Air cargo ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has a reputation for setting standards within its sector, most notably through the building of its ground-breaking, highly-automated SuperTerminal 1 in 1998, and its relentless pursuit of efficiency and excellence through technical innovation. The vast scale of its operations and large volumes of cargo and aircraft handled have set many records down the years. But alongside such commercial success, Hactl also acknowledges … [Read more...] about Hactl goes beyond the necessary on sustainability
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Qatar Airways completes IATA CEIV certifications
Qatar Airways Cargo, along with Doha-based ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo, have now completed the suite of IATA CEIV certifications with the addition of the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification. The CEIV Fresh certification demonstrates Qatar Airways Cargo's sustained commitment to the highest standards when handling and transporting perishable goods. The standard encompasses the entire supply … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways completes IATA CEIV certifications
Maastricht Aachen Airport to join Schiphol Group
Royal Schiphol Group finalised a landmark €4.2 million deal on 8 June to purchase a 40 percent stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), becoming the second shareholder in the airport alongside the province of Limburg. The joining of forces will see both hubs share market intelligence and freight data as the teams develop innovations in cargo transport and handling, with Maastricht offering an ideal testing ground for key priorities such as sustainable aviation. In addition to … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport to join Schiphol Group
Cool Chain Association welcomes new members
Exciting times for the Cool Chain Association as two new members have joined the group to contribute to the group’s mission of improving the temperature-controlled supply chain and creating a more sustainable future for the industry. Switzerland-based Lamprecht Pharma Logistics and France-based Logfret are the latest members to join the CCA. Lamprecht Pharma Logistics, a logistics solution provider for pharmaceuticals, and Logfret, an international freight forwarding company offering digital … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association welcomes new members
Singapore to establish SAF supply with Neste
Neste is strengthening its position as world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF with the announced completion of its €1.6 billion refinery expansion in Singapore in May. The energy company has established a supply chain to Singapore Changi Airport to make neat SAF available to regional and international airlines. It also has other renewable energy products that can be used on the ground to support the wider industry’s sustainability targets. In this interview, the company … [Read more...] about Singapore to establish SAF supply with Neste
How AI, LLMs are transforming the airline industry
Artificial intelligence, and in particular large language models (LLMs), have significant potential to revolutionise the airline industry. Whilst AI and neural networks, the models underlying LLMs, have been in existence for many years, it is in 2023 that they have reached mainstream prominence with the introduction of ChatGPT. This AI model, built upon LLM technology, has surprised even experts with its remarkable accuracy and, in certain scenarios, demonstrates capabilities close to what … [Read more...] about How AI, LLMs are transforming the airline industry