Menzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
IATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
IATA has launched an ‘Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme’ with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices
IATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an 'Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme' with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with industry safety standards.
IATA: Air cargo demand robust in October but outlook less positive
Air cargo volumes remained robust in October as traffic was up year on year for the fifteenth consecutive month but the coming 12 months should be viewed with caution, according to IATA.
dnata is first ground handler in Europe to earn IATA environmental management certification
Global air and travel services provider dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the IATA environmental management certification in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.
IATA sees surge in advanced information filing in 2025
More countries can be expected to follow the US’s lead in requiring advanced information on shipments arriving from abroad, says IATA in its Cargo Operations 2025 Strategic Priorities Report.
Scaling up open source software
Collaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.
Air cargo demand up again in September but growth narrows
Air cargo demand continued to increase at a high level in September, although year-on-year improvements narrowed slightly compared with the last nine months.
Air Incheon becomes IATA member
Air Incheon has become the first cargo airline in the Republic of Korea to obtain full membership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air cargo market records nine months of double-digit growth
August was the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth for the global air cargo market boosted by global trade growth, e-commerce demand and ocean shipping constraints.
SATS to expand deployment of DG Autocheck
Singapore-headquartered ground handler SATS is expanding the implementation of Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck across its network of handling stations.
IATA urges government action as it forecasts $128bn annual net-zero spend
Airline association IATA forecasts an average of $128bn in annual capital expenditure will be needed for the airline industry to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
FIATA endorses IATA Cargo Handling Manual
Freight forwarder association FIATA has given its backing to IATA’s Cargo Handling Manual in a move they hope will create efficiencies in airport operations through the use of a consistent set of global standards.
Danx Carousel continues expansion with LPR takeover
Time-critical logistics firm Danx Carousel has continued with its expansion programme through the acquisition of Germany-based LPR Group
UPS completes Frigo-Trans and BPL acquisitions
UPS has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide complex healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.