industry are committed to the use of these containers. They recognize the solutions they bring to the market and believe they are the most reliable container offerings available.

 

Virgin Atlantic cargo approves use of Releye Uld. Air Cargo News. (2022, August 3). Retrieved August 18, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/pharma-logistics/virgin-atlantic-cargo-approves-use-of-releye-uld/

Along with Alaska Air Cargo, air cargo companies are doing what they can to have reliable and innovative operations. Eliminating fuel surcharges is the first step these companies are partaking in. Hence, customers will only be subject to paying the base airfare when they book a flight. 

Additionally, these changes stem from the complications that air freight customers have experienced recently. This includes flight schedule changes, flight cancellations, and a lack of staff for these flights. 

Besides eliminating fuel surcharges, air cargo companies are working on doubling freighter fleet capacity and having aircraft just for cargo. In addition, there will be improved fuel efficiency for flights, better payload for staff, and faster transportation for time-sensitive supplies and food to destinations. In addition, customers will be able to book flights easily through better investment in systems for sales, operations, and inventory.  

Moreover, more business from customers has led to these improvements being made in the industry. These implementations will make flights for these air cargo companies more reliable and stable, leading to an innovative industry and loyal customers. 

 

Alaska air cargo pledges not to add fuel surcharges. Air Cargo News. (2022, June 17). Retrieved June 23, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/freighter-operator/alaska-air-cargo-pledges-not-to-add-fuel-surcharges/ 

Recently, logistics and air cargo companies have been creating new positions. These positions are meant to achieve sustainability goals. An example is SEKO Logistics. This company has appointed new hires who are committed to reaching sustainability goals. 

Hence, these new positions will benefit the society, environment, and government. One main goal of these new hires is for their controlled and owned facilities to become carbon neutral by the year 2050. Being hired for these positions requires having experience in setting milestones for sustainability. Moreover, SEKO Logistics sought people who developed sustainable packaging options for companies. As well, people who have developed sustainability roadmaps in the past. 

All in all, the main goal of SEKO is to develop a sustainable global supply chain. Although this cannot be reached at once, each step SEKO takes will make progress towards this goal. There are several steps in which progress is being made for this goal. This includes working with like-minded airlines, road freight vendors, and shipping lines. Also, providing carbon calculator tools to clients for them to start noticing the impact of their shipping. 

Furthermore, SEKO is contributing to initiatives such as the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance. SEKO is also introducing their large number of employees to sustainable practices. 

In essence, through all of these positive implementations, a more sustainable global supply chain can be reached. However, this will not occur overnight. 

 

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Logistics companies worldwide are hiring new members to their leadership teams to drive technological and industrial advancement. These advancements will bring solutions to the field that are flexible and inventive. 

They will also bring advantages to customers using these services, allowing for easier business with these companies. Making these advancements will expectedly grow these businesses, and improve employee and customer experiences with the company. Through these new leadership roles, these companies’ will shine and attract new customers. 

UPS invests in technology with new digital expert. Air Cargo News. (2022, June 15). Retrieved June 23, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/people/ups-invests-in-technology-with-new-digital-expert/ 

Canceled sailings, labor shortages, increasing inflation, and airport congestion are all causing issues within ocean freight capacity. These capacity issues are leading air cargo forwarders to focus on managing air cargo capacity. 

Thus, there is a rise in demand for air cargo, although airfreight capacity is constrained by supply chain obstacles. Moreover, supply chains are currently experiencing delivery delays, loss of airline capacity, and elevated prices. 

Managing air cargo requires perfected communication skills for forwarders. This way, there will be more adaptability to utilize airfreight at its fullest. This improved communication can also lead to passed legislation that can reduce airline congestion and improve supply chain issues.

 

Forwarders must prepare for airfreight volume crunch, says Airforwarders Association. Air Cargo News. (2022, June 20). Retrieved June 23, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/business/supply-chains/forwarders-must-prepare-for-airfreight-volume-crunch-says-airforwarders-association/ 

Air cargo customers are now voting for their best-loved cargo airline in regards to the Air Cargo News Awards. These awards are taking place on July 18th. Awards are given to the top five regional cargo airlines and to the ultimate Cargo Airline of 2022. Voters can be airline cargo customers, shippers, and freight forwarders. 

Several countries can choose their preferred carriers and the top Cargo Airline of the Year. These countries include Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Getting your vote out is important since receiving a prize at the Air Cargo News Awards is the highest award an air cargo company can receive. 

The Air Cargo News Awards ceremony is taking place in the UK this September.  There, winners will be recognized, and attendees can intermingle.

 

Voting still open for the Air Cargo News Awards. Air Cargo News. (2022, June 17). Retrieved June 23, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/voting-still-open-for-the-air-cargo-news-awards/ 

Air cargo companies are now becoming more committed to helping society prosper. Since 2020, companies such as Qatar Airways Cargo have been engaging in acts of charity.

In 2020, air cargo companies started providing humanitarian aid and medical equipment to charities.

In addition, these companies made efforts to protect wildlife free of charge. They did this through preserving and shipping wildlife to their natural habitat.

Another way in which air cargo companies worked to benefit societies included working together, causing amazing things to happen. Specifically, working together meant donating school materials, clothes, musical instruments, and more to children. They focused their efforts into helping children in order for them to enjoy their childhood and make the future a bright place.

Everyone was allowed to participate in these selfless acts, with donations being received worldwide. As more companies continue these kind donations, there can be more positive communities around the world.

Sponsored: Chapter 3 of WeQare ‘let’s stand together’ exceeds expectations. Air Cargo News. (2022, June 1). Retrieved June 23, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/sponsored-content/sponsored-chapter-3-of-weqare-lets-stand-together-exceeds-expectations/

Companies are now making efforts to decrease the environmental impact of utilizing plastic in their business processes. They are now using Bionatur Plastic biodegradable stretch wrap for their cargo. This replacement of traditional plastic leads to an amount equivalent to 68 million plastic water bottles being removed from landfills. 

Moreover, when plastic enters a landfill, it can take 1,000 years to biodegrade. Thus, utilizing BioNatur Plastic™ biodegradable plastics is exceedingly better for the environment, as it takes 5 to 10 years to biodegrade.  

Positive outcomes are appearing from Bionatur Plastic biodegradable stretch wrap. Thus, companies are feeling encouraged to continue utilizing this stretch wrap for cargo. 

In addition, the BioNatur Plastic™ products consist of 1% organic additives that are food safe. These additives allow anaerobic bacteria to consume the plastic when it’s placed in the landfill. When used for cargo, this biodegradable plastic performs identical to traditional plastic. 

In essence, leaders of companies support these sustainability goals. Therefore, they are committed to reducing the environmental impact of plastic products. Moreover, they are doing what they can to continue utilizing sustainable products for the cargo industry. 

 

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A CO2 emissions calculator is now being launched in order for air cargo customers to utilize greener operations. 

Airlines are beginning to make use of this calculator and have it available on their website. This calculator will easily determine a cargo’s entire CO2 emissions in pounds or kilos. 

In order to get the cargo’s amount of CO2 emissions, the user would place the origin of the shipment, the destination, flight date, and weight onto the website. Then, the flight options would appear along with their amount of carbon emissions produced.

By customers utilizing this calculation tool, they will become aware of their shipments carbon footprint. This awareness is a first step towards increasing greener operations and reaching sustainability goals. 

 

Qatar Airways Cargo Launches Emissions Calculator. Air Cargo News. (2022, January 31). Retrieved May 17, 2022, from https://www.aircargonews.net/policy/environment/qatar-airways-cargo-launches-emissions-calculator/ 

Reducing waste and increasing shelf life should be a top priority among the perishables supply chain. Stakeholders involved should put together a digital approach to make improvements towards this movement. 

Until now, there has been a lack of new technologies to address this issue. As well, there have been low amounts of reporting across the supply chain.

Through increased reporting, better decisions can be made regarding temperature excursions and logistic solutions to reduce waste. As well, utilizing a digital approach will also allow stakeholders to collaborate with each other to improve the shelf life of perishables. 

One type of KPI metric, the Degree-Hour, has been created to improve this supply chain. This metric measures the temperature and time before a product becomes perishable. Through this metric, temperatures and shipment times will be maintained in order to keep products fresh. 

Through measures like these, significant improvements are bound to be made regarding product quality and limited waste in the supply chain.

 

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