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ICAO and WCO update air cargo security guidance
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have issued new guidance to help the air cargo industry manage air cargo security threats.The third edition of “Moving Air Cargo Globally" describes the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, and highlights how they can work together effectively ...
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NewsAFKLMP achieves IATA lithium battery certification
Source: AFKLMPAir France KLM Martinair Cargo has achieved IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Libatt) certification for its Air France Cargo hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Chicago O'Hare.The airline group said that a strict assessment confirmed that it held the highest safety standards to ...
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Schiphol responds to thefts with new security requirement
Schiphol Airport is responding to incidents of theft with the implementation of stricter security requirements from the start of 2024.The airport will implement the Secure Import system that will see ground handlers advise forwarders when a shipment is ready for collection.Forwarders will then instruct a company to pick up the ...
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Ukraine claims Antonov cargo-passenger aircraft
Ukraine has taken control of an Antonov cargo-passenger aircraft AN-140-100 that was previously under Russian ownership.According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the aircraft has been acquired by Ukraine from the "sanctioned" Russian company Rostec.The aircraft had been handed to Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Antonov for technical adjustments and tests prior ...
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EASA warns of door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines of a door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 passenger to freighter conversions.In a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) issued on June 23, the EASA referenced an incident in February 2021 that is being investigated by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft ...
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Cargo handler CHI completes TIACA sustainability programme
CHI Group has become the first German cargo handler to complete TIACA's BlueSky Sustainability programme.The handler said that the BlueSky programme assesses, verifies, and validates the sustainability performance of air cargo companies.As part of the programme, CHI answered a questionnaire of nearly 300 questions and provided supporting evidence.CHI said that ...
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Atlas Air promotes Broekman
Atlas Air has promoted Richard Broekman to executive vice president, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability.In his new role, Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and charter services.Additionally, Broekman ...
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Russia calls Canada’s seizure of AN-124 “shameless theft”
Russia has labelled Canada's decision to seize a Volga-Dnepr AN-124 stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the start of the war in Ukraine as “shameless theft”.The aircraft has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since February 27 last year, after landing just before the government of Canada announced restrictions on ...
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NewsForwarders told digitalisation key to meeting stricter sustainability requirements
Lionel van der Walt. Spurce: MeantimeFreight forwarders have been told it is imperative they adopt digital solutions to meet stricter sustainability reporting regulations.Speaking at the Multimodal 2023 exhibition and conference in the UK, Lionel van der Walt, chief growth officer at emissions data provider Raft, said that new sustainability reporting ...
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NewsCanada set to seize Volga-Dnepr AN-124
Image: Greg Waldron/FlightGlobalThe Canadian government has ordered the seizure of a Volga-Dnepr AN-124 stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the start of the war in Ukraine.The aircraft landed at the airport on February 27, just hours before the government of Canada announced restrictions on Russian aircraft in response to the ...
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UK government weighs up a standard for customs intermediaries
UK forwarder association BIFA has urged its corporate members to take part in a government consultation on whether a voluntary standard should be introduced for customs intermediaries.BIFA said that a previous government review had found that traders found it difficult to identify good quality intermediaries and is therefore conducting a ...
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US shippers warned of stricter security rules for larger air cargo loads
US freight forwarders have been urged to prepare for stricter cargo security rules by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) or face not being able to fly larger shipments.AfA executive director Brandon Fried said that from October shippers wishing to fly cargo that cannot be screened - due to size or volume ...
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FIATA updates dangerous goods advice
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has published the third edition of its dangerous goods brochure.Introduction to the Regulations for the Safe Handling and Transport of Dangerous Goods equips operators with essential knowledge and guidelines for safe transportation.FIATA says that with industry continuing to prioritise safety and compliance, ...
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Korean Air gains IATA CEIV battery certificate
Korean Air has gained IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification.In December last year, Korean Air joined a working group led by Incheon International Airport Corporation, along with stakeholders including forwarders and other operators in the domestic air cargo sector, to prepare for the certification.All stakeholders ...
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NewsSilk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA's CEIV Lithium Battery certification.The certification recognises that the carrier has implemented processes and practices to mitigate the risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries and that it complies with requirements.The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification ...
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Video: Airfreight faces increase in regulation over the coming five years
At last month’s IATA World Cargo Symposium in Istanbul, the Air Cargo News team spoke to a variety of attendees to find out their thoughts on the current and future air cargo market. In our latest video, Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried outlines how the industry is faced with ...
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NewsCardinal Global Logistics invests in automated cargo insurance
Eyal Goldberg, chief executive and founder, Breeze. Photo: Breeze via MeantimeDigital cargo insurance firm Breeze has partnered with logistics software provider Ceedbox and freight forwarder Cardinal Global Logistics to develop a solution that aims to deliver seamless and instant all-risk cargo insurance, tackling the prevalent, global issue of underinsured freight.Cardinal ...
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NewsAvianca scores a CEIV hat-trick with lithium battery certification
Leonel Ortiz, Director of development of Avianca Cargo; Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo & Gabriel Oliva, CEO of Avianca Cargo. Source: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has achieved CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, becoming the first carrier in the Americas to achieve the IATA standard for three different categories.The certification ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo and Hactl partner in canine detection to sniff out lithium batteries
A technical detection dog at Hactl SuperTerminal 1 inspects a pallet of export cargo for any concealed lithium batteries, before loading onto a Qatar Airways flight.Qatar Airways Cargo and ground handler partner Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) are using technical detection dogs as an extra layer of airfreight ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.
Crane Worldwide Logistics has been awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification program is a rigorous certification process ensuring operations, personnel, and facilities adhere to the standards, government regulations, and guidelines for transporting Lithium-Ion batteries.The transportation and storage of Lithium-Ion batteries requires strict safety protocols ...