Finnair Cargo has received certification under IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics program (CEIV Pharma). Finnair joined the programme under the successful Brussels Airport CEIV Pharma Community approach, as Brussels is Finnair Cargo's 2nd hub. Pharmaceuticals such as vaccines and biotech medicines are among the most delicate products transported as air cargo, and therefore, it is essential to ensure their transport follows a global … [Read more...] about Finnair lays terminal cornerstone, becomes first CEIV airline
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Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
European carrier Finnair Cargo has appointed Pasi Nopanen as vice president, global sales effective from 8 April 2015. He has broad experience in logistics and managing international sales teams. He transfers to this new position from his role as sales director, North America & Scandinavia to head Finnair’s cargo sales. Nopanen will continue to oversee North American Sales, while Anja Pöyhönen's area as sales director Europe will also cover Scandinavia. Nopanen's … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
Hong Kong - Helsinki freighter flights from 21 December 2014. The last freighter operation will depart Helsinki 20 December 2014 and return from Hong Kong 21 December 2014. “This has been one of the hardest collective decisions to make during my years at Finnair Cargo. We have over the years received excellent support from the Hong Kong and European freight forwarders and markets, as well as received positive feedback on the freighter operations. The biggest challenge we have … [Read more...] about Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Antti Kuusenmäki will head Finnair Cargo, reporting to Juha Järvinen, Finnair SVP commercial, and managing director of Finnair Cargo. Finnair Cargo Oy is part of Finnair’s new Commercial Division including Finnair’s Commercial department as well as Finnair Travel Retail, Amadeus Finland, Suntours and SMT. As the head of cargo, Antti also joins the leadership team of Finnair’s Commercial Division. "Antti Kuusenmäki has extensive airline experience in both … [Read more...] about Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Finnair Cargo MD named as group CCO
Finnair Cargo has named Juha Järvinen as chief commercial officer. Järvinen is currently managing director of Finland’s flag carrier and will take up his new role on 1 November 2014. He replaces Allister Peterson who is to leave Finnair at the end of the year. Finnair also confirmed that its SVP of resource management, Gregory Kaldahl, will leave the company on 31 December 2014, at the end of his four-year contract. … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo MD named as group CCO
