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  • Africa Thanks UPS

    A Massive Thanks from Ebola Affected Countries for UPS

     

    Impressively, UPS took part in the best disaster response and community resilience program offering amazing services and working worldwide to help the disadvantaged and needy.

    Among the huge help it offers across the world and inspiring work this organization arranges, one of its amazing programs was the fast and caring response to the Ebola crisis.

    A flight with 48 tons of antiseptic and over 5 million medical provisions containing protective wear such as mask and gloves were distributed to those providing humanitarian aid. Not only was this, but the rescue process of over 70 trucks in West Africa which helped the CDC to reach affected areas was arranged by UPS.

    Another award has been presented to UPS, ‘The Corporate Citizenship Award’ was given to UPS based on its massive contribution to the crisis in Africa and its amazing response to those in need.

    A supplier in the United Kingdom also granted UPS an honor for its help and management during the recent Ebola crisis. This was granted to them in September and was given by the Ethical Corporation.

    There help has been noticed and appreciated by many professionals and has led to a greater recognition and respect for UPS. UPS president Eduardo Martinez remarked that the Ebola crisis was unpredictable and it was necessary at the time that quick and efficient responses and strategies be formed.

    All the help organized shows the importance of humanitarian unity when it comes to crisis and natural disasters and how much help it can be to a tragedy.

    As well as UPS appreciation is shown to all the organizations who united and rushed to help during the Ebola crisis. The most effective international community award was rightfully given to UPS and it was praised for its determined and well expressed support and help of the Ebola victims.

    UPS offers a wide range of services and helps in many different ways. It was set up in 1907 and has come a long and progressive way since then.

    A legacy has been created and they are renowned for their help nationally and internationally. Reports showed that over 104 million dollars was given, funded and raised in charity by workers including those retired.

  • Air Cargo And Its Major Types

    To transfer the freight by the use of aircraft cargo services is commonly known as air cargo. Air cargo is a rapid source of freight transportation

     

    The beginning of the air cargo industry was very interesting. The first air cargo flight took place in the United States on 7th November 1910. The Wright Model B biplane was designed by the Wright brothers in the United States.

    This cargo plane was used for the very first time to transfer packages containing 200 pound of silk.

    What are other types of cargo?

    According to the nature of the cargo properties it can be divided into two major classes, General cargo and Special cargo.

    What is General cargo

    General cargo includes things of delicate nature, such as electronics, Jewelry, pharmaceuticals and wristwatches. Things of delicate nature, have very high value. The electronics industry accounts for around 40 percent of the value of the whole international air cargo industry.

    The products related to electronics industry are transported very carefully. It is because these products links to delicate family so the industry wants to transfer these products through a reliable source.

    The air cargo service is more reliable to transfer electronic products. But it is costly as compared to sea cargo service. By and large the value of the cargo is more important for the shipper as compared to shipping charges.

    What is Special cargo

    Special cargo is very much different from the general. Special cargo includes the shipping of living organisms and the shipping of hazardous chemicals. Suitable environment and suitable conditions are very essential for the shipping of both classes.

    For shipping animals and seafoods, appropriate temperature and refrigeration are very significant. Special cargo has different regulations as compared to general cargo.

    Special cargo requires various inspections and numerous requirements, and not every airline can accept these items. Make sure that you advise in detail about special goods you want to transport. Because without knowing any detail can lead to additional charges and rejection of the shipment.

    Items that are not allowed to transfer via air cargo

    There are so many items which are in the list of prohibited goods and these goods are not allowed to be shipped through air cargo. Because these prohibited items are hazardous for the aircraft as well as for the lives of the passengers.

    Explosives,Gases,Flammable liquid, Toxic and infectious items, lithium batteries, Magnetic substances without degaussing packaging, magnetic steel and other strong magnetic products,

    Items dangerous to public health, Oxidizers, organic peroxides, radioactive materials & corrosive items,Powder, liquids, pastes, and other items with danger signs on their packaging and Biochemical products and infectious materials of all kinds.

  • UK Shippers Welcome Heathrow Upgradation Plan!

    UK government is looking to increase Cargo volume at Heathrow Airport

     

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said the warm welcome to Heathrow up gradation plans. It is important to highlight that FTA had requested to double cargo investment at London Heathrow previously as well. The authorities never took it seriously earlier, but it’s never too late to step towards the right direction.

    The plan to double cargo investment at Heathrow will have long lasting impacts on the growth of the UK economy as a whole. The freight industry will flourish and strengthen the foundation for growth and prosperity.

    Export Target 2020

    Heathrow Chief Executive John Holland Kaye explained, Cargo is the back bone of the UK economy and Heathrow is a central “freight connector” for the world. He said, about 26% of total goods are being shipped by London Heathrow.

    The new cargo investment plan will improve support facilities that will help to enhance cargo services. He said, we at London Heathrow are committed towards achieving export target. The UK government has set £1trn export target to be met by 2020.

    Air freight is crucial

    The FTA has highlighted the importance of air freight and defined it as one of the most effective and efficient cargo channels. Its importance increases many folds in regards with pharma goods such as the high-value lifesaving drugs that require the fastest delivery channel.

    No doubt air cargo is the fastest available medium of transporting such goods outside the country. The cargo investment will result in huge profits and portray strong image for London Heathrow.

    Fool Proof Cargo Arrangements 

    According to the details of the plan, the new pharmaceutical facility will be built at Heathrow along with arrangements to take care of temperature sensitive items and goods.

    The expansion and improvements of cargo facilities will reduce the delays and congestion and will enable smooth processes for international cargo. The plan will help to make “London Heathrow” an international cargo hub with state of the art support facilities.

  • A Massive Collision In Singapore

    A video has been released showing a collision between a giant tanker and a small cargo ship that seems to get caught up.

     

    In the straits of Singapore the two ships were passing the stretch of water when the smaller ship didn’t keep enough distance and thus collided.  The waters they were passing through measuring 65 miles long with a width of 9 miles lies between the Strait of Malacca which is west and the South China Sea situated east.

    Passengers and workers on other cargo ships captured video footage of the incident and it is seen that the larger ship then seems to be shoving the smaller boat of its course as it gets too close and blocks the way. The horn is being beeped aggressively and the larger ships captain seems outraged. Both boats then try to maneuver and get back into a safe distance after the incident.

    Being one of the world’s busiest ports it’s thankful that not more damage was done and it was just a collision. The boats suffered damage but thankfully no one was injured.

  • Kenya Ready to Blow up A Norwegian Cargo Ship

    The Hoegh Transporter is set to be destroyed after clearance from the Kenyan President

    A Norwegian cargo ship was found containing white powder and weapons when raided by the security forces of Kenya. It is unsure what weapons were found but it was at the Mombasa port that a raid took place by the elite officers leading to the findings of weapons and drugs. The ship is called the Hoegh Transporter and is from Norway.

    In response to this discovery Kenyan security is ready and preparing to blow the whole cargo ship up. The decision to raid the ship was highly influenced by U.S intelligence advice.

    What caused suspicion and how and why they were on board is unclear at the moment, but the Kenyan law demands that any drug carrying transport in Kenya’s waters must be destroyed. Now all that awaits is President Kenyatta’s orders and it will be the end of the ship.

    The weapons were later found to be rifles and rocket propelled grenades of Russian make as well as other firearms. Mombasa’s police chief spoke to a news conference regarding the findings.

    Considering the weapons reached as far as they did, Kenya has doubts as to why it was not disclosed earlier and is entertaining the possibility of a UN agency transporting what was found in the ship.

    Police have also revealed that the crew members will be charged, a total of 20 of them. The charge against them will be illegal arms trafficking.

    Further raids and searches as well as extensive reports suggest that Mumbai was the place where drugs were placed in the ship and intended for Mombasa. It is from the rules and regulations that everything put into the ship must be declared, but the Kenyan government was not made aware of any additions until the raid where they themselves discovered the drugs.

    A spokesman for the U.N revealed that the weapons found were intended for the Indian battalion for a Congo peacekeeping mission. They also revealed that they were placed in the ship in India.

    Their take on all the events was that Kenya was wrong to have raided without the U.N. presence as the weapons were stated in the lading bill and left out of the manifest. The military vehicles were also sent with a declaration of weapons. An anonymous commenter declared it normal for weapons to be placed inside after dismantling due to the possible damage during the voyage.

    At the moment everything is being kept on hold until a thorough investigation has taken place. Hoegh auto liners have confirmed that some of the weapons discovered by Kenyan police were not mentioned in the manifest. Alongside an issue has been raised regarding the initial contract which forbade any weapons being placed inside the cargo. This leaves little room for any justification.