Asia’s cargo handlers are preparing themselves to ensure the safe transport of lithium-battery shipments with Singapore’s SATS Group and Hong Kong’s Hactl recently securing their certifications from IATA. Named ‘Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries’ (CEIV Li-batt), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification programme establishes baseline standards to improve competency and quality management in the handling and carriage of lithium batteries, … [Read more...] about Asia’s handlers suit up for Li-batt shipments
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Awery adds feature for dangerous goods shipments
IT service provider Awery Aviation Software has partnered with Dutch company DGOffice B.V. to automate dangerous goods documentation compliance. DGOffice is helping Awery incorporate its Notification to Captain (NOTOC) module into the latter’s platform. The software will provide users with all required information to prepare shipments in accordance with the ICAO and IATA dangerous goods guidelines, including regulations, documentation, and packing. Tristan Koch, commercial chief at Awery, … [Read more...] about Awery adds feature for dangerous goods shipments
Hactl boosts competency with training accreditation
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first cargo terminal and logistics corporation to have its training courses receive accreditation under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). The four courses which are now recognised under HKQF, are valid for two years and subject to re-accreditation: Certificate in Special and Temperature Controlled Cargo Handling For Supervisors (QF Level 3) Certificate in Dangerous Goods Awareness Training For Handlers (QF Level … [Read more...] about Hactl boosts competency with training accreditation
IATA urges more attention on lithium battery shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing. As with many products shipped by air, effective standards, globally implemented, are needed to ensure safety. The challenge is the rapid increase in global demand for lithium batteries (the market is growing 30 percent annually) bringing many new shippers … [Read more...] about IATA urges more attention on lithium battery shipments
IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia effective 15 June. Xingquan, who has been with IATA since 2011, was most recently the association’s Assistant Director, Legal, based in Montreal. He will now relocate to the regional office in Beijing to oversee the group's activities across North Asia, where it has 40 member airlines. Dr. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore throughout … [Read more...] about IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
Dronamics gears up for commercial with operational license
Cargo drone developer and operator DRONAMICS last week obtained the EU’s Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC), becoming the first cargo drone company to achieve such a feat. The license, granted by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM-CAD), the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, is recognised in all EU member states and allows operations in accordance with European Regulation (EU). Dronamics said the LUC is the highest authorisation currently achievable under European drone … [Read more...] about Dronamics gears up for commercial with operational license