Jan de Rijk Logistics, based in the Netherlands, will provide European trucking services to IAG Cargo for their Iberian traffic. Currently, Jan de Rijk is already a large supplier for the road feeding services for IAG Cargo in Europe in general. … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk to serve IAG Cargo for Iberian traffic
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IAG launches Cargo Connector in San Franciso
IAG Cargo has launched its Cargo Connector service in San Francisco, the 10th city on IAG Cargo’s global network to receive the service. At no additional cost, freight forwarders in San Francisco can now opt to have IAG Cargo collect and courier deliveries of less than 300 kilos direct from their premises to the airport. IAG said the service at San Francisco International will benefit a significant amount of IAG Cargo customers, 95 per cent of whom are based within a 5 mile … [Read more...] about IAG launches Cargo Connector in San Franciso
IAG Cargo joins the top table at AfA
IAG Cargo has become the first international carrier to gain Platinum membership of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) – the organisation that represents the voice of the air freight forwarding industry. As Platinum members, IAG Cargo will help to shape AfA policy and engage in advocacy on key legislation that affects the cargo industry, freight forwarders and airlines, making it an influential industry voice. Other benefits of membership include affinity and training programmes, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo joins the top table at AfA
IAG Cargo earns GDP cool chain cert
British Airways and Iberia’s cargo division IAG has become the first airline to be awarded accreditation under new EU Good Distribution Practices (GDP) guidelines. The EU published its updated guidelines on GDP in November 2013 and following an inspection by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the airline IAG Cargo has been granted GDP and Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) for medicinal products. Alan Dorling, global head of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo earns GDP cool chain cert
IAG Cargo launches EuroConnector
IAG Cargo has launched EuroConnector, a new service that the company says is a simple, cost effective and time-definite option for shipping freight into, around and out of Europe. The launch has been timed to coincide with peak business demand in the run up to Christmas. Businesses that currently rely on truck networks when connecting globally to or from Europe can now take advantage of the carrier’s short-haul network through a simply-priced tariff. Connecting to the 114 European … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo launches EuroConnector
IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility
IAG Cargo has completed a number of significant infrastructure upgrades to Premia, its London Heathrow-based premium freight handling facility. According to IAG, customers using relevant their cargo premium products, including Constant Climate and Prioritise, will benefit from an even higher standard of customer service, helping to ensure that shipments get to their markets on time and in perfect condition. Some of the key enhancements include over 50 per cent improvement in loose handling … [Read more...] about IAG upgrades Heathrow freight handling facility