Air India becomes first and only Indian carrier awarded Good Distribution Practices certification for its cargo business; providing world class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business, reinforcing its commitment to delivering world class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products. Air India is the first and only Indian carrier, and among a few in Asia, to have achieved…
Read MoreACAAI-SRC strengthens industry bonds at annual air cargo stakeholders meet in Chennai
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India – Southern Region Chapter (ACAAI-SRC) hosted its Annual Chennai Air Cargo Stakeholders Get-Together, attracting broad participation from across the cargo ecosystem. Industry stakeholders including Cargo Terminal Operators (CTOs), CCBA, Airlines, Drug Controller, CLRI, FSSAI, and Blue Dart & others came together for…
Read MoreAir India SATS inaugurates world class logistics park at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), India’s leading airport services management company, has announced the launch of the AISATS BLR Logistics Park at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport). One of the largest on-airport logistics parks in South India, constructed with an investment of INR 200 crore,…
Read MoreWFS expands global Emirates partnership with new cargo handling contract at Frankfurt Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a new five-year cargo handling contract with the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates SkyCargo at Frankfurt Airport. This strategic win strengthens SATS’ and WFS’ long-standing partnership with Emirates, with the group now providing specialised gateway…
Read MorePortal launched for live animals regulations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched LAR Verify, a digital portal to improve the welfare and safe transport of live animals by air. Using LAR Verify, airlines, shippers and freight forwarders can access accurate operator and destination-specific requirements as defined by the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). The regulations have…
Read MoreKhaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses inauguration of regional vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the inauguration of a regional vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025. The event, organised by the…
Read MoreJewar Multi-Modal Cargo Hub set to commence operations
The Multi-Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH) at Jewar is poised to commence operations later this year in tandem with the launch of international flight services from Noida International Airport, according to reports. Designed to handle 2.5 lakh tonnes of cargo annually in its first phase, the hub is spread over…
Read MoreIATA CEIV marks 10 years of improving air cargo supply chain performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is marking 10 years of its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) program, which continues to improve the air cargo supply chain’s performance on quality, safety, and compliance. Launched in 2014 with CEIV Pharma to support the handling of specialized cargo, CEIV provides industry-wide…
Read MoreHactl praises HKIA for holding top airport slot
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has welcomed the news that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its standing as the world’s busiest cargo airport for the 14th time since 2010. According to figures from Airports Council International, Hong Kong…
Read MoreHactl achieves top standard in new IATA security audit scheme
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the largest independent handler at the world’s top cargo hub – has been awarded the highest level attainable – Operating Status – for any new entrant to the IATA Security Management System (SeMS). The comprehensive IATA SeMS Certification process focuses on…
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