dnata is further enhancing safety and efficiency in handling dangerous goods as it became the first air services provider to adopt IATA’s DG AutoCheck platform at over 20 airports globally. This digital solution checks the compliance of a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (DGD) against all relevant rules and regulations contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The platform uses optical character recognition technology to transform the DGD document into electronic … [Read more...] about dnata boosts safety, efficiency in dangerous goods handling
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Seattle, extending their 15 years of partnership in North America. Under the agreement WFS will handle all cargo onboard the airline’s daily B777 passenger flights connecting Taipei and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. WFS already holds contracts with EVA Air at the airport for below-wing ramp handling services for its passenger operations as well as ramp and cargo … [Read more...] about EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
Press Release dnata has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP30 million, the 150,000 sqft facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations. Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata's purpose-built on-airport facility includes 125,000 sqft warehouse space and is capable of processing in excess of 150,000 tonnes of cargo annually. It … [Read more...] about dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
SpiceJet, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo prepare for vaccine distribution in India
SpiceJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with cargo handler GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) as it aims to provide a ‘seamless’ service for Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers in the region. As part of the deal, the airline’s cargo arm SpiceXpress will provide the first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across the domestic and international markets. It will also build on a sustainable cold chain network to make sure that the vaccines are transported … [Read more...] about SpiceJet, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo prepare for vaccine distribution in India
How to protect vaccine shipments: an insurance perspective
COVID-19 vaccine distribution may be an exciting opportunity for cash-strapped airlines, but carriers will need to work with their insurers to ensure any policies are suited to the new risks, even if they are experienced in the transport of pharmaceuticals. The sheer size of the logistics operation now required to deliver the vaccines across the globe and into its most remote regions is daunting. Indeed, the scale of the challenge is unprecedented. The International Air Transport … [Read more...] about How to protect vaccine shipments: an insurance perspective
Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification for its operations in Doha, underscoring the airline’s expertise and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals and life science products. Its ground handling partner, Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, also received the IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its pharma handling and warehouse at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Along with the cargo warehouse and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification