IATA wants to reduce the complexity of audits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) aims to reduce the complexity of audits through the Smart Facility Operational Capacity (SFOC) programme. The initiative has two components, standardising the global audit programme and the committed audit reduction. The SFOC Audit Certification provides airlines with the assurance that certified facilities are adhering to IATA’s Resolutions and Recommended […]
Singapore Airlines renews Cargo iQ audit
Singapore Airlines Cargo has retained its certification as an accredited member of Cargo iQ following an audit by SGS. All members are audited every three years to ensure they are aligned to Cargo iQ standards, with external auditor SGS carrying out the audit. Ariaen Zimmerman, executive director of Cargo iQ says: “At Cargo iQ we […]
Singapore Airlines launches THRUCOOL for high-value pharma
Singapore Airlines has launched THRUCOOL, a service to transport high-value, time-sensitive and temperature controlled pharmaceutical cargo with speed and reliability. THRUCOOL offers dedicated cold chain services to safeguard the integrity of pharmaceuticals and healthcare shipments, including priority uplift and handling, quick ramp transfer at airports, cold room facilities, as well as thermal blankets and covers […]
NCA and SIA Cargo build on block space agreement with new MoU
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop strategic partnership, building on existing block space agreements. In the first phase, the two airlines have agreed to introduce codeshare services on routes between Tokyo and Singapore after 1 April 2018, subject to regulatory approval, which will […]
Asia Pacific continues to rise as emerging markets open up
The current peak season may be stealing the lime light, but underlying it all has been a solid year for the industry and for one market in particular – SE Asia – air cargo supply chain executives are upbeat on the market’s solid future despite the challenges, Donald Urquhart writes. It is not hard to […]
