GEODIS has secured the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification in Hong Kong. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to safety, security and compliance and positions it well to serve the growing demand for lithium batteries, which are increasingly being used in a wide range of consumer goods, from laptops, mobile phones to watches, vehicles and other devices. Geodis said … [Read more...] about Geodis gains CEIV Li-batt certification in Hong Kong
Asia Pacific air freight
Cargolux operates LUX-CGO flight with SAF
On 13 June, Cargolux together with industry partners inaugurated the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel at its home base in Luxembourg’s Findel airport (LUX). The SAF was delivered to LUX’s fuel farm via NATO’s Central European Pipeline System (CEPS). The airline will use the SAF to operate a carbon neutral flight with its 747-8F from LUX to Zhengzhou (CGO), on time for a ceremony marking its 10th year of operations in the Chinese city. The SAF is from sustainably sourced, 100 … [Read more...] about Cargolux operates LUX-CGO flight with SAF
Jettainer appoints new finance chief
Jettainer, market leader in outsourced ULD management, has named Svenia Iriarte as its chief financial officer (CFO) effective 1 June. She now assumes responsibility for finance, procurement, HR and IT operations. Svenia started her career at KPMG and ventured into the airline world in 2003. The seasoned economist was initially a consultant for mergers and acquisition and later on saw global finances at Lufthansa Cargo. She also led the airline's network planning and road feeder services and … [Read more...] about Jettainer appoints new finance chief
Texel Air unveils new B737 freighter in Auckland
Bahrain-based cargo airline Texel Air launched its Australasia spinoff, on 10 June, at Auckland International Airport with the unveiling of the latest B737- 800BCF. The arrival of ZK-TXE (registered MSN 29985) was presented at the NZ Post Facility last week and marks the expansion of the airline into the region, with now six aircraft in its fleet. Apart from the new jet, Texel Air Bahrain operates Boeing 737 aircraft from Bahrain International Airport with two B737-700FC, two B737-800BCF … [Read more...] about Texel Air unveils new B737 freighter in Auckland
Changi Airport outlines top priorities for cargo
Singapore Changi Airport saw muted cargo volumes in March compared to the same period last year, as the Asia Pacific hub recorded 152,000 tonnes. For the first quarter, air freight movements at Changi totalled 417,000 tonnes, sliding 9 percent year-on-year. The group said demand remained soft, especially in the first two months of the year, no thanks to global economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Payload Asia talks to Lim Ching Kiat, executive vice president for air hub and cargo … [Read more...] about Changi Airport outlines top priorities for cargo
Hactl goes beyond the necessary on sustainability
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