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    Ground Handling

    How Ground Handlers are Contributing to Aviation’s Sustainability

    Mario Pierobon
    Feb. 13, 2024
    In the Asia-Pacific region, and around the world, ground service providers are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiencies.
    Hactl
    Ground Handling

    Ground Support’s Progress with Sustainability Goals

    Mario Pierobon
    Feb. 1, 2024
    GSE manufacturers and ground handlers share their vision for a greener future.
    Air Canada
    Air Canada Cargo’s first equine transport was Noble, a gift from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to King Charles III in March, ahead of his coronation ceremony.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    Air Canada’s Strategy to Improve Animal Handling

    Rebecca Kanable
    Oct. 16, 2023
    Air Canada in 2018 became the first airline to be awarded IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals Logistics certification and in 2022 became...
    Air Canada
    Schoona arrived at Air Canada Cargo’s Vancouver facility in a special crate three hours before her flight, and was kept in a warm environment until it was time for her to be loaded onto the aircraft. Her flight to Toronto was on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the cargo hold’s temperature was controlled to keep her comfortable during the four-hour journey onboard.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    How to Handle Animals with Care

    Rebecca Kanable
    Oct. 16, 2023
    Training and compliance with IATA’s Live Animals Regulations are essential for ground handlers to ensure the welfare and safety of animals during air transport.
    Daniel Kummer | Lufthansa Cargo
    ICS2 is an EU-wide, integrated system for the pre-loading reporting of all import and transit air cargo and airmail shipments.
    Ground Handling

    What Cargo Handlers Need to Know about ICS2

    Mario Pierobon
    Sept. 19, 2023
    The customs pre-arrival security and safety program assesses whether cargo complies with the safety and security requirements of the European Union.

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    INFORM GmbH
    Advanced tracking solutions combine telematics with intelligent dolly, container and ULD management to eliminate the unknowns and bring a real-time view of ground handling equipment’s location and status.
    ULD & Containers

    Dolly, Container and ULD Tracking Solutions to Optimize Ground Handling

    Swen Franken
    April 13, 2023
    New technology is delivering important benefits to ground handlers across key operational areas of on-time performance, asset management and cost containment.
    Hactl
    CEIV Li-Batt entails detailed documentation of all procedures, and then external auditing of these processes and all facilities by IATA to ensure they are totally compliant.
    Ramp Operations Training

    Safety Standards for Shipping Lithium Batteries

    Mario Pierobon
    Feb. 16, 2023
    IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries certification program is designed to enable transport, meet safety obligations and comply with applicable regulations.
    Swissport
    Dirk Goovaerts, head of Middle East and Africa and global cargo chair at Swissport International.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    Swissport’s Concept for Cargo Handling

    Josh Smith
    Sept. 20, 2022
    Global cargo chair Dirk Goovaerts discusses his company’s plans to address challenges and meet cargo demand.
    dnata
    With constrained global cargo capacity due to pandemic related restrictions, shippers and freight forwarders have been increasingly opting to transport cargo through Dubai.
    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    Opportunities for the Cargo Handling Sector

    Mario Pierobon
    April 14, 2022
    At hubs in the Middle East and beyond, cargo handlers have modified operations to keep up with demands triggered by the pandemic and are ready for further growth.
    Bob Rogers, ULD CARE
    ULD & Containers

    In Defense of Demurrage and Other ULD Charges

    Rebecca Kanable
    April 7, 2022
    ULD CARE's vice president says running a business with 5 to 10 percent of ULDs unaccounted for is not an effective way to run a business.
    JBT
    Consumer purchasing habits coupled with the pandemic’s role in slowing production has created a massive demand for goods and services.
    Cargo Handling Equipment & Accessories

    Support for Air Cargo

    Josh Smith
    March 17, 2022
    GSE solutions help the ground handling industry meet high demands and overcome capacity challenges.
    JBT
    The Commander Cargo Loader lineup includes an electric version of the C30i.
    Pallet Loaders & Cargo Loaders

    JBT’s Electric Approach to Cargo

    Josh Smith
    March 17, 2022
    With decades of experience producing electric and alternative powered ground support equipment, JBT has applied this know-how to cargo handling equipment.The C30i E electric powered...
    Avp Special Report
    Cargo Handling Equipment & Accessories

    How Cargo Demand Impacts GSE Needs

    Josh Smith
    Feb. 15, 2022
    Airlines and ground service providers are using equipment to overcome cargo capacity challenges.
    Descartes
    Scott Sangster, vice president of global logistics service providers at Descartes
    ULD & Containers

    AviationPros Podcast: Improving ULD and Pallet Availability with Technology

    Josh Smith
    Dec. 31, 2021
    Scott Sangster, vice president of global logistics service providers at Descartes, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how automated demurrage and tracking...
    Photo courtesy of Menzies
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    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    Post-Brexit Cargo Handling Requirements

    Mario Pierobon
    Oct. 14, 2021
    The effects of Britain’s exit from the EU, combined with factors spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have illustrated the importance of collaboration between airports, airlines ...
    Photo courtesy of Bangalore International Airport Ltd.
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    Ground Handling

    BLR Upgrades Cargo and Ground Handling Facilities

    Manik Mehta
    Sept. 23, 2021
    Kempegowda International Airport has updated its cargo capabilities and has become a regional hub in India.
    Jettainer
    Dr. Gert Pfeifer
    ULD & Containers

    AviationPros Podcast: Digital Twins and ULD Data

    Josh Smith
    Aug. 20, 2021
    In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Dr. Gert Pfeifer to learn more about Jettainer's program to utilize virtual...
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    Ground Handlers & Service Providers

    How Air Cargo Can Help India Recover

    Manik Mehta
    Aug. 19, 2021
    Airports and ground service providers are focusing on cargo, hoping to revive business and offset the passenger traffic downturn.
    Bob Rogers
    ULD & Containers

    AviationPros Podcast: Virtual Reality Applied to ULD Training

    Josh Smith
    Jan. 21, 2021
    Bob Rogers, vice president at ULD Care, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss advancements in ULD training, particularly a VR-enabled program provided by...
    Photo courtesy of INFORM and Blumenbecker Technik
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    GSE Tracking

    Optimizing Ground Handling with Advanced Container and Dolly Tracking Solutions

    Alexander Wendorff
    Aug. 13, 2020
    How technology can improve manual processes to help ground handlers improve operations and maximize asset utilization.
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    Ground Handling

    How the Industry is Charting a Course for Cargo Handlers

    Josh Smith
    April 23, 2020
    IATA’s Cargo Handling Manual and Smart Facility Operational Capacity program aim to standardize cargo handling and reduce complex audits.
    Photo courtesy of ULD CARE
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    ULD & Containers

    Key Aspects of ULD Operations

    Bob Rogers
    Feb. 20, 2020
    The ULD Code of Conduct sets a foundation for both airlines and service providers to aim for when it comes to managing unit load device operations.