Yusen Logistics (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is establishing a temperature-controlled distribution center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Set to be one of Cambodia’s largest cold storage facilities, the facility strengthens Yusen Logistics distribution network in Asia and will support Cambodia’s growing demand for warehouse storage for imported general consumer goods and chilled and frozen goods. In addition, the company will be offering Cambodia’s first consolidated delivery service in Phnom Penh for … [Read more...] about Yusen opens cold storage facility in Cambodia
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First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
The Perishable Center Frankfurt has announced its has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma certification making it the first ‘neutral’ logistics service provider at Frankfurt Airport. As well as products such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers, the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF), Europe's largest airfreight centre for temperature-controlled logistics, also handles pharmaceutical products. The certification of PCF according to the specifications of the EU Guideline Good Distribution … [Read more...] about First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
IAG Cargo enjoying strong pharma, tech traffic on Kuala Lumpur service
One year on from IAG Cargo’s Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch, the service has exceeded expectations, the carrier said, proving itself a valuable gateway for manufacturers and high-tech shippers into this important Asian trade hub. Demand from pharmaceutical customers has also been high, IAG said. Since the launch in May last year, IAG Cargo has seen weekly tonnage volumes of Constant Climate shipments out of Asia Pacific increase by an average of 50 per cent compared to the previous … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo enjoying strong pharma, tech traffic on Kuala Lumpur service
Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The move further strengthens the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels and adds freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. The airline already flies a daily passenger service to Brussels with its supporting bellyhold cargo, and the addition of the freighter underlines Belgium’s importance to its European network. “Brussels is an important route … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
Emirates SkyCargo has doubled its cargo capacity to Geneva with the launch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and the Swiss city. The new service, launched on 1 June 2016, offers nearly 140 tonnes of additional belly-hold cargo capacity every week to satisfy what the carrier said is the growing demand between Geneva and the Middle East, Far East and Australia. The service is operated by a B777-300ER allowing customers to transport large and outsized cargo up to a height of … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
IAG Cargo to begin London-Santiago service this winter
IAG Cargo has today announced that it will be launching a new four-times weekly route to Santiago, Chile starting from its winter 2016 schedule. Operated with a British Airways B787-9, the service will offer customers a weekly lift of up to 3,360 tonnes into Latin America. The new route - IAG Cargo’s longest direct route - will make the airline the only carrier to fly direct from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub to Santiago International Airport (SCL). “This new route adds to our expanding … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo to begin London-Santiago service this winter