Malaysia Airlines has released the cargo manifest and air waybill for its flight MH17, the B777-200 extended range aircraft that crashed in eastern Ukraine on 17 July. There is no indication that any of the cargo could have caused a catastrophic failure of the aircraft, lending credence to the theory that it was shot down with a missile. The cargo included animals, with two dogs, birds, pigeons and chickens; TNT Express and DHL Global Forwarding courier goods; aircraft and helicopter … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines releases MH17 cargo manifest
Logistics
Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is rolling out more initiatives to bolster and grow the Singapore air hub amidst an increasingly competitive environment and limited manpower resources. A key thrust is focused on increasing productivity at Changi Airport. To drive transformative productivity improvements across various facets of Changi Airport’s operations, CAAS is launching an Airport Productivity Package, with S$100 million (US$80 million) up to 31 March 2018. Two … [Read more...] about Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub
DHL Forwarding introduces -150º Celsius service
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, has enhanced its cold chain logistics offerings through the transport of shipments at frozen or cryogenic temperatures. Designed for customers from the life sciences and healthcare industry with an increasing need for sophisticated cryogenic logistics solutions, this service is maintained by LifeConEx, DHLs temperature management specialist in collaboration with Cryoport, a provider of complete global … [Read more...] about DHL Forwarding introduces -150º Celsius service
IAG Cargo places B787 on North American routes
IAG Cargo’s North American operations are set to benefit from the introduction of the next-generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner on two key routes: Philadelphia and Calgary. Businesses wishing to ship goods between these airports and IAG Cargo’s hub at London Heathrow will benefit from the additional capacity afforded by the B787, bringing the total available capacity on each flight to 14 tonnes. One of the most innovative aircraft in operation today, its advanced hold air … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo places B787 on North American routes
SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
Ireland is the latest country in SEKO Logistics’ European network to achieve full certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). SEKO Logistics’ operations in the Netherlands and Denmark are already AEO-approved, and France and Germany will be the next countries in its network to gain certification as part of the company’s target to gain AEO status in all European Union countries where SEKO operates. The AEO accreditation standard issued by customs administrators … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
Ireland is the latest country in SEKO Logistics’ European network to achieve full certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). SEKO Logistics’ operations in the Netherlands and Denmark are already AEO-approved, and France and Germany will be the next countries in its network to gain certification as part of the company’s target to gain AEO status in all European Union countries where SEKO operates. The AEO accreditation standard issued by customs administrators … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
