AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has become the first airline in Russia and the seventh in the world to be awarded IATA's Center of Excellence for Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for the global transportation of pharma products via its cargo hub in Sheremetyevo, Moscow. The transportation of temperature sensitive pharma shipments is one of the fastest-growing air cargo markets, driven by global demand for healthcare and life science products. In order to comply … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo gains IATA CEIV certification
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Cargo agency programme officially kicks off
At a signing ceremony held today at FIATA Airfreight Institutes 95th meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially signed the agreement to launch the IATA FIATA Air Cargo Programme (IFACP) first announced in July. The IFACP is the result of years of work which kicked off after a 2012 review of the existing programme. The new structure shaping the relationship between … [Read more...] about Cargo agency programme officially kicks off
American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first carrier to fully adopt, implement and integrate the next generation messaging standard, Cargo Extensible Mark-up Language or Cargo-XML in its core cargo management system, CROAMIS. The Cargo-XML messaging is an initiative mandated by International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a preferred standard for electronic communication between airlines and other air cargo stakeholders such as shippers, freight forwarders, ground-handling agents, … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
June sees highest growth in 14 months: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3 per cent year-on-year - the fastest pace of growth in 14 months. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.9 per cent year-on-year, keeping yields under downward pressure. Freight demand increased year-on-year in June across all regions with the exception of Latin America which recorded … [Read more...] about June sees highest growth in 14 months: IATA
Airline industry pledges to fight wildlife trafficking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to partner with government authorities and conservation organisations in the fight against the traffickers of endangered animals. "The illegal wildlife trade threatens the survival of many endangered species, the local communities and businesses that depend on them, and poses a risk to health and … [Read more...] about Airline industry pledges to fight wildlife trafficking
