Earlier this month Air France KLM Martinair Cargo successfully attained the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries certification for Air France Cargo and its hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Chicago O'Hare. The certification programme is specifically designed to enable shippers, freight forwarders, cargo handling facilities and airlines to fulfil their safety obligations by complying with regulations for transporting lithium batteries. It is based on the … [Read more...] about AFKLMP gains Li-batt certification from IATA
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Bolloré Logistics, AFKLMP extend SAF partnership
Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed an agreement to continue their shared commitment to contribute sustainably to the decarbonisation of air freight transport. The forwarder’s participation in the airline’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme started in January 2021 for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK. The new agreement between the two long-standing partners will now cover all routes operated by the Dutch-Franco … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics, AFKLMP extend SAF partnership
DHL buys 33m litres of SAF with Franco-Dutch airline
DHL Global Forwarding, the German post group’s air and ocean freight unit, has signed a 3-year agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel, marking one of the most significant orders of SAF from the freight forwarding industry. The collaboration underpins DHL’s efforts towards sustainability, with €7 billion in investments, to help decarbonize the air freight industry. Also read: DHL’s Kelvin Leung on … [Read more...] about DHL buys 33m litres of SAF with Franco-Dutch airline
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has introduced a new app for airfreight and warehouse folks that can be used for cargo co-loading segregation checks. Available to users for free, Cargo Toolbox now includes the co-loading instructions app, which uses machine learning to recognise symbols, making it easier for cargo staff to co-load and segregate shipments according to IATA’s standards. “In this way, KLM Cargo hopes to improve safety throughout the cargo chain, addressing key compliance and … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
Schiphol cargo community forms vaccine readiness group
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s pharma cargo community is collaborating to ensure the temperature-controlled supply chain is ready for the safe and efficient transportation of COVID-19 vaccines. A taskforce led by Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN), Schiphol Cargo and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, including shippers, pharma producers, forwarders, airlines, ground handlers and trucking companies have met to start work on up to four possible ‘vaccine scenarios’, based on different temperature … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo community forms vaccine readiness group
WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport, according to a press release. WFS will provide handling services, including cargo, mail and truck handling, for the French carrier at its upcoming 25,000-sqm facility in the airport, for some 30,000 tonnes annually. The €100 million new facility, located in Building 835 at Brussels Airport, will incorporate 3,000 square metres of cooling facilities for pharma and … [Read more...] about WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
