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NewsAvianca Cargo reports uptick in Mothers' Day flower volumes
Source: Avianca CargoColombia-headquartered Avianca Cargo has reported an increase in flower volumes handled for Mothers' Day celebrations.The freighter operator said that flower volumes from Colombia and Ecuador to US reached around 19,000 tons during this year's Mothers' Day celebration.Juan Cruz Correa, Avianca Cargo vice president of sales, said: "We closed ...
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NewsPharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner sign MoU to support life science and MedTech transportation
Source: Neutral Air PartnerPharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner have come together to work collaboratively towards improving the reliability, security and speed of life science and MedTech-related airfreight shipping.Under their memorandum of understanding (MoU), the two partners will conduct joint research and studies, create and collaborate on industry projects, share knowledge ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo and Cainiao extend their partnership
In news from the transport logistic and air cargo Europe event in Munich today, Saudia Cargo has signed a new 12-month ‘space and service commitment’ agreement with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group.The deal, which actually went into force on April 1, will be in effect until March ...
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NewsPuerto Rico life sciences air cargo community gathers momentum
From left to right: Advisor Jonas van Stekelenburg; David Perez-Larson, business development officer at the DEDC; and Kurt Schosinsky, chief executive of Viems Consulting and advisor for Aerostar Source: Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo CommunityLast month (April), it was announced that the life sciences air cargo business ...
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AAT gains food handling certifications
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) cargo terminal operator Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been granted ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP certifications.Both systems aim to prevent potential food safety hazards.ISO 22000:2018 is an internationally recognised standard that specifies the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS) in any organisation involved in ...
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NewsCCA looks at ways of minimising food loss during shipment
Source: CCAThe Cool Chain Association (CCA) has reported that a second trial involving the tracking of perishables during shipping undertaken on its behalf by the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has identified significant areas where action can be taken to reduce food loss.The Cool Chain Association (CCA) is a ...
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NewsEnvirotainer names Delphine Perridy Boile as CSO
Source: EnvirotainerEnvirotainer, a specialist in cold-chain pharma shipping containers, has named Delphine Perridy Boile as its new chief sales officer (CSO).Boile will lead all the company’s sales and marketing activity, taking responsibility for meeting growth targets.Reporting to the firm’s CEO, Peter Gisel-Ekdahlhe, she will also be a member of the ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo to boost e-commerce handling capability at Frankfurt hub
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo, the freight wing of the German flag-carrier, has presented its ambitions for Frankfurt Airport to become one of the world’s most important e-commerce hubs.It outlined these ambitions at the air cargo Europe exhibition in Munich that started today (May 9).Working closely with two subsidiaries – logistics ...
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Emirates SkyCargo launches new pharma services
Emirates SkyCargo, the airfreight division of Dubai-based carrier Emirates, has launched two new bespoke services for the global healthcare industry.Emirates Vital and Emirates Medical Devices will be available under the freight carrier’s rebranded Life Sciences and Healthcare product range, which also encompasses its pre-existing pharmaceutical transport offerings.Emirates Vital and Emirates ...
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NewsKenya Airways Cargo achieves CEIV Pharma
Source: Kenya Airways CargoKenya Airways Cargo has been awarded IATA's CEIV Pharma certification for its KQ Pharma Facility as it targets the healthcare market.The certification means that Kenya Airways' pharma facility complies with IATA Temperature Control Regulations and "adheres to international standards and best practices in cold chain and pharmaceutical ...
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NewsHacis opens cool chain facility at Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) has opened a climate-controlled “one-stop-shop” facility to cater for the growth in cool chain e-commerce shipments at Hong Kong International Airport.The Cool Zone facility is designed to speed up the shipment handling process and avoid the potential cost and delays of transferring ...
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NewsCarousel adds new time-critical airfreight route
Source: CarouselTime-critical logistics firm Carousel has added a new air cargo route between Germany and Ireland to meet growing demand.The service will operate between Hannover and Dublin and will utilise a nine-tonne payload aircraft, departing daily on Monday through to Friday from the German airport.The service will target automotive, construction, ...
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American Airlines approves Envirotainer pharma containers
American Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP containers for use on its fleet of aircraft to increase shipment options for pharmaceuticals.The approval is expected to help the airline better meet demand to deliver medicines that need to be temperature-controlled in transit while providing pharma shippers with sustainable ...
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DHL Express adds GoGreen Plus in Hong Kong
DHL Express has announced the launch of a new service that will allow customers in Hong Kong to reduce associated with shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).GoGreen Plus service is available through the MyDHL+ online portal and is made possible through the express firm's SAF partnership with ...
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Pharma.Aero welcomes new members
Pharma.Aero has welcomed several new members: logistics provider Dachser; temperature-controlled container manufacturer SkyCell; carriers Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo; and time-critical specialist time:matters.The latter three are all part of the Lufthansa Group and have joined as one member.Belgium-based Pharma.Aero is an international collaboration platform that brings together medical technology and ...
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NewsOpticooler RKN gains United Cargo approval
Opticooler RKN. ©DoKasch Temperature SolutionsUnited Cargo has completed the technical approval of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions’ Opticooler RKN solution for use on its temperature-controlled airfreight services, largely catering for pharmaceutical shipments.The airline already uses DoKaSch-TS’s Opticooler RAP option, which holds up to four CP 1 pallets (or five euro-pallets). The smaller ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo relaunches Next Generation Pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo has relaunched its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy.The relaunch includes several enhancements that streamline the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items that fall under the umbrella of Pharma.Last year, Qatar Airways Cargo transported ...
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NewsGeodis adds new US gateways for e-commerce service
Source: GeodisGeodis has added two new airport facilities in the US as it expands its direct-to-consumer cross-border delivery service.The two new facilities are located at New York JFK International and Los Angeles International (LAX) and were opened to meet e-commerce volume growth at Geodis' MyParcel business, which offers small parcel ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo supports pharma shipments with Tower Cold Chain containers
Photo: Tower Cold ChainSaudia Cargo has signed a global rental agreement with Tower Cold Chain for its temperature-controlled containers for shipping pharmaceutical, biotech and life science products.The deal expands the cargo airline's selection of cold chain products, both in terms of cargo size and temperature requirements.Tower Cold Chain’s technology is ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines link up networks
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and China-based express carrier SF Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link their respective networks.The MoU will see the two carriers operate flights via their two hubs starting in April. Etihad said the tie-up would enable it expand its reach into China with ...