The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has launched what it says is, "the most comprehensive supply chain security standards for facilities and trucking in its 17-year history". The initiative was driven by the need to combat increasingly sophisticated thefts by organised criminal gangs across the globe and to prevent substantial losses being incurred by global manufacturers and logistics service providers, it said. The new 2014 versions of the Association’s Facility Security … [Read more...] about New TAPA security standards as cargo crime rises
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Jan Krems named president of United Cargo
United Airlines today announced the appointment of Jan Krems as president of United Cargo and vice president United Airlines. Krems takes over the role held by Robbie Anderson who was president of United Cargo since 2010. Anderson's departure came as surprise to much of the industry and the reasons for his departure have been the subject of much conjecture. In his new role, Krems will be responsible for all aspects of United Cargo's sales, revenue management, operations, customer … [Read more...] about Jan Krems named president of United Cargo
Cathay Pacific Services appointed to handle AirAsia cargo in HK
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) has announced its appointment as handling agent for AirAsia’s cargo operations and documentation at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal. Operations have been running smoothly since CPSL began providing services for AirAsia on 15 May 2014. Chief executive officer of AirAsia, Aireen Omar said: “We are fastidious about cost efficiency and competency in every aspect of our operations, and are glad to find a compatible partner like CPSL which … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific Services appointed to handle AirAsia cargo in HK
Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
Garuda Indonesia has officially reinstated its daily Jakarta - Haneda service from 15 June 2014 utlising A330-300 equipment to meet what it says is market demand and broaden its flight network. For Garuda Indonesia, the occasion signifies an important moment in history as its echoes the airline's first flight from Indonesia to Japan on 13 March 1962 which departed from the old Kemayoran Airport Jakarta for Haneda via Hong Kong, using a Lockheed L-118 Electra. … [Read more...] about Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service
Etihad Cargo starts Dar es Salaam maindeck service
Etihad Cargo commenced a weekly freighter service to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 13 June 2014. On the return sector to Abu Dhabi, the freighter will also stop in Nairobi, Kenya. Dar es Salaam - Tanzania’s biggest city - is a major industrial and economic centre in East Africa, and following the first Etihad Cargo flight today, all subsequent weekly freighter services will operate every Monday to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Etihad Cargo will deploy one of its three … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts Dar es Salaam maindeck service
Novosibirsk joins World Cargo Airports Alliance
Joining founders, Zhengzhou (China) and Frankfurt-Hahn (Germany) airports, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport has become a member of the World Cargo Airports Alliance (WCAA). The organisation was founded in May 2014 at the initiative of Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in order to create a cargo airports alliance that is cost effective, efficient and top class in customer services. The members anticipate that the WCAA will allow them to attract more airlines … [Read more...] about Novosibirsk joins World Cargo Airports Alliance
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