The Perishable Center Frankfurt has announced its has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma certification making it the first ‘neutral’ logistics service provider at Frankfurt Airport. As well as products such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers, the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF), Europe's largest airfreight centre for temperature-controlled logistics, also handles pharmaceutical products. The certification of PCF according to the specifications of the EU Guideline Good Distribution … [Read more...] about First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
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IAG Cargo enjoying strong pharma, tech traffic on Kuala Lumpur service
One year on from IAG Cargo’s Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch, the service has exceeded expectations, the carrier said, proving itself a valuable gateway for manufacturers and high-tech shippers into this important Asian trade hub. Demand from pharmaceutical customers has also been high, IAG said. Since the launch in May last year, IAG Cargo has seen weekly tonnage volumes of Constant Climate shipments out of Asia Pacific increase by an average of 50 per cent compared to the previous … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo enjoying strong pharma, tech traffic on Kuala Lumpur service
Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
Singapore Airlines will terminate its South American passenger operations from 20 October this year meaning it will no longer offer cargo belly capacity into the Brazilian market. The carrier says its three times weekly Singapore Changi-São Paulo Guarulhos via Barcelona El Prat service has suffered from poor passenger loads in recent months thereby warranting its closure. Brazil’s economy has been mired in recession resulting in a number of carriers slashing services to the country. In … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
Jettainer sets up ULD station at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Jettainer, a leading international service partner for outsourced ULD-management, has added a new base location to its JettLease network with Leipzig/Halle Airport. Following the establishment of this base, freight containers and pallets, will be available at Germany's second largest airfreight hub. Airlines can lease them for periods ranging from one day to several months, if necessary at very short notice. “Leipzig/Halle Airport complements our existing network of JettLease stations in an … [Read more...] about Jettainer sets up ULD station at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
Barely two years after commencing flights between its Luxembourg and Zhengzhou hubs, Cargolux Airlines International announced that cargo volume on this route has surpassed 100,000 tonnes, just eight months after the carrier announced hitting the 50,000-tonne mark last October. Cargolux president and CEO, Dirk Reich, highlighted Cargolux China’s plans for its network noting the success of Cargolux’s relationship with its Chinese partner, Henan Civil Aviation and Investment Co. (HNCA). “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The move further strengthens the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels and adds freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. The airline already flies a daily passenger service to Brussels with its supporting bellyhold cargo, and the addition of the freighter underlines Belgium’s importance to its European network. “Brussels is an important route … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels