Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it will be the first airport in Asia to launch a community of cargo partners whom it will support to pursue the attainment of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators on Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) certification – strengthening Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The move follows the very successful pioneering work of Brussels Airport to undertake the community … [Read more...] about Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Freight Forwarders
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
Respectable results in a tough year show strength of strategy: CEVA
Ceva has posted a stable revenue (at constant currency) for the financial year 2015 ended 31 December 2015, compared to a year earlier, down half a per cent to US$6.96 billion while EBITDA rose 22.2 per cent (constant currency) to US$272 million, reflecting the companies new strategy implemented in 2015. "In light of market headwinds, CEVA’s strong performance in 2015 is the result of across-the-board improvements and we have identified opportunities to ensure our business remains resilient,” … [Read more...] about Respectable results in a tough year show strength of strategy: CEVA
Yusen Logistics-Australia acquires Hitech Asia Pacific
Global supply chain provider and freight forwarder Yusen Logistics announced that it has acquired Hitech Asia Pacific – a specialist in end-to-end process management of sensitive freight. The acquisition will diversify Yusen Logistics’ portfolio into technical services supply chain, including specialised services supporting the medical and business equipment sectors. Following the acquisition, Hitech, which employs 110 staff at eight locations across Australia and New Zealand, will become a … [Read more...] about Yusen Logistics-Australia acquires Hitech Asia Pacific
ICAO issues clarifications on the lithium ion battery ban
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council has issued clarifications on its earlier prohibition on the carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft. Specifically, the UN aviation agency has issued the following clarifications: Passenger baggage: Lithium ion batteries carried by passengers in their personal electronic devices, whether in their carry-on or checked baggage, are not affected by this new restriction. Passengers must not pack spare … [Read more...] about ICAO issues clarifications on the lithium ion battery ban
Supply chain resilience best defense against global risks: New report
A new report from DHL on risk management and supply chain resilience reveals that 74 per cent of companies surveyed suffered disruption in their supply chain in 2015 as conflict in the Middle East, catastrophic fires at Tianjin port, industrial action in US ports and other global disasters made 2015 a tough year for global supply chains. The InsightOn: Risk and Resilience report – the latest in the DHL series - highlighted that between 2000 and 2010, losses caused by supply chain disruption … [Read more...] about Supply chain resilience best defense against global risks: New report