The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA is calling on the insurance markets to relax some of the stringent procedures and financial penalties in place when flying to Syria as a sanctioned state considered as a war zone. The move comes following the tragic earthquake events in southern Türkiye and northern Syria, where the air cargo industry has coordinated immediate response to form humanitarian airbridges and transport relief aid to affected areas. “We urge the … [Read more...] about TIACA urges support on Türkiye-Syria relief aid
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TIACA’s BlueSky programme set to take off
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) last week announced its launch customers for the industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification programme. The TIACA BlueSky programme is open to the entire industry, not just TIACA members, and is now ready to launch live operations with the first wave of participants coming from the airline, airport, freight forwarder, ground handler and GSSA sectors. The launch participants include Schiphol airport, Astral Aviation, Brussels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s BlueSky programme set to take off
Cool Chain Association turns 20
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebratory cake and entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), which will see collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables. The MoU, signed at the CCA’s Airfreight Pharma Event, will see the collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables, particulary exports by air from South Africa. “CCA is in … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association turns 20
Pharma.Aero holds 2nd masterclass in Abu Dhabi
Industry experts, academics, and policymakers from 21 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi last week to take part in Pharma.Aero’s 5-day logistics masterclass. The second edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass took place last week at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, where 120 participants gathered for an intensive 5-day program of presentations, debates and practical workshops focused on key challenges for pharma logistics and pharma supply chains. This year’s edition, ith … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero holds 2nd masterclass in Abu Dhabi
Quick chat with Change Horizon’s Celine Hourcade
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
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