There are a lot of passionate individuals in aviation and air cargo and we have been lucky to have Celine Hourcade as a real advocate for the real issues surrounding our beloved industry. Here’s a quick catch-up with the founder of Change Horizon, as she shares her insights on sustainability and industry transformation. Describe to us what you’ve been busy with at Change Horizon. Driving sustainability for air cargo businesses individually and setting a global sustainability agenda for the … [Read more...] about Quick chat with Change Horizon’s Celine Hourcade
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ANA Cargo becomes Pharma.Aero full member
Press release ANA Cargo, the first Japanese airline to obtain CEIV Pharma certification, has joined Pharma.Aero as a full member as it aims to enhance its expertise in handling healthcare shipments. “Pharma.Aero welcomes ANA Cargo into our family of members to exchange and build market knowledge and expertise. Pharma.Aero continues to pursue its vision in achieving reliable end-to-end air transportation of pharma cargo by expanding its global network and inviting more stakeholders across … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo becomes Pharma.Aero full member
ACI and IATA call for urgent financial assistance to protect jobs and operations
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators and airlines during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and support the essential connectivity the industry will provide for economic recovery. The industry is united with governments around the world in efforts to stop the spread of the virus, and, in the face of massive … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA call for urgent financial assistance to protect jobs and operations
Pharma.Aero and IATA sign MOU
During the World Cargo Symposium of IATA in Dallas, Pharma.Aero and IATA signed a memorandum of understanding. Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero: “. Formalising the partnership with IATA is an important milestone. It will allow us to upscale our initiatives and enroll the projects within a larger international platform in the life science airfreight industry. The MOU underlines our vision to foster collaboration with all air cargo stakeholders that support the CEIV pharma … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero and IATA sign MOU
Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. “The response of our members and the industry to our new external audit has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Ariaen Zimmerman, Executive Director, Cargo iQ. "In an industry which can fall into a cycle … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. SGS, Cargo iQ’s nominated external audit company, audited Emirates SkyCargo’s internal processes including the measures taken by the carrier to minimize or eliminate shipment errors and provide customers with more visibility on the status of their shipments. Emirates SkyCargo became a member of Cargo iQ in 2016 to further reinforce … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit