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Virgin Atlantic Cargo announces SAF programme
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme, designed to help freight forwarders and shippers manage their carbon emissions whilst demonstrating joint commitment to scaling the SAF industry. Customers participating in the scheme will contribute to the airline’s purchase of SAF, receiving a SAF certificate…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo’s ground handling agent Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo receives IATA’s Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification
The cargo carrier’s premier ground handling partner, Qatar Aviation Services Cargo has achieved a milestone certification, certifying the cargo facility at the Doha hub as a Smart Facility. QAS Cargo is the first cargo ground handing agent in the Middle East and Africa region to attain the Smart Facility…
Read MoreAir China Cargo inks cargo handling contract with Lufthansa Cargo
Air China Cargo has signed with Lufthansa Cargo freighter ground handling and cargo handling contracts at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China. Under these new agreements, Air China Cargo will provide ground services for Lufthansa Cargo at CTU, including freighter ramp operations, cargo warehousing, aircraft services and crew…
Read MoreCollaboration announced to accelerate aviation sector’s transition to net-zero
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, have announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The two organisations will assess the financial implications of…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Cargo becomes first US cargo carrier to join group dedicated to ending illegal wildlife trafficking
American Airlines Cargo has announced that it has joined United for Wildlife, a group dedicated to ending the illegal trafficking of wildlife, as first reported in the airline’s 2022 Sustainability Report. American signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration in December 2022, making it the first US airline and US cargo…
Read MoreGivven successfully executes temperature-controlled air charter project from Hyderabad to Jakarta
GIVVEN has successfully executed a temperature controlled air charter project for a consignment of Rotra Vaccines, weighing 18.5 MT and exclusively intended for children. With a steadfast commitment to preserving the vaccines’ potency, it meticulously ensured the maintenance of optimal temperature conditions throughout the shipment’s journey from Hyderabad to…
Read MoreBiju Patnaik Airport to re-launch int’l cargo ops from Sept.
TO boost exports from the state of Odisha, Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar, now connected with Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok through direct flights, is all set to re-launch international cargo handling operations from September 2023. The airport is upgrading its facilities to facilitate hasslefree export of goods. The…
Read MoreCainiao partners with AliExpress for 5-day delivery
CAINIAO Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, will be partnering with AliExpress to launch an industry first 5-day global delivery service offering, said Cainiao CEO Wan Lin while speaking at its annual Global Smart Logistics Summit. He provided an update on four business priorities this year, which includes…
Read MoreCanadian dock workers’ strike may cause shift to airfreight
CANADIAN dock workers’ strike at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert hasn’t yet resulted in a shift of cargo from sea to air, but there could be disruption to supply chains, the Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned. AfA Executive Director Brandon Fried said that if the strike action…
Read MoreCathay Cargo launches new brand campaign ‘We Know How’; building on its air cargo expertise
Cathay Cargo has launched its new brand campaign, “We Know How”, showcasing the brand’s strength and experience as a reliable expert in air cargo solutions. From temperature-sensitive vaccines and fresh produce to cars and caring for champion racehorses, Cathay Cargo experts ensure that all cargo arrives ready to make…
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