In times of crisis, freight forwarders play a pivotal role in rescue and aid efforts in the wake of natural or manmade disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires or political unrest and conflict. Charter flights often offer the fastest way of delivering help to affected people and regions, whether it’s in the form of humanitarian aid delivery, food drops, firefighting equipment, medical evacuations or repatriations. Lives depend on swift and efficient logistical planning and execution, … [Read more...] about Setting up forwarders for humanitarian relief mission success
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MSC Air Cargo launches Tokyo service from Malpensa
MSC Air Cargo has launched a weekly service on 7 October between Milan’s Malpensa airport and Tokyo using its Boeing 777-200 freighter, as the airline looks to support the transport for high-value Italian exports. The Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery, originally landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport in Belgium before departing for Tokyo, Japan. The inaugural flight is part of a weekly service, which will operate every Friday from Malpensa, with a maximum … [Read more...] about MSC Air Cargo launches Tokyo service from Malpensa
Rebranded Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrates 10th year
Cathay Cargo Terminal recently celebrated its 10th year of full operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and revealed the new international branding in front of customers and friends. As part of the international rollout of the terminal’s new marketing brand, ‘Cathay Pacific Services Limited’ and ‘Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal’ will now be known as Cathay Cargo Terminal. Over the last decade, the terminal operator has handled over 11 million cargo unit load devices (ULD) … [Read more...] about Rebranded Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrates 10th year
Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
Saudia Cargo is bolstering its services for the healthcare and life sciences industry as the carrier achieved the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from IATA. The certification is designed to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. The airline, which started the certification process a year ago, said it has seen an … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Qatar Airways Cargo relaunched its mail product on 9 October, World Post Day, for both traditional and hybrid postal modes, which include those intended for express, priority, standard as well as empty mail receptacles. The mail product, which meets stringent regulatory standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has a few new enhancements, including 100 percent electronic data interchange or (EDI) at over 110 stations, fully … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Stakeholders roll out credit transfer system for SAF use
Neste, DHL Group and the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification or ISCC have joined forces to pioneer and test a system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers can credibly report the emission reduction achieved by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their carbon footprint from air travel and transport. As part of this collaboration the companies piloted the ISCC Credit Transfer System, where SAF use and related sustainability … [Read more...] about Stakeholders roll out credit transfer system for SAF use