Policy – Page 14
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NewsTAPA EMEA names advisory board members
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has created a new Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) advisory board to help it become an "end-to-end supply chain resilience organisation".The advisory board will be led by TAPA EMEA president and chief executive Thorsten Neumann.Other members of the board are: Gilad Solnik, director ...
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FTA welcomes UK government's Freeport plan
Logistics organisation Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the UK government's plans to establish 10 freeports but said questions about the scheme remain.The organisation said the move had the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade.However, Zoe McLernon, multimodal policy manager at FTA, added that it would like more ...
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NTSB releases Atlas Air freighter crash findings
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that Atlas Air flight 3591 crashed outside Houston in 2019 after the first officer, due partly to sensory illusion, improperly reacted to inadvertent activation of the aircraft’s go-around mode.The NTSB, in conclusions released July 14, also cites first officer airmanship deficiencies and ...
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NewsAirforwarders Association: How to handle the all-cargo screening mandate
In the first article of a new column series from the Airforwarders Association, executive director Brandon Fried outlines how we can approach the latest US all-cargo screening mandate, due to come into effect in June 2021, without risking our safety.Air cargo security is constantly evolving, and the next chapter could ...
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Smiths Detection updates dangerous goods scanner
Security firm Smiths Detection has enhanced its HI-SCAN 10080 XCT scanner with iCMORE algorithms to enhance its ability to detect lithium batteries and dangerous goods such as flammable liquids and solids.With iCMORE, Smiths Detection can now "reliably and accurately detect potentially dangerous lithium batteries", alongside other dangerous goods, across both ...
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Redline to provide sniffer dog certification in the UK
Redline has won a seven-year contract from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to be the UK’s sole certifier and quality assurer of free running explosive detection dogs.The certification and quality assurance process is set by the Department for Transport (DfT) and overseen by the CAA, which is responsible for ...
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NewsConroute Logistics achieves AEO accreditation
Johan Hagman, financial director (left) and Joakim Hagman, sales director of the Conroute group (right)Conroute Logistics, sister company of Swedish firm and U-Freight Group (UFL) partner Conroute Air & Sea, has achieved AEO-F accreditation.The European Union AEO scheme is co-ordinated by the World Customs Organisation. By meeting AEO standards, businesses ...
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ICAO task force provides Covid-19 guidance for safe air cargo operations
ICAO has provided a series of guidelines on how air cargo operations should be carried out at airports to reduce the spread of coronavirus.The guidance was issued by ICAO’s Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) after consulting with countries, regional organisations, the World Health Organisation and aviation industry groups.The cargo guidance ...
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NewsTAPA warns of post-lockdown cargo crime spike
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has warned of an expected spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns are eased across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).TAPA said that despite many populations being advised to stay at home to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, its Incident Information Service ...
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NewsAvion Express set to launch US cargo services
Avion Express Malta Airbus A320Avion Express Malta has obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to conduct passenger and cargo flights to and from the US.The Maltese company will now be able to make wet-lease agreements with companies throughout North America.Avion Express Malta, operating Airbus A320 aircraft, is a sister company ...
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UK forwarders fear Brexit customs staff shortage
A survey carried out by UK forwarder group BIFA has shown that half of respondents are concerned that they will not have enough staff to carry out customs work should the country leave the European Union (EU) without a trade deal.The survey revealed "considerable concerns" regarding the recruitment of staff ...
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NewsWagtail UK launches explosive detection dog services for air cargo
Wagtail UK FREDDWagtail UK has achieved government certification to provide explosive detection dog services for the UK air cargo industry.The company said that it had undertaken a "rigorous training programme" set out by the UK government to prepare its Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDD) for air cargo screening.Wagtail’s first ...
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China lifts restrictions on all-cargo operations in Beijing
China’s civil aviation regulator will now allow carriers to operate all-cargo flights at Beijing’s two airports, lifting restrictions that only allowed them to pick one of the two.On May 14, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) stated that effective immediately, carriers could operate such flights at both Beijing Capital ...
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NewsLATAM completes first of 42 Brazilian government cargo flights
LATAM has completed the first of 42 fights carrying medical masks acquired by Brazil's Ministry of Health.The first batch of the 240m surgical and N95 masks, acquired by the Federal Government to fight Covid-19, arrived in Brazil on Wednesday night.LATAM's Boeing 787-9, chartered by the Ministry of Infrastructure, landed at ...
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E-commerce faces tough cargo capacity shortage because of bellyhold reliance
IATA and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have warned that the e-commerce sector is facing a shortage of air cargo capacity because of its reliance on passenger operations.The two organisations said that the coronavirus outbreak had created a surge in e-commerce demand as more people shopped from home, while air ...
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Anchorage Airport open again after false freighter bomb threat
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was forced to close for a short time on Saturday (May 2) after a bomb threat was made against a Taiwan-based China Airlines' cargo flight.The freighter was forced to divert to the Alaskan Airport after taking off from Seattle, en route to Taipei, after a ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo outlines Covid-19 safety measures at its handling facilities
Emirates SkyCargo tunnelEmirates SkyCargo has given an update on its operations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The carrier is currently operating scheduled flights on its Boeing 777-F and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to almost 60 global destinations.Emirates SkyCargo is also playing its role in the fight against Covid-19 by transporting essential medical ...
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Failure to extend Brexit talks 'very risky', say UK forwarders
UK freight forwarder association BIFA has said that the government's refusal to extend trade deal talks with the European Union is "very risky" given the coronavirus outbreak.BIFA said that even before the pandemic, there were concerns among BIFA members that the 11-month transition wouldn’t leave enough time to prepare for ...
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Dimerco receives AEO accreditation across China
Taiwan-based freight forwarder Dimerco has received AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) accreditation across China, confirming its status as a leading logistics provider with a proven secure supply chain from shipments' point of origin to the final delivery destination.A spokesman at Dimerco explained: "While our AEO certified status was already recognized in ...
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IATA renews call to keep air cargo flowing
IATA has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing.The association said that delays in permit approvals, quarantine measures for air cargo crew and not enough support on the ground continue to hamper the movement of cargo flights carrying vital medical supplies and other ...