Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to Screen Amendment will come to an end on 31 October 2023, meaning cargo that cannot be screened using traditional methods due to size or volume restrictions will not be eligible for air transportation unless shippers are … [Read more...] about AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
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Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
On 25 May, Korean Air graced an event hosted by Incheon International Airport Corporation at the Grand Hyatt Incheon to reveal its IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification, which it earlier received in April. Lithium batteries comprise 10 percent of the airline’s overall cargo volume and it expects the certification to further enhance its reputation in safe and reliable air cargo services. In December 2022, Korean Airline joined a working … [Read more...] about Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner join forces
Cross-industry networks Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner have decided to join forces to enhance the reliability, security and speed of life-science-related shipment transport by air. Under the MoU, the two organizations will conduct joint research and studies, create and collaborate on industry projects, share knowledge and best practices, review standards in the handling and transportation of life science products. Trevor Caswell, chairman of Pharma.Aero, said the two groups have a … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner join forces
Crane Worldwide achieves Li-batt certification
Crane Worldwide Logistics has been awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for transporting lithium-ion batteries, a press release dated 28 April confirmed. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification program for lithium-ion transportation undertakes a rigorous certification process to ensure operations, personnel, and facilities adhere to the standards, government regulations, and expert guidelines. IATA is pushing stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain in a bid … [Read more...] about Crane Worldwide achieves Li-batt certification
Asia’s handlers suit up for Li-batt shipments
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
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
