VRR unveils the world’s first inflatable AKE Container

The world’s first inflatable AKE was officially displayed by VRR. The Air7was supposed to be unveiled at the annual World Cargo Symposium, but due to the event’s postponement, will be now showcased at a later date. “Current methods of relocating ULDs are expensive and time consuming,” explains Geert van Riemsdijk, managing director of VRR. “But […]

IATA WCS 2017: demand rising but headwinds set to impact air cargo

The economic outlook is bright for air cargo as demand is rising, but there are various headwinds set to impact air cargo, delegates at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium heard today. IATA’s senior economist, George Anjaparidze told delegates growth in air cargo in 2017 is set to be about the same as in 2016 when freight […]