Post by Supply Chain Canada

It’s Not the Hindenburg: Sending Cargo by Airship Can Be Safe and Efficient Airships are often remembered through the lens of the past, but new technologies and changing transportation needs are bringing them back into the supply chain conversation. In this Supply Chain Canada Magazine feature, Donald Benham explores how modern airships could support cargo movement in remote and northern regions, where access, reliability, infrastructure, and emissions remain major challenges. The article looks at: • Why airships may be useful for isolated communities • How they could help transport oversized cargo • The potential for fewer trips and lower emissions • Why safety, certification, and lifting gases matter • The economic questions still facing the industry Featuring insights from Barry Prentice, President of Buoyant Aircraft Systems International, and Arnaud Thioulouse, CEO of FLYING WHALES QUÉBEC, the article takes a closer look at whether airships could play a serious role in the future of cargo transportation. Swipe through for the highlights, then read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/e45AxMit Produced in partnership with The Davis Media Company, Supply Chain Canada’s official publishing partner. #SupplyChainCanada #SupplyChain #Transportation #Logistics #Cargo #Airships #Freight #NorthernCanada #SustainableTransport #SupplyChainInnovation #CanadianSupplyChain