Tapping the rapidly growing demand for Chinese perishable food imports, Qantas Freight has been named as the exclusive air freight partner to carry VAN Dairy's fresh Tasmanian milk export to Ningbo, China. In the first half of 2017, subject to government and regulatory approvals, Qantas will carry more than 50,000 litres of fresh VAN milk in the belly of a B767-300 freighter from Hobart to the second largest city in the Zhejiang Province which has a population of 55 million people. The … [Read more...] about Qantas does ‘milk run’ from Tasmania to China
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Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Cargolux introduces a new direct weekly flight from Luxembourg to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico from 2 October bringing the number of weekly services it operates between Europe and Puerto Rico to five. Cargolux utilised highly specialised cool chain equipment and the most modern dedicated freighter in the industry, the B747-8F, that is ideally suited for perishable and cool chain shipments with its four independently adjustable climate zones, superior range and speed, the carrier said. Cargolux has … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
The Perishable Center Frankfurt has announced its has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma certification making it the first ‘neutral’ logistics service provider at Frankfurt Airport. As well as products such as fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers, the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF), Europe's largest airfreight centre for temperature-controlled logistics, also handles pharmaceutical products. The certification of PCF according to the specifications of the EU Guideline Good Distribution … [Read more...] about First CEIV Pharma certified neutral logistics provider at Frankfurt Airport
IAG Cargo to begin London-Santiago service this winter
IAG Cargo has today announced that it will be launching a new four-times weekly route to Santiago, Chile starting from its winter 2016 schedule. Operated with a British Airways B787-9, the service will offer customers a weekly lift of up to 3,360 tonnes into Latin America. The new route - IAG Cargo’s longest direct route - will make the airline the only carrier to fly direct from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub to Santiago International Airport (SCL). “This new route adds to our expanding … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo to begin London-Santiago service this winter
IAG cargo extends its reach into South Africa
IAG Cargo has today announced the launch of a new B777-200 Cape Town, South Africa service, set to operate three times a week from London Gatwick from 24 November and continuing through the winter schedule. This route supplements the three times a week A330-300 Madrid-Johannesburg service, due to start 1 August and the existing London Heathrow - Cape Town and Johannesburg services already operated by IAG Cargo. The new Cape Town route brings total flights to the country from both IAG’s London … [Read more...] about IAG cargo extends its reach into South Africa
Chubu Centrair airport taps growing perishables trade
Chubu Centrair International Airport southwest of Tokyo near the city of Nagoya has emerged as a key hub for agricultural exporters as they capitalise on local subsidies, a growing global demand for traditional Japanese food and a weakening yen. With strong support from local authorities and the business community, including a recently introduced export promotion plan, some companies have moved cargo operations from other airports to Centrair, according to a report by Chunichi … [Read more...] about Chubu Centrair airport taps growing perishables trade
