The Cool Chain Association (CCA), who celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has welcomed SATS Ltd, Brussels Airport, Boeing, and Validaide as new members. SATS is the chief ground handling and in-flight catering service provider at Singapore Changi Airport with a cargo terminal network that spans over 10 major locations, including Hong Kong and Dammam. It connects communities in over 60 locations and 14 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK and the Middle East. Brussels Airport has … [Read more...] about SATS and others join Cool Chain Association
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Cool Chain Association turns 20
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebratory cake and entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), which will see collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables. The MoU, signed at the CCA’s Airfreight Pharma Event, will see the collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables, particulary exports by air from South Africa. “CCA is in … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association turns 20
Qatar Airways Cargo joins Cool Chain Association
Qatar Airways Cargo is making further progress towards making supply chains more sustainable as it joined the Cool Chain Association (CCA) as a member effective 28 July. The airline says it will join CCA and its members to deliver contributions in improving the cool chain and sustainable transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and perishable cargo. Founded in 2003, the nonprofit association aims to reduce food wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo joins Cool Chain Association
PLA Global Wrap: Week 27
In the week 27 instalment of PLA's Global Wrap, we look at Antonov's on-time efforts to deliver fire trucks from the Middle East to Central Asia at short notice. We also feature acquisitions from forwarders Geodis and Hellmann as they make strategic strides in expanding their markets in US and Europe. Of course we have the latest B2B updates from our favourite cargo handlers, industry groups and MRO service providers. Here's PLA Global Wrap: week 26 Antonov delivers fire trucks to Central … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 27
Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) last week launched a COVID-19 Distribution Change Management Matrix aimed at supporting airports to prepare their logistics for COVID-19 vaccines in a methodical way. The matrix looks at adherence to temperature requirements, packaging, forecast and quantity, and timeframe across different stages in a vaccine’s journey through an airport. CCA members will fill it out and then bring together the information to help the supply chain focus on potential pinch … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
Cold chain group, IATA agree on polishing pharma handling and transport standards
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) supporting the drive for the safe, sustainable transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. CCA and IATA have joined forces as part of a common goal to improve the quality of the temperature-controlled supply chain by sharing feedback, experiences, knowledge, and best practice. Also read: IATA rolls out platform to show capacity and services availability … [Read more...] about Cold chain group, IATA agree on polishing pharma handling and transport standards