Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has launched a dedicated inspection counter for ‘Dangerous Goods & Lithium Batteries’ shipments, effective from May 2015. With the increasing global concern and heightened aviation security in the industry, this dedicated counter service will further enhance the customer services level and facilitate the checking of dangerous goods & lithium batteries. The dedicated inspection counter is conveniently located at 2nd floor of AAT Terminal … [Read more...] about AAT launches dedicated ‘dangerous goods’ service
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Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
The chairman of IATA’s Cargo Committee, James Woodrow has called for strong action to secure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air, including the criminalization of blatant dangerous goods abuses. “Government authorities must step up and take responsibility for regulating producers and exporters and ensure compliance by those who are responsible for initiating the transportation," Woodrow, who is also director of Cargo at Cathay Pacific Airways, said. … [Read more...] about Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
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In giving his E-freight update, Peter Chong, director IATA Cargo Services Asia Pacific noted that “great strides†had been made since 2006/7 and by next year 20 documents representing 64 per cent of paper volume will be converted to electronic format. In 2009 the number will be 16 with Dangerous Goods being converted later this year. E-freight was implemented in three new Asia Pacific locations last year, including South Korea, Australia and New Zealand and since 31 December 2008, 18 … [Read more...] about IATA matters
