Hong Kong saw dnata become the first ground services provider to gain full accreditation under IATA’s CEIV lithium battery certification programme across its global network of 11 stations. The latest certifications were for its operations in Singapore, Belgium, the UK, and UAE, which were awarded during a ceremony at the recent World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. dnata said the full accreditation provides a guarantee of quality, safety and consistency throughout its operations when it … [Read more...] about dnata establishes ‘lithium batt-ready’ global network
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Cathay Cargo starts year strong, launches developer portal
Cathay Cargo is making it even easier for the world’s biggest freight forwarders to check available space, make bookings and secure instant confirmation from its inventory with the launch of a new developer portal. This time Hong Kong’s flag carrier has opened a new application programming interface (API) for German forwarder DB Schenker, which links Cathay’s Click & Ship booking platform to its own in-house system. Asok Kumar, Executive Vice President Global Air Freight at DB … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo starts year strong, launches developer portal
Taiwan’s STARLUX targets cargo market with A350F order
STARLUX Airlines is set to become the first Taiwanese airline to operate the next-generation A350F widebody freighter with a firm order for five confirmed at the recent Singapore Airshow. STARLUX operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet, which includes the A350-900, A330neo and A321neo, and the latest order is a clear sign that the airline wants to go big as it delves into the freighter market. The carrier, which started operations four years ago, is convinced on the energy-savings and … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s STARLUX targets cargo market with A350F order
New hire to strengthen Jettainer’s position in North Asia
Industry expert Elfi Chik has joined Jettainer in Hong Kong as General Sales Manager in North Asia, marking another step in the company’s ongoing expansion in the region. Chik will be responsible for developing and expanding the market opportunities in China and North Asia. With almost 20 years of industry experience, Elfi began her career with Hong Kong Airport Services Limited, followed by roles at All Nippon Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways. She joined American … [Read more...] about New hire to strengthen Jettainer’s position in North Asia
Air India reveals new livery on its first A350
Air India welcomed the first of 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on 23 December sporting the airline’s latest livery. The widebody aircraft, registered VT-JRA, arrived in New Delhi at 13:46 (local time) after the delivery flight from the Airbus facility in Toulouse. With the latest delivery, Air India is now the first carrier in the country to operate the A350. The aircraft will enter commercial service in January 2024 and will initially be operated domestically for crew familiarisation. The … [Read more...] about Air India reveals new livery on its first A350
DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
DHL Global Forwarding is betting on Japan’s push to triple its semiconductor sales within this decade, as it officially opened a new airfreight office at Kitakyushu Airport. The office will specifically handle the import, export, and domestic transportation of semiconductor shipments in response to growing transportation demands from related companies surrounding the Kyushu area. DHL said it has established specialists in semiconductor transportation at key Japanese airports … [Read more...] about DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
