Earlier this month Air France KLM Martinair Cargo successfully attained the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries certification for Air France Cargo and its hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Chicago O'Hare. The certification programme is specifically designed to enable shippers, freight forwarders, cargo handling facilities and airlines to fulfil their safety obligations by complying with regulations for transporting lithium batteries. It is based on the … [Read more...] about AFKLMP gains Li-batt certification from IATA
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Saudia Cargo partners with Jan de Rijk in Europe
A new partnership will enable Saudia Cargo to widen its network in Europe and enhance its offerings as the airline signed a strategic agreement on 19 June with Jan de Rijk Co., a prominent European transportation and logistics company. Under this agreement, Saudia Cargo will leverage Jan de Rijk's extensive trucking network, which comprises a fleet of specialist vehicles, to bolster its operations and strengthen its presence in Europe. Founded in 1971, the company provides transportation, … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo partners with Jan de Rijk in Europe
WebCargo pioneers digital interlining for air cargo
WebCargo by Freightos is introducing a new functionality in the cargo booking platform that will streamline interlining between airline partners and reduce the time to book interline shipments from days to seconds. The first booking was a test shipment by Qatar Airways Cargo on an ITA Airways flight. Freightos explained that the process for cargo interlining is manual and frequently takes 24-48 hours to complete. Because of this, interlining is underused in cargo, whilst in the travel … [Read more...] about WebCargo pioneers digital interlining for air cargo
JD Logistics joins forces with Geopost
JD Logistics and French delivery service Geopost have formed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their capabilities by leveraging their warehousing network and delivery capabilities. The partnership is expected to enhance international express services between China and Europe, which will see the two companies establish direct-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping solutions, whilst ensuring end-to-end shipment tracking and delivery through a convenient … [Read more...] about JD Logistics joins forces with Geopost
Changi to strengthen SEA and China network in H2
Changi Airport is looking to strengthen its connectivity to more points in Southeast Asia and China in the second half of the year as the airport regained more than 80 percent of capacity in the month of June. On a quarterly basis, Changi Airport saw 14.6 million passenger movements from April to June 2023, which was 87 percent of what was registered for the second quarter of 2019. Meanwhile, airfreight throughput from April to June 2023 totalled 418,000 tonnes, sliding 10.8 percent … [Read more...] about Changi to strengthen SEA and China network in H2
Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Air cargo quality standards organization Cargo iQ is growing its representation in Latin America and has welcomed Avianca Cargo (Avianca) to its community effective immediately. The airline plans to help its partners and suppliers adhere to international standards and practices to ensure efficiency in the overall supply chain. Avianca will contribute to projects that look for ways to close data gaps and protect shipment quality, collaborating with other Cargo iQ members in the … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca