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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DoKaSch rolls out new solution for return catering
Dokasch has launched a special unit load device or ULD that is expected to improve the passenger experience for airlines during return trips. Together with launch partner Condor, who supported the development of the new solution, the German manufacturer has rolled out the new AKE LD3 “Dokasch Cater Cage.” The customisable design can take up to 12 half-size trolleys (or an equivalent mix of half- and full-size) plus additional catering boxes and oven racks to keep meals and food items fresh … [Read more...] about DoKaSch rolls out new solution for return catering
Hong Kong’s cargo handlers gain IEnvA certification
Hong Kong’s cargo handlers have taken another step towards their sustainability commitments as Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) gained their IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification. The full certification, awarded during the recent the World Cargo Symposium held in Hong Kong, is considered the global aviation standard for environmental management, aligned with ISO standards and recognised by leading ESG agencies. Developed by … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s cargo handlers gain IEnvA certification
Shanghai-based CTS opens first Mexican warehouse
Shanghai-headquartered CTS Global Supply Chain Solutions has been extending its network into Mexico for more than 3 years, and the company has recently opened its first full function warehouse in Mexico City. The company is looking to capture the opportunities amidst growing trade between Asia and Mexico, which has emerged as one of the top mobile automakers in the world, with rapid development in logistics infrastructure, The 170,000-sqft facility in Mexico City, which started operations … [Read more...] about Shanghai-based CTS opens first Mexican warehouse
Meet the new head of DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center
DHL has appointed Tay Yi Ning as the new head of its Asia Pacific Innovation Centre in Singapore, where she will lead a team dedicated to innovation-focused customer engagements and fostering open and collaborative discussions amongst solutions providers and startups. In her new role, Yi Ning plans to further advance the innovation center’s position to become a reference for futuristic logistics solutions and customer centricity. Yi Ning started her career at DHL Group in 2008 … [Read more...] about Meet the new head of DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center
FedEx makes ‘historic’ cross-border delivery with electric vehicle
FedEx Express has set a record for successfully executing the first cross-border package delivery from Malaysia to Singapore with an electric vehicle. The attempt was recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records for ‘First Zero Emission Cross-Border Delivery’. On 27 February 2024, the milestone journey commenced at a FedEx station in Shah Alam and concluded at Changi Airport in Singapore, spanning a total distance of 406 kilometres, “When we set our goal of carbon neutral operations by … [Read more...] about FedEx makes ‘historic’ cross-border delivery with electric vehicle
