SATS announces cold-chain training institute Eyeing the growing middle class demand in Asia for fresh food and pharmaceutical products, Singapore-based ground handler, SATS Ltd, has announced a new SATS Coolport Academy to build the capabilities of cold-chain professionals locally and in the region. It has also launched a one-stop e-Acceptance initiative, which will transform the process for the lodging of export cargo at its airfreight terminals at Changi Airport. … [Read more...] about SATS announces cold-chain training institute
Airports
February cargo volumes surge in Asia Pacific
Air freight volumes surged in the Asia-Pacific region surged by 14.3 per cent in February according to the latest statistics from the Airports Council International (ACI). The Middle East also saw a jump of 12.3 per cent. Many airports in Asia-Pacific reported significant growth for the month, driven primarily by a strong boost leading up to the Lunar New Year holiday; and the modal shift to air transport by retailers and manufacturers due to congestion at major seaports along the west … [Read more...] about February cargo volumes surge in Asia Pacific
Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal”
India’s aviation watchdog has ordered Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to stop levying “illegal” consignment software charges of INR 300 (US$4.80) per entry on as many as 4,500-5,000 shipments are made daily by freight forwarders at CSIA. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) said in a letter to CSIA that the software levies are for enhancement of cargo terminal processing, which is an aeronautical … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal”
Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal"
India’s aviation watchdog has ordered Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to stop levying “illegal” consignment software charges of INR 300 (US$4.80) per entry on as many as 4,500-5,000 shipments are made daily by freight forwarders at CSIA. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) said in a letter to CSIA that the software levies are for enhancement of cargo terminal processing, which is an aeronautical … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal"
New cargo truck parking lot opens at FRA
More than 70 new truck parking spaces at CargoCity South – significant improvement for forwarding companies and staff – range of amenities includes sanitary and shower facilities. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) celebrated the opening of a new truck parking lot at CargoCity South on 13 March, after one year of construction. Right behind airport gate 31, there are now more than 70 parking spaces available 24 hours a day for vans, trucks, and semi trailers. Sanitary facilities, … [Read more...] about New cargo truck parking lot opens at FRA
IATA launches standard safety assessment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety audit programme aligned with global best practices and created primarily for airlines that operate aircraft which have a lower maximum take-off weight (MTOW) than the 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs.) threshold for participation in IOSA. ISSA is also an alternative for airlines, such as some private … [Read more...] about IATA launches standard safety assessment