The International Air Transport Association announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO, will step down from his role with the trade association effective 31 March 2021. De Juniac, who joined IATA in September 2016, made his intention known several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The IATA Board of Governors will recommend Willie Walsh, former CEO of IAG Group, as its eighth Director General effective 1 April 2021 … [Read more...] about IATA’s de Juniac to step down next year
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Ethiopian Cargo’s new transpacific route takes off
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has started its trans-Pacific route from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) via Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC). Operated by its B777-200F, the service under flight ET3703 began operating on 9 November. Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, said speed in supply chain management is highly required to deliver urgent goods in the current pandemic. “Our new … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo’s new transpacific route takes off
AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
Teleport, the logistics venture of AirAsia Digital, has completed the accelerated rollout of its delivery services in 70 cities across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Businesses in any of these 70 cities can now partner with Teleport to have items like food, groceries, documents, flowers and laundry instantly delivered to their customers within one hour. In Singapore, Teleport is currently servicing food and flower deliveries. Customers can order from a group … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
Ahead of the mammoth task of delivering Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Volga-Dnepr Group is building up its Global Healthcare Team with comprehensive pharma logistics solutions and key appointments. The team will be led by Yulia Celetaria, who is currently the healthcare director. Yulia, who started her career with AirBridgeCargo Airlines, will be in charge of operations, alignment of dedicated healthcare and life-saving services with the usage of the Group’s unique freighter fleet, network … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
Virgin Atlantic enhances pharma cargo service
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has introduced its new Pharma Secure service for all urgent, valuable and vulnerable pharmaceutical and life sciences shipments. The new pharma service will include a 24/7 support team, automatic live status updates, proactive service recovery and periodical integrity checks, temperature-controlled facilities and a dedicated booking team. Also read: Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo-only services in Italy “This new service takes our already well-established … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic enhances pharma cargo service
Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) last week launched a COVID-19 Distribution Change Management Matrix aimed at supporting airports to prepare their logistics for COVID-19 vaccines in a methodical way. The matrix looks at adherence to temperature requirements, packaging, forecast and quantity, and timeframe across different stages in a vaccine’s journey through an airport. CCA members will fill it out and then bring together the information to help the supply chain focus on potential pinch … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
