Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has added a fourth gateway destination to its Chinese network with the introduction of weekly flights to Wuhan. The airline operated its inaugural flight to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in China’s Hubei province on 29 April 2023. Wuhan is the fourth Mainland Chinese destination to be added to Etihad Cargo's network, and the additional flights will provide access to 25 domestic Chinese destinations. The airline currently … [Read more...] about Etihad introduces fourth cargo gateway into China
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Crane Worldwide achieves Li-batt certification
Crane Worldwide Logistics has been awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for transporting lithium-ion batteries, a press release dated 28 April confirmed. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification program for lithium-ion transportation undertakes a rigorous certification process to ensure operations, personnel, and facilities adhere to the standards, government regulations, and expert guidelines. IATA is pushing stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain in a bid … [Read more...] about Crane Worldwide achieves Li-batt certification
DHL tops up with Turkish Cargo in Istanbul
DHL Global Forwarding is strengthening its air cargo partnerships in Istanbul and has signed a memorandum of understanding that will extend its operations at Turkish Airline’s modern SMARTIST cargo facility. Turkish Cargo supports DHL forwarding unit’s global hub concept with its vast knowledge and advanced operational capabilities at Istanbul Airport. Based on the MoU, DHL Global Forwarding will leverage SMARTIST, the mega cargo facility of Turkish Cargo at Istanbul Airport, as one of its … [Read more...] about DHL tops up with Turkish Cargo in Istanbul
Qatar Airways, Hactl deploy dogs for Li-batt search
Qatar Airways Cargo and Hong Kong ground handler Hactl have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection service is being provided by leading specialist MSA Security, which now operates a team of security experts and sniffer dogs within a dedicated area at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 facility. The dogs are specially-trained to detect specific odours, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, Hactl deploy dogs for Li-batt search
JD Airlines widens its presence in Beijing
On April 26, a fully loaded B737-800BCF aircraft landed in Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), marking the official launch of JD Airlines’ PKX-Shenzhen all-cargo route. The airline will be operating the route six days a week, with a daily transportation capacity of up to 20 tonnes, mainly transporting high-end goods including fresh produce, fashion and luxury products, medicine and medical products. The newly launched route will also offer charter capacity for seasonal cherries during … [Read more...] about JD Airlines widens its presence in Beijing
cargo.one enters China with Hongyuan Group
Hongyuan Group has partnered with cargo.one in a landmark deal to offer its available capacity for instant booking on the air cargo marketplace. With over 20 years of professional cargo logistics service experience, Hongyuan Group is well known to freight forwarders for its high-frequency air cargo flights between China, Europe and the United States. The company is rapidly becoming an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China and across Europe and South … [Read more...] about cargo.one enters China with Hongyuan Group