DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, certified its air freight station in Singapore according to the CEIV Pharma Standard of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Over many years, DHL has been actively involved with IATA’s continuous efforts to adequately answer to the regulatory demands of the pharmaceutical industry. This standardized approach in the air freight industry means productivity, accuracy, and … [Read more...] about DHL Singapore receives IATA CEIV Pharma certification
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ACI and ICAO sign MoU
Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on a wide range of aerodrome training services to benefit the 1,940 ACI Member Airports worldwide, and to support the 191 ICAO Member States. The MoU will see ACI and ICAO working together to develop new joint aerodrome training programmes and courses in: general airport management; airport economics; environmental protection; … [Read more...] about ACI and ICAO sign MoU
Cebu Pacific orders more A321s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A321ceo to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing order for 32 A321neo. The aircraft will start joining the carrier’s fleet next year. “We are very excited about adding the A321 to our fleet,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and CEO. “The aircraft will enable us to increase capacity on popular routes, while at the same time … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific orders more A321s
Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have which will see the two airlines cooperate in a number of areas including network development, freighter deployment and increasing traffic on several trade lanes over the next nine months. The MOU was signed at Royal Air Maroc’s headquarters in Casablanca by David Kerr, senior vice president - Etihad Cargo and Amine El Farissi, vice president Cargo, Royal Air Maroc. Abdelhamid Addou, … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation
Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Liege Airport is further developing its relations with China. Air China Cargo has started a weekly flight between Liege Airport and Shanghai with a Boeing 777-200. This first weekly flight is a wonderful beginning, and they are targeting more weekly connections after the successful start up. Ground and cargo handling operations will be provided by LACHS. For Steven Verhasselt, VP Commercial Liege Airport, the arrival of the carrier opens additional opportunities for the booming … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Hans Günther Kersten has become FIATA´s Deputy Director General
Hans Günther Kersten, formerly UIC Freight Director, has been selected as Deputy Director General of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and has started his mission on June 1st, 2017. Mr Kersten has been designated to succeed FIATA’s Director General and CEO Marco Leonardo Sorgetti this September, when he retires. A true international personality, Hans Günther Kersten has studied Business Administration, Economics and Law at the … [Read more...] about Hans Günther Kersten has become FIATA´s Deputy Director General
