dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to invest in its catering operations in the United States. The company has opened a new, 4,700 m² (51,000 ft2) facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and now offers quality catering services in Houston with a capacity of more than 10,000 meals a day. dnata’s latest expansion will create more than 150 new jobs with the company. The launch customer is British Airways, which operates two daily flights from … [Read more...] about dnata opens new catering facilities
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Dnata awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Global air services provider, dnata, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma-handling processes and facilities in Dubai. This means that dnata has proven its capability to manage the movement of pharmaceutical products safely and reliably. The CEIV Pharma was created by IATA to provide a globally consistent and recognized pharmaceutical product handling certification that focuses on airfreight and … [Read more...] about Dnata awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Brussels Airport invests in logistics buildings
Brussels Airport Company will be investing EUR 100 million in ultramodern logistics buildings. This investment will further strengthen the crucial position of Brussels Airport as the 2nd most important logistics cluster in Belgium, serving the top players in the aviation industry, including Kuehne + Nagel, Swissport Cargo Services, Dnata, Brinks and many hundreds of other companies. Today, more than a hundred different players in the logistics chain are already active at Brucargo, the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport invests in logistics buildings
dnata joins forces with IBS to implement iCargo system
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has entered into a contract with leading IT solutions provider to the global aviation industry, IBS Software, to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations. The end-to-end solution will help manage dnata’s air cargo movement worldwide seamlessly. dnata is the first ground handler to launch a global roll-out of iCargo and have all its operations on one united platform using unified processes. Expected … [Read more...] about dnata joins forces with IBS to implement iCargo system
dnata successfully tests the use of blockchain technology
dnata's cargo operations, in conjunction with Emirates Innovation Lab, IBM and flydubai Cargo, created a new value proposition for cargo service delivery through the use of blockchain technology. This has added value by eliminating redundant data and improving visibility and transparency for all stakeholders. As a result, processes can be streamlined and simplified right from origin to the final destination. In cargo, much of the processes is traditionally paper based, which … [Read more...] about dnata successfully tests the use of blockchain technology
dnata goes green with new recycling programme
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has ramped up its recycling programme for its fleet of 12,000 units of GSE (Ground Services Equipment) in both of its Dubai hubs (DXB and DWC). Since the launch of the recycling programme this year, over 80 units of GSE have been renewed at the GSE maintenance base, reducing waste generated from GSE by 110 tonnes while passing all safety and quality checks. The projection for 2017 is an estimated 140 pieces of GSE being … [Read more...] about dnata goes green with new recycling programme