In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
Cargo iQ
Cargo iQ to members: ‘Create and they will follow’
Cargo iQ, a nonprofit interest group backed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has announced a renewed focus on expanding its reach and coverage and piloting projects this year, as part of its efforts to provide full visibility for the air cargo supply chain. This initiative, announced during its recent annual general meeting, is part of its mission to measure 100 percent of shipments along its ‘master operating plan’ (MOP), including introducing trucking milestones, to … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ to members: ‘Create and they will follow’
Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Ariaen Zimmerman is the executive director of Cargo iQ, whose global membership work together to measure success and continuously improve the value of airfreight for customers. Since July 2015, he has led the IATA interest group’s change programme, which included a new industry standard audit and certification scheme, and a toolkit to assist members in recommending Cargo iQ. Also read: Managing director of CLIVE Data to judge 7th Payload Asia Awards Mr Zimmerman shared a few … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Lufthansa Cargo banks on CHAMP’s digital cargo solutions
Lufthansa Cargo extended its partnership with IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems after renewing the use of CHAMP’s cargoHUB network and data management portal, announced a press release. The carrier, whose 2019 results saw €2.5 billion in turnover and €8.9 billion in revenue tonne-kilometers, will continue to benefit from the synergies and cargo insights of CHAMP’s TRAXON CDMP, a tool that measures over 40% of the worldwide Cargo iQ airline shipments. It will also be able … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo banks on CHAMP’s digital cargo solutions
Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. “The response of our members and the industry to our new external audit has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Ariaen Zimmerman, Executive Director, Cargo iQ. "In an industry which can fall into a cycle … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. SGS, Cargo iQ’s nominated external audit company, audited Emirates SkyCargo’s internal processes including the measures taken by the carrier to minimize or eliminate shipment errors and provide customers with more visibility on the status of their shipments. Emirates SkyCargo became a member of Cargo iQ in 2016 to further reinforce … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
