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TSA announces expansion of Certified Cargo Screening Program for manufacturers & shippers
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the Certified Cargo Screening Program that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. This change was published in the Federal Register. “The Certified Cargo Screening Program ensures that air cargo moves more quickly and securely through…
Read MoreSriLankan Airlines bags Best Intl Cargo Airline award
SriLankan Airlines Cargo was named as the Best International Cargo Airline at the recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023. SriLankan Cargo offers direct air cargo services out of the nine Indian cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Chennai, Trichy and Madurai, with connections to Colombo and beyond….
Read MoreOman Air Cargo volume up 42 pc in H1
Primarily driven by capacity expansion, Oman Air Cargo has recorded a remarkable 42% increase in cargo volumes for the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Between January and June 2023, total cargo revenue surpassed OMR 22.3 million, reflecting the resilience of operations amidst challenging…
Read MoreFrankfurt airport registers 2.3 pc rise in cargo in July
Europe’s busiest cargo airport Frankfurt has reported its first year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in 19 months. The German hub, in July 2023, registered a 2.3% increase in cargo volumes compared with a year earlier as volumes reached 164,503 tonnes. This was the first time Frankfurt registered an increase…
Read MoreFedEx wins ‘Best Express Logistics Service Provider’ Excellence Award
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Express Logistics Service Provider’ Excellence Award by the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The award recognises FedEx’s unwavering commitment to service excellence, sustainability,…
Read MoreCathay Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation in the air & on the ground
Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. With this new accreditation, both Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal each now hold the full set of CEIV certifications, joining CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh and…
Read MoreDogs employed to detect banned items in airfreight
To find prohibited items in airfreight shipments, DB Schenker in the UK is using free-running explosive detection dogs. The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell. They include Spaniels and Labradors, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. The…
Read MoreBulk drug imports from China soar to 75 pc in FY23
Despite the commissioning of various domestic manufacturing projects under the government’s production-linked incentive scheme, bulk drug imports from China increased from 62 per cent to 75 per cent in the past nine years and India continues to depend on Chinese shipments, according to a report by Care Ratings. Import…
Read MoreDHL Global Forwarding announces leadership changes in air freight business
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced a change in its global leadership team. Thomas Mack, Executive Vice President Air Freight, will move into a new Senior Advisor role and continue to report directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding….
Read MoreUPS Healthcare launches UPS Premier service across India
UPS Healthcare has announced the expansion of its UPS Premier service to India, marking another step in ongoing service and technology upgrades to meet the evolving needs of critical time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments. Indian customers will have access to UPS Premier Gold service benefits, including “first-in, first-off” prioritisation, built-in…
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