IAG Cargo is looking to lead the charge in promoting sustainable cargo operations with the appointment of Saleem Saeed as its new sustainability manager. Saleem will use his previous experience and expertise within the construction sector to lead the sustainability strategy across IAG Cargo’s business, whilst engaging partners and customers to join on this journey. The new sustainability manager will build on current initiatives and drive forward new ways of minimising the carbon footprint … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo appoints new sustainability manager
Asia Pacific air freight
Swissport receives ISO certification at 9 airports in Spain
On 14 July 2023, Swissport Spain received its ISO 45001:2018 certification from an independent accreditation body for nine airports with 12 business lines across the country. Following several external audits, SGS International Certification Services Iberia, an independent third-party organization, awarded Swissport Spain with ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, which certifies the company as fully compliant with health and safety systems and regulations. The … [Read more...] about Swissport receives ISO certification at 9 airports in Spain
B&H Worldwide delivers first engine shipment for SIA
Aerospace logistics specialis B&H Worldwide has successfully completed its first engine transportation and storage on behalf of Singapore Airlines. The logistics specialist was recently commissioned by Singapore Airlines, to transport a GE90 engine from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the city-state. B&H completed the shipment in 3 days with the 10,700-kilogram engine now safely stored within the climate-controlled environment of its warehouse facility at Singapore Changi … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide delivers first engine shipment for SIA
dnata Singapore to harness AI-based cargo solutions
dnata is leveraging artificial intelligence to help overall logistical efficiency, digitisation and cargo capacity optimisation for Etihad Cargo's daily flights departing from Singapore. dnata has partnered with technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver cutting-edge cargo services for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier at Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore is the first station in dnata’s network to implement AI-based solutions ‘Cargo Eye’ and ‘Assemble’, which have … [Read more...] about dnata Singapore to harness AI-based cargo solutions
Lufthansa Group hosts Sustainability Day in Singapore
Europe’s largest airline group, the Lufthansa Group, hosted more than 160 guests on 24 August to discuss the future of sustainable aviation at Singapore’s newest green hotel, the Pan Pacific Orchard. The event brought together representatives from the airline industry, governments, airport authorities, educators, and major airplane manufacturers to discuss how the aviation industry is quickly responding to evolving market demands and offering customers sustainable choices. The event … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group hosts Sustainability Day in Singapore
Asian carriers’ international cargo volumes stay soft in July
Despite sustained recovery in passenger demand for carriers in Asia Pacific, international air cargo markets stayed under pressure, no thanks to weakened global trade activity, as cargo demand slid 0.6 percent year on year in July, according to the latest traffic figures, from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). This marks the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year decline for airlines in Asia Pacific who have added more passenger flights given the steady resumption of travel … [Read more...] about Asian carriers’ international cargo volumes stay soft in July