Emirates SkyCargo has achieved yet another milestone by transporting the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines to the UAE for the first time on behalf of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech were transported from Brussels airport (BRU) on Emirates flight EK 182 on 22 December and arrived at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 2215 local time. On arrival at DXB, the containers with the vaccines were unloaded on priority from the aircraft and then … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo delivers Covid-19 vaccine to UAE
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Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification for its operations in Doha, underscoring the airline’s expertise and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals and life science products. Its ground handling partner, Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, also received the IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its pharma handling and warehouse at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Along with the cargo warehouse and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification
DSV Panalpina completes Prime Cargo purchase
After approval from the competition authorities, DSV Panalpina has completed the acquisition of Prime Cargo and will take over its freight, warehouse and logistics operations in Denmark, Poland and China from Japan-based international forwarder Mitsui-Soko Group. “DSV Panalpina and Prime Cargo share the same values and way of doing business, providing high quality personal service at competitive prices, and together we will be able to achieve more,” noted Henrik Nielsen, executive vice … [Read more...] about DSV Panalpina completes Prime Cargo purchase
Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
Rolls-Royce’ 65,000-sqm assembly site in Singapore has been awarded showcase status within CEVA Logistics’ global network, becoming the first site operated by the logistics company in the country to achieve such feat. CEVA Logistics, which operates the Singapore site on behalf of the aerospace manufacturer, said it is one of the few facilities within the Southeast Asia & Pacific region to have garnered this achievement. And for Rolls-Royce, this is a global first. It took the … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
GTA dnata completes IATA safety audit for Toronto operations
GTA dnata has completed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, after a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Antonio Alvarez, CEO of GTA dnata welcomed the ISAGO registration for its Toronto operations, where the ground handler provides ramp, passenger and cargo handling services to 17 airlines. "We are committed to engaging our colleagues at all levels of the organisation and … [Read more...] about GTA dnata completes IATA safety audit for Toronto operations
Lufthansa Cargo adds premium shipping service for Covid-19 vaccines
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a premium product specifically developed for the transport of Covid-19 vaccine doses, just in time as different candidates get regulatory approval across the globe. The product called “Covid-19 Temp Premium” will be bookable starting 11 January 2021 and will offer ‘seamless’ monitoring of vaccine shipments throughout the entire process and a 24/7 after-sales support. "The distribution of temperature- and time-sensitive pharmaceuticals is extremely demanding. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo adds premium shipping service for Covid-19 vaccines
