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DTG Launches Caster Deck PowerStation to Safely Mobilize and Accelerate Air Freight Load-Planning Processes

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.

Key Points: 
  • The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.
  • “Cargo, logistics and freight companies are continually looking for ways to be more efficient with their load-planning processes,” said Steve Shaheen, DTG CEO and co-founder.
  • “DTG Caster Deck PowerStations deployed at several Amazon Air cargo decks have accelerated the load planning process while also greatly improving worker safety while operating on top of caster deck systems.
  • DTG Caster Deck PowerStations accelerate and improve that process by enabling data to be collected and entered in real-time as cargo is prepared for aircraft loading.

OnAsset Intelligence Launches World’s First Dedicated Aircraft IoT Gateway

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

OnAsset’s flagship SENTRY 600 FlightSafe® device has now been deployed as a dedicated aircraft-installed gateway to transform the aircraft itself into a virtual connected warehouse.

Key Points: 
  • OnAsset’s flagship SENTRY 600 FlightSafe® device has now been deployed as a dedicated aircraft-installed gateway to transform the aircraft itself into a virtual connected warehouse.
  • Enabling the aircraft as the hub of real-time visibility establishes continuity for the monitoring aircraft subsystems, sensor-enabled shipments, and detection of ULDs, galley carts and other connected aircraft assets.
  • Additionally, sensors integrated into assets like aircraft unit-load-devices (ULDs), aircraft parts inventory, and ground support equipment capture real time location and sensor data wherever the aircraft is located.
  • From our inception OnAsset has done the hard work to ensure our products are fully compliant with aviation regulations, and we’re proud to continue that legacy by launching the industry’s first dedicated IoT gateway that is compliant for install on the aircraft itself.

Americase to Exhibit Shipping Cases Trusted by Aerospace Industry at MRO Americas 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WAXAHACHIE, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Americase will exhibit cutting-edge protective containers at MRO Americas booth #4455, including oxygen equipment shipping and storage cases custom-engineered and extensively tested to meet and exceed all code requirements; and APU and escape slide cases, each custom-designed and tested to ensure maximum protection for mission-critical cargo.

Key Points: 
  • "Our presence at MRO Americas highlights the unwavering commitment of Americase to advancing aerospace safety and efficiency through innovation.
  • Every container we design is a pledge to our partners that their equipment is protected with the latest technology.
  • Americase collaborates closely with commercial aviation transport and storage experts to ensure each custom-designed case surpasses industry standards and enhances ROI.
  • Visit Americase at MRO Americas booth #4455 to experience first-hand the craftsmanship and technology behind the innovative protective solutions trusted by the aerospace industry.

NextGen Ground Handling Service Announces Expansion to Four Additional Airports

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Combined with its existing operations in Billings, Montana (BIL) and Providence, Rhode Island (PVD), NextGen GHS now offers its ground handling services in six airport locations.

Key Points: 
  • Combined with its existing operations in Billings, Montana (BIL) and Providence, Rhode Island (PVD), NextGen GHS now offers its ground handling services in six airport locations.
  • NextGen GHS specializes in comprehensive, efficient operations that integrate all phases of ground handling.
  • In addition, NextGen GHS offers a Ground Service Equipment (GSE) fueling service that provides fast, efficient and reliable fueling.
  • “We are proud to bring our services to four additional airports, serving some of the most respected names in the Airline industry.”

ACL Airshop Appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announces the appointment of Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer, with an effective date of March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C. and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announces the appointment of Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer, with an effective date of March 1, 2024.
  • Bernard Kindelbacher, new CEO for ACL Airshop, is a senior veteran of the Air Cargo industry, with global experience.
  • Kindelbacher said: "ACL Airshop is a successful worldwide entrepreneurial team of air cargo and logistics experts with a strong High-Performance Culture.
  • Townes, reflecting on the progress of ACL Airshop , said: "Bernhard is the right leader for this next chapter of ACL Airshop, with deep professional roots and impeccable expertise in the global air cargo sector."

Trailer and Cargo Container Tracking Report 2023: Installed Base of Active Cargo Tracking Units to Reach 27 Million by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tracking devices for cargo carrying units are permanently or temporarily installed while general cargo tracking devices are typically placed with the cargo during transport.

Key Points: 
  • Tracking devices for cargo carrying units are permanently or temporarily installed while general cargo tracking devices are typically placed with the cargo during transport.
  • The market for trailer, container, rail freight wagon, ULD, pallet and general cargo tracking solutions is served by a wide range of players.
  • The report estimates that shipments of tracking devices with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for cargo carrying units reached 2.9 million units worldwide in 2022.
  • Yearly device shipments in this category will grow from 7.4 million units in 2022 to reach 28.2 million units in 2027.

ACL Airshop Expanding its Reach During "Air Cargo Southeast Asia" Symposium in Singapore

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

ACL Airshop, with over 190 airlines as clients, has air cargo ULD leasing, servicing, manufacturing, repairs, and specialized ULD logistics services delivered through over 55 of the world's Top 100 cargo hub airports on six continents.

Key Points: 
  • ACL Airshop, with over 190 airlines as clients, has air cargo ULD leasing, servicing, manufacturing, repairs, and specialized ULD logistics services delivered through over 55 of the world's Top 100 cargo hub airports on six continents.
  • Exhibiting companies from the air cargo sector, including ACL Airshop, will be airlines, airports, forwarding agents, cargo handling companies, express services, logistics providers and others.
  • Management representatives of ACL Airshop will explain with customers and industry partners: "What do we mean when we say 'Uberization?"
  • Steve Townes , CEO of ACL Airshop , said "Our Singapore-based team will be at Air Cargo SEA to meet with many of our airlines clients.

ACL Airshop is Gold Sponsor at 2023 Caspian Air Cargo Summit in Baku

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BAKU, Azerbaijan and GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a technology enabled global market leader in air cargo equipment and logistics services, is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor for the Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 23-25.

Key Points: 
  • BAKU, Azerbaijan and GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a technology enabled global market leader in air cargo equipment and logistics services, is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor for the Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 23-25.
  • ACL Airshop is making steady technology investments toward their ultimate goal: The "Uberization" of air cargo ULDs.
  • Organizers of the symposium describe this 9th Caspian Air Cargo Summit as the largest and most comprehensive aviation event in the region, bringing international air cargo market leaders to Baku.
  • Steve Townes , CEO of ACL Airshop and Maurice van Terheijden , Managing Director EMEA for ACL Airshop, said: "We will be at the Caspian Summit to meet with many of our airlines clients.

Unisys Debuts Quantum-Powered Solution that Tackles Complex Logistics Optimization Challenges

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has unveiled Unisys Logistics Optimization™, a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds. As logistics costs continue to rise, companies are urgently trying to redefine the shipping process to improve the customer experience, decrease their costs and drive additional incremental revenue. This is where Unisys Logistics Optimization™ steps in. Populated with industry-specific insights, the solution leverages a combination of quantum computing, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Quantum maximizes capacity, translating it into time and cost savings; solution produces industry-specific analyses in seconds
    BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has unveiled Unisys Logistics Optimization™, a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds.
  • The company will debut Unisys Logistics Optimization™ during a virtual launch event on October 17, 2023, and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register in advance.
  • Unisys Logistics Optimization™ uses pre-trained models to generate answers to complex queries in seconds.
  • To learn more about Unisys Logistics Optimization™ and to sign up for the virtual launch, click here .

Infosys Launches Industry Cloud to Catalyse Digital Transformation of the Commercial Airline Industry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the launch of Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud (ICAC) a first-of-its-kind industry cloud offering designed for commercial airlines to help them accelerate their digital transformation journey. Infosys has leveraged its deep domain experience and expertise in the travel and hospitality sector to build ICAC, which will aim to deliver personalized experiences, optimized operations, and net zero journeys for clients.

Key Points: 
  • A first-of-its-kind industry offering, Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud to revolutionize passenger experiences, drive operational efficiency, and contribute to the airline's sustainability initiatives
    BENGALURU, India, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the launch of Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud (ICAC) a first-of-its-kind industry cloud offering designed for commercial airlines to help them accelerate their digital transformation journey.
  • Fernando Rocha, CIO, Aeroméxico Airline, said, "We are excited to collaborate with Infosys to leverage the solutions, reference architectures and blueprints of the Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud.
  • Ashiss Kumar Dash, EVP & Global Head - Services, Utilities, Resources and Energy, Infosys, said, "The launch of Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud is a significant milestone in our journey of digital innovation.
  • This pioneering industry cloud solution demonstrates our commitment to empowering the airline industry with a scalable and flexible IT ecosystem that caters to the unique challenges faced by the industry.