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People: Executives rising in air cargo

Yael Katzwer — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:25:37 +0000

Big players in the air cargo industry made several key appointments in January. Turk becomes chief cargo officer at Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines began the new year with a new chief cargo officer: Ali Turk. Turk succeeds Turhan Ozen, who had held the role since October 2016. Turk began his career in 1999, holding positions […]

Jettainer to open lease&fly hub in Shanghai

Air Cargo Next Staff — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:54:28 +0000

Outsourced unit load device provider Jettainer plans to open a lease&fly hub for ULD leasing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Jettainer and PACTL West, a ground handler at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), entered an agreement that will see Jettainer open the new hub at PVG, according to a release today from Jettainer. PACTL West […]

Executives to watch in the air cargo industry

Yael Katzwer — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:00:18 +0000

The continued success and growth of the air cargo industry does not happen by chance — it is driven by the executives in all branches of the supply chain making smart and innovative decisions. Air Cargo Next is highlighting 12 executives who are successfully guiding their companies through today’s challenging air cargo market. These standout […]

Klemmer to expand innovation at Jettainer

Yael Katzwer — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:30:39 +0000

Raunheim, Germany-based unit load device service provider Jettainer appointed Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer to drive digital and non-digital innovation. Klemmer’s newly established department aims to enhance services through AI applications and tracking solutions, according to a release from the company. In addition to her new role, Klemmer will remain responsible for strategic development […]

Satco fire-resistant ULD contains fire for 6 hours

Yael Katzwer — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:47:50 +0000

Lufthansa Cargo is the first company to use United States-based unit load device manufacturer Satco Inc.’s new fire-resistant container, which can contain a fire for six hours. The AMX container, offered by unit load device (ULD) provider Jettainer, is certified in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation […]

Jettainer appoints Iriarte as CFO

Yael Katzwer — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:54 +0000

ULD management company Jettainer appointed Svenia Iriarte as its chief financial officer, a role in which she is responsible for finance, procurement, human relations and informational technology operations. Iriarte, an economist, began her career at KPMG and, in 2003, she moved into the airline world. Initially serving as a consultant for mergers and acquisitions, she […]

Etihad Cargo expands digitalization of cargo loading, sales

Yael Katzwer — Thu, 18 May 2023 21:58:16 +0000

Etihad Cargo announced it is further automating its air cargo processes. Etihad is using Descartes Systems Group’s next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solution integrated with Germany-based Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services to track cargo. “Bluetooth tags affixed to ULD containers or pallets prior to loading communicate with readers in […]

Lufthansa, Jettainer embrace light nets for environmental benefit

Ashley Mowreader — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:43:14 +0000

Lufthansa Cargo and Jettainer’s customers can now reduce their carbon footprint further by utilizing aerospace textile manufacturer AmSafe Bridport’s environmentally conscious pallet nets, Pallet Net Zero. The nets are made of sustainable bio-based materials and are “the lightest on the market,” reducing carried weight on flights, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions, […]

Industry awareness needed in ULD management

Ashley Mowreader — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:00:06 +0000

MIAMI — Unit load device (ULD) management and proper handling are rising concerns for airfreight industry stakeholders amid skyrocketing damage expenses. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates there are more than 1 million ULDs being used for air transport. In total, the ULDs are valued at over $1 billion — or around $1,000 per […]

ULDs for everyday wear

Ashley Mowreader — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:14:01 +0000

Reduce, reuse, recycle applies to unit load devices, too.

Jettainer has partnered with sustainability group Bag To Life (B2L) to create bags and keychains from old ULDs, with plans to make new creative and sustainable items. B2L has already recycled more than 145 tonnes of aviation material in its 11-year history. Those looking to upcycle their fashion can purchase the recycled products from the company’s website.