To better facilitate the shipment of temperature-sensitive goods and pharmaceutical products, Cathay Pacific Cargo has signed a master agreement DoKaSch Temperature Solutions for renting the latest-technology active containers, the RKN and RAP Opticooler. The service will be rolled out across the airline's network in the first quarter of 2015. "Cathay Pacific Cargo is pleased to be the first Asian carrier offering our customers an alternative solution for their temperature-sensitive air cargo … [Read more...] about Cathay signs up DoKaSch pharma containers
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UTi receives IATA's CEIV pharma certification
UTi Worldwide Inc. has achieved CEIV Pharma certification in the comprehensive IATA training and pharmaceutical freight certification programme, the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV), at Brussels Airport. "With this certification, UTi provides clients a competitive advantage in assuring cold chain integrity beyond the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to which the rest of the air freight industry adheres," said Phil Abbate, UTi global vice president, Pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about UTi receives IATA's CEIV pharma certification
General Cargo joins The WACO System in Panama
Global independent freight network The WACO System has appointed General Cargo S.A as its new member in Panama. Based in the Colon Free Zone, with additional offices in Panama City, General Cargo has over 20 years experience in consolidation, transfer, storage, distribution and cargo handling. “We are pleased to have such a strong player to represent us in Panama,” said Richard Charles, executive director, The WACO System. “We are continuing to expand our global … [Read more...] about General Cargo joins The WACO System in Panama
Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
Bahrain is set to host a major aviation forum and exhibition in April 2015. The Bahrain International Airport Development Forum 2015 (BIADF) is being organised by Arabian Reach in association with Bahrain Airport Company on 1 to 2 April 2015. The BIADF will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Middle East Cargo and Logistics Expo and Conference at the Gulf Convention Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BIADF will focus on airport and logistic developments across the region, with key … [Read more...] about Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
Strike shuts down Brussels airport
A 24-hour national strike in Belgium today (15 December in Belgium) is expected to shut down movement of ocean, rail, road and air freight throughout the country. Brussels airport has cancelled 600 incoming and outgoing flights as air traffic controllers join the protests. The strike is the climax of a month-long series of walkouts to protest austerity measures by the new conservative government to cut public debt, which includes scrapping an agreed cost of living rise next year … [Read more...] about Strike shuts down Brussels airport
IATA releases lithium battery guidance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This free online guidance material provides airline operators with critical information related to the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air. “Lithium batteries are safe to transport provided that they are designed, tested, manufactured and packaged in accordance with the global transport safety standards. … [Read more...] about IATA releases lithium battery guidance
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