Major international recognition for Fiumicino and Ciampino airports in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 and in preventing biological risk from pathogens. The two Rome airports managed by ADR are the first airports in the world to obtain the Biosafety Trust certification, issued by the certification body RINA SERVICES, relating to the correct application of the system for preventing infection from biological agents. This recognition demonstrates how the protocols adopted at “Leonardo da … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Fiumicino and Ciampino, the world’s first airports to obtain the RINA ‘Biosafety Trust Certification’
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Seko advises retailers, e-tailers: ‘It’s time to act’ to protect cross-border e-commerce margins as global postal rates soar to 150%
Retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, marketplaces, and marketplace sellers must take action now to protect their Cross Border eCommerce margins as global postal rates into the U.S. begin to soar by as much as 150 percent from 2 July as they will struggle to pass on additional costs to savvy online shoppers, according to SEKO Logistics. July 1, 2020, heralds the first day of the historic agreement between the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the United States, which allows the U.S. to set its … [Read more...] about Seko advises retailers, e-tailers: ‘It’s time to act’ to protect cross-border e-commerce margins as global postal rates soar to 150%
New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1 July 2020. Jeff Shane retired as IATA’s General Counsel on 30 June 2020 after seven years of service. “The entire aviation world owes a huge debt of gratitude to Jeff, who joined IATA after a distinguished 25-year career in public service and another 15 years in private practice. While in public … [Read more...] about New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Starting 1 July, Emirates' premium customers are once again able to enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review. Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. To start, Emirates will open one lounge in Terminal 3 Concourse B, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to … [Read more...] about Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
As PPE volumes faded, global air cargo volumes in June provided the first real indicators of structural recovery. The industry seems to be ‘slowly getting back up on its feet’ as volumes in the first four weeks climbed 6 percent versus the full four weeks of May. The latest air cargo market analyses by CLIVE Data Services also showed volumes in the last week of June were 12 percent higher than in the final week of May. The year-on-year performance gap further closed with global volumes at -25 … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
IATA welcomes ICAO council decision on CORSIA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). In 2022, the ICAO Assembly will consider if further amendments are necessary to address the impacts of COVID-19 to ensure the successful implementation of the scheme. Airlines are committed to reducing net emissions to half 2005 levels by … [Read more...] about IATA welcomes ICAO council decision on CORSIA
