The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing. As with many products shipped by air, effective standards, globally implemented, are needed to ensure safety. The challenge is the rapid increase in global demand for lithium batteries (the market is growing 30 percent annually) bringing many new shippers … [Read more...] about IATA urges more attention on lithium battery shipments
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dnata’s Singapore ops gets digital lift with Hermes NG
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has completed ‘phase 1’ of its digitalisation project with cargo handler dnata Singapore, after a successful implementation of its Hermes NG Ecosystem at Changi Airport. Phase 1 of the project included the implementation of the latest versions of the Hermes 5 Cargo Management System, the Hermes NG Business Intelligence & Datalakes solution, as well as NG Track&Trace, and seamless integration with technology partner SpeedCargo’s CargoEye … [Read more...] about dnata’s Singapore ops gets digital lift with Hermes NG
Geodis names new managing director for Malaysia
Global freight forwarder GEODIS has announced the appointment of Eddie Chang as its new managing director for Malaysia, as the company looks to bolster its multimodal network across Southeast Asia. With over 25 years of experience in the logistics sector, Chang will be responsible for leading growth in Malaysia, especially in key verticals like automotive, industrial and high tech. The former managing director at Tigers Global Logistics and director at JAS Worldwide will also look to … [Read more...] about Geodis names new managing director for Malaysia
Korean Air renews CEIV Pharma certification
Korean Air is strengthening its competitive advantage in the global air cargo market with the recent certification from IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma (CEIV Pharma). Valid for three years, the certification requires a thorough evaluation of the airline’s capabilities, with more than 280 items on the ‘checklist,’ including transportation handling procedure, storage facilities, equipment, and the ability to adhere to regulations. The airline provides … [Read more...] about Korean Air renews CEIV Pharma certification
Lodige Industries delivers automated cargo terminal at TFU
Lödige Industries has installed a new fully automated air cargo terminal at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) for international shipments, featuring two elevating transfer vehicles (ETVs) with a five-level, three-directional automated ULD storage and handling system for 227 20-ft storage positions. A spokesperson from the airport said that Chengdu Tianfu is in the process of becoming an integrated international transport hub connecting China with Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia … [Read more...] about Lodige Industries delivers automated cargo terminal at TFU
WFS invests in new Schiphol facility ahead of peak
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is set to open a new warehouse at Amsterdam Schiphol for offline cargo in August to support its growing client base and add capacity ahead of the peak season. The new 3,000-sqm facility is the fourth cargo terminal for WFS at Schiphol, where the ground handler now has 17,500 square metres of space. The warehouse will be dedicated to handling offline cargo, the company noted. WFS emphasized its ongoing commitment to invest in airport facilities in Europe and … [Read more...] about WFS invests in new Schiphol facility ahead of peak
