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Menzies partnership secures IATA CEIV pharma status in Nairobi
Photo: Menzies Aviation.The Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation partnership has been awarded IATA's CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification for its cargo handling facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya.This marks the seventh Menzies Aviation location to be awarded the certification and the ...
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IATA launches programme to support ground technologies
IATA’s director of ground operations presenting certificate to HACTL. Photo: IATAThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) aims to accelerate the introduction of enhanced ground support equipment (GSE) technologies into daily operations with a new programme.Presented at IATA’s Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) this week, the IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program recognises ...
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IATA: March air cargo volumes up 10%
Positive momentum for air cargo continued in March as it became the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.IATA reported that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023 levels, following rises in February, January and December.The trade body noted that "for the first ...
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CNS Partnership Conference to focus on sustainable growth
Source: IATAThe Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) Partnership Conference will be held from April 14-16 2024 under the theme: “Resilience Through Agility: Partnering for a Changing World”.The conference at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas will bring together around 700 stakeholders and representatives from across ...
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IATA reports an 11.9% jump in air cargo volumes for February
February was the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth for air cargo, according to data released by IATA.Total air cargo demand for the month rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels. The rise, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), comes as the market stabilises amid improved economic performance ...
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Cargo iQ appoints new executive director
Marie Seco-Köppen. Source: Cargo iQMarie Seco-Köppen is to take over from Lothar Moehle as the new executive director of Cargo iQ, the non-profit group that seeks to define the processes behind the transport of air cargo in order to measure success and continuously improve the value of airfreight for customers.Seco-Köppen ...
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IATA reports on latest progress made on lowering carbon emissions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its Fly Net Zero reports, which covers the latest industry developments for January and February as the industry moves towards a target of zero carbon emissions by 2050.Some of the latest developments relate to the cargo side of ...
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Seven firms sign up to IATA digital charter
Source: IATA IATA launched a Digitalization Leadership Charter at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong on 14 March with Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo as inaugural signatories. The charter has been developed in consultation ...
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IATA and SFC to offer precision in carbon reporting
Frederic Leger, IATA senior vice president for commercial products and services.IATA has announced a partnership with the non-profit organization for climate action, Smart Freight Centre (SFC), to provide more consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo.They told the WCS conference in Hong Kong on 13 March that they ...
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WFS works with Cathay Cargo and CHAMP on the launch of IATA ONE Record use case
Pedro Garcia, chief information officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS with Chris McDermott, CHAMP chief executive. Source: WFSAs previously reported in ACN, Cathay Cargo, the freight operation of the Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific, is utilising CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with ONE Record in ...
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Air cargo needs to look to tailored talent attraction
From left to right: Brendan Sullivan, IATA global head of cargo; Janina Meininger, business development manager, CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling; AlAnood AlSuwaidi, senior vice president cargo MEAA at Menzies Aviation; and HACTL chief executive Wilson Kwong. Photo: Air Cargo NewsGeneric, traditional talent attraction and retention incentives set the industry up ...
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Cathay Cargo benefits from CHAMP Cargosystems tech to go live with ONE Record
Cathay Cargo, the freight operation of the Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific, has used CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with ONE Record in its first use.Cathay Cargo is utilising CHAMP’s 1Neo-Connect for ONE Record, which is the International Air Transport Association’s standard for data sharing across the airfreight industry.CHAMP ...
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Lufthansa Cargo extends its agreement with IATA for CargoIS
Source: Lufthansa CargoThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that Germany freight carrier Lufthansa Cargo has renewed its agreement to use the trade body’s CargoIS platform.The new deal extends a partnership between the two that dates back more than a decade.IATA’s CargoIS provides comprehensive market intelligence relating to the ...
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Far East- North America cargo trade lane fuelled by e-commerce
E-commerce is driving the growth of the Far East – North America air cargo trade lane, according to IATA’S chief economist.International cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) were up 3% in 2023 for the Far East – North America trade lane, notably above other trade lanes, said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's senior vice ...
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Air cargo demand drivers
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe rapid rise of e-commerce, disruption in ocean shipping and supply chain diversification are some of the main drivers of air cargo demand in the current market.Speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van de Wouw identified three factors that drive air ...
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Accelerating the "glacial" pace of change in air cargo
Source: Air Cargo NewsAir cargo needs to move from talk to action if it is to speed up its “glacial pace” of change, according to speakers on an executive round table discussion at the IATA World Cargo Symposium.During the event’s opening plenary, IATA senior vice president operations, safety and security ...
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dnata gains IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Dubai-based aviation services provider dnata has received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries.The announcement was made in Hong Kong at this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium, being held between 12 and 14 March.Certification ...
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IATA WCS opening assesses progress on sustainability, digitalisation and safety
Source: IATASpeaking on the opening day of the 18th International Air Transport Association’s World Cargo Symposium (IATA WCS) in Hong Kong earlier today (12 March), the trade association’s global head of air cargo, Brendan Sullivan, noted that, “Air cargo is critical for the global economy. And it improves people’s lives.“In ...
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IATA certifies Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hactl for IEnvA
Source: Cathay PacificThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has fully certified Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), both handlers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), through its IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) process.The announcement was made at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) being held in ...
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Emirates’ lithium battery mobile app receives IATA recognition
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has been recognised by IATA for developing a mobile app dedicated to the safe shipment of lithium batteries.The trade body has awarded the airline a Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Award.The award was presented at IATA’s annual World Cargo Symposium (WCS), being held this ...