GEODIS has secured the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification in Hong Kong. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to safety, security and compliance and positions it well to serve the growing demand for lithium batteries, which are increasingly being used in a wide range of consumer goods, from laptops, mobile phones to watches, vehicles and other devices. Geodis said … [Read more...] about Geodis gains CEIV Li-batt certification in Hong Kong
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AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to Screen Amendment will come to an end on 31 October 2023, meaning cargo that cannot be screened using traditional methods due to size or volume restrictions will not be eligible for air transportation unless shippers are … [Read more...] about AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
Hellmann takes over Slovakian logistics partner
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has taken over PKZ Group, its long-standing partner for air and sea freight in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and established Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Slovakia. From June 2023, the existing business activities and the workforce of the PKZ Group will be transferred to Hellmann. This includes 10 locations of the PKZ Group, which is expected ‘close a gap’ in its existing road network in the partial and full load segment. Hellmann will also supervise the … [Read more...] about Hellmann takes over Slovakian logistics partner
IAG Cargo opens state-of-the-art facility at LHR
IAG Cargo has officially opened a new 10,000-sqm handling facility at London Heathrow Airport, which will serve as a hub for handling premium loose shipments. With the ‘New Premia’ facility, IAG expects to see double the amount of cargo it will manage daily. To handle increased capacity, the company has put significant focus on designing IT systems and systems integration to regulate freight movements and allocations. IAG said the state-of-the-art facility has been designed to handle more … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo opens state-of-the-art facility at LHR
Scan Global offers SAF option to Emirati retailer
Scan Global Logistics has partnered with real estate and retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim to launch a pilot project that will see the usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for products transported by air. The pilot project, started on 1 May 2023, aims to reduce carbon emissions from airfreight shipments of fashion brand Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle from Asia to the UAE. Scan Global said the project will continue over the next 3 months. The freight forwarder said SAF is part of its … [Read more...] about Scan Global offers SAF option to Emirati retailer
DSV to power Swedish operations with solar energy
DSV has unveiled a new initiative that will play a significant role in helping reduce the company’s carbon footprint and support its long-term sustainability targets. The company has laid out infrastructure plans as part of DSV Energy, which will specialise in energy production, consumption and trading. It said it wants to transition into becoming an "active energy producer." DSV is constructing two new warehouses totalling 175,000 square metres in Landskrona, Sweden, that will be powered … [Read more...] about DSV to power Swedish operations with solar energy
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