Etihad Cargo has achieved the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. CEIV Li-batt certification is a globally recognised endorsement, signifying an airline's capability to handle and transport lithium batteries in accordance with the highest safety and efficiency standards. The certification, which requires an extensive audit by independent validators, involves a … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo gains CEIV Li-batt cerfitication
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Cathay Cargo volume up 20 percent in December
Cathay Pacific’s cargo business ended 2023 on a high note, finishing with around 1.4 million tonnes, compared with about 1.2 million tonnes in 2022, in what it described as ‘an encouraging result.’ Cargo volume in December jumped 20.7 percent year on year, as the airline carried 128,546 tonnes with cargo revenue increasing 14.1 percent year on year for the month. The cargo load factor slid 6.5 percentage points to 60.8 percent, as capacity measured in available cargo tonne … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo volume up 20 percent in December
Belly space keeps Vienna Airport freight in a balance for 2023
Vienna Airport has once again confirmed its high handling quality and for 2023 the air hub got a boost from a record year for pharma shipments, which contributed 3,675 tonnes, 0.3 percent better than the previous year. Overall, air cargo handling at Vienna Airport remained stable in 2023 with more than 172,000 tonnes handled for transport by cargo or passenger aircraft, two percent more compared to 2022. Belly capacity took most of the slack as freighters saw declines of … [Read more...] about Belly space keeps Vienna Airport freight in a balance for 2023
Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
Amsterdam-based consolidator Wholesale By Vels (WBV) recently launched a unique members-only booking platform at Schiphol Airport, which is expected to take airfreight wholesaling to a new level. The new platform, called CargoPilot, took 2 years to develop and differs from existing online booking portals in two important aspects: first, it is squarely targeted at non-IATA freight agents, using WBV’s own IATA licence and CASS membership. This means users have direct access to attractive … [Read more...] about Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
Airbus ‘comes full circle’ in China with first ALCS
Airbus is working with partners to promote a circular economy in the aviation industry as it started operations at its first service centre dedicated to the entire lifecycle of an aircraft in China’s Chengdu province. The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) will offer solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft as a ‘one-stop’ shop. This includes the full range of activities from aircraft parking and storage to maintenance, such as upgrades, conversions, … [Read more...] about Airbus ‘comes full circle’ in China with first ALCS
KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
Kerry Logistics Network is offering alternate multimodal options for freight between Asia and Europe amidst challenging times for sea shipments between the two regions, on the back of disruptions along main transit routes. The company said its sea-air and road-air freight services across Eurasia have recently garnered increased interest, demonstrating reduced transit times and cost-effective options. Shipments from Chinese seaports can be transported via the … [Read more...] about KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
