IAG Cargo has launched its Cargo Connector service in San Francisco, the 10th city on IAG Cargo’s global network to receive the service. At no additional cost, freight forwarders in San Francisco can now opt to have IAG Cargo collect and courier deliveries of less than 300 kilos direct from their premises to the airport. IAG said the service at San Francisco International will benefit a significant amount of IAG Cargo customers, 95 per cent of whom are based within a 5 mile … [Read more...] about IAG launches Cargo Connector in San Franciso
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UPS launches trade consulting services in Asia
UPS announced the addition of Trade Management Services (TMS), comprising trade consulting, import/export technologies and managed services, to the UPS customs brokerage portfolio in Asia to facilitate customers’ expansion opportunities. “The launch of TMS is part of a long-term strategy to help our customers compete and do cross-border business more effectively. Increasing supply chain and regulatory complexities are barriers to trade, and are driving renewed focus on trade … [Read more...] about UPS launches trade consulting services in Asia
CPSL achieves ISO 28000 certification
Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal has become the first Hong Kong based air cargo facility to achieve certification of ISO 28000, a global security standard specifying the requirements for a security management system in the logistics industry. CPSL chief executive officer Kelvin Ko said: “Customers paying premiums for airfreight expect their goods to arrive at the destination on time and in excellent condition. Maintaining the integrity of the supply chain – … [Read more...] about CPSL achieves ISO 28000 certification
Maximus donates aircraft to Huda relief efforts
Abu Dhabi-based Maximus Air has donated one of its Ilyushin aircraft to support a regional humanitarian campaign launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan earlier this month. The campaign will focus on providing urgent relief to the hundreds of thousands of refugees in the Levant region, where heavy rain, snowfall and sub-zero temperatures are forecast to follow the arrival of winter storm, Huda. The campaign, named Tarahuma, has received widespread praise … [Read more...] about Maximus donates aircraft to Huda relief efforts
Jettainer awarded ISO 14001 certification
Jettainer has passed its first environmental audit and has been certified according to the ISO 14001 environmental management standards. The ULD specialist has provided evidence of the environmental awareness of its employees during everyday business operations and has also proven that the development of environmentally sustainable technologies and therefore the use of innovative products are a high priority at Jettainer. “It’s extremely important for us to meet the needs … [Read more...] about Jettainer awarded ISO 14001 certification
Sodexi opens express freight hub at CDG
France-based express package handler Sodexi, a joint venture of Air France-KLM (65 per cent) and Geopost (35 per cent), began operation of a new 7,600 sq m (818,000 sq ft) express freight terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport last week. The €22 million (approx. US$25.94 million) facility, owned and developed by Aéroports de Paris, but financed by Sodexi, has an annual capacity of up to 55,000 tonnes of express freight. Jérôme Balbi, managing director of … [Read more...] about Sodexi opens express freight hub at CDG