Qatar Airways Group on 23 October announced the appointment of Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as new chief executive starting next week, confirming the end of Akbar Al Baker’s tenure of 27 years, who will step down from the airline’s top post on 5 November. Under Akbar Al Baker’s leadership, Qatar Airways has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted brands globally, synonymous with customer service quality and the highest of standards. The national carrier is a seven-time … [Read more...] about New chief to take over Qatar Airways next week
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Hong Kong’s One Record trial shows flexibility for sea-air cargo
The adoption of proposed industry data exchange standard One Record has been gathering pace, and recently operators in Hong Kong marked a major milestone with the first shipment transported by sea-air from the Greater Bay Area via Dongguan. The milestone is part of a joint pilot scheme between Cathay Cargo and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to trial a sea-air multimodal solution to transport cargo from Dongguan for export to other countries via Hong Kong. IATA’s ONE Record … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s One Record trial shows flexibility for sea-air cargo
ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
ITA Airways is increasing the visibility of its network capacity and services to freight forwarders with the integration of the CargoWise cargo management platform. The Italian carrier has now joined WiseTech’s Global Carrier Connectivity Program, which will allow forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier in real time through CargoWise. WiseTech said the direct data integration via API will increase the carrier’s visibility and enable seamless interaction to … [Read more...] about ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
Saudia Cargo is bolstering its services for the healthcare and life sciences industry as the carrier achieved the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from IATA. The certification is designed to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. The airline, which started the certification process a year ago, said it has seen an … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Qatar Airways Cargo relaunched its mail product on 9 October, World Post Day, for both traditional and hybrid postal modes, which include those intended for express, priority, standard as well as empty mail receptacles. The mail product, which meets stringent regulatory standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has a few new enhancements, including 100 percent electronic data interchange or (EDI) at over 110 stations, fully … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Etihad Cargo awards US station contracts to WFS
Etihad Cargo has named Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, as handling partner for its stations in the United States. The partnership, which started on 3 October, will see WFS provide cargo handling services for the carrier at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), at New York JFK International Airport (JFK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Etihad Cargo will have access to two of WFS’ dedicated parking positions outside its cargo warehouse at ORD … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo awards US station contracts to WFS