Airfreight grows at fastest rate since 2010 with 14% growth in March
Global airfreight has grown at rates not seen since October 2010 with freight tonne kilometres (FTK) expanding 14 per cent in March, topping off a very strong first quarter. The strong airfreight demand is consistent with an increase in world trade and a six-year high in new export orders. An increase in the shipment of […]
Reorganised Swiss WorldCargo looks to the future
Swiss WorldCargo has restructured its departments as it looks to tackle the new norms for now and in the future of the air cargo industry and has put the customer at the forefront of their strategy. The airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has rolled out a fresh organisational structure, which it says […]
DFW cool chain facility on track and CEIV on the way
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport has big cargo plans and is building a new cool chain facility along with working on gaining the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CEIV Pharma certification. The gateway’s executive vice president for global strategy and development, John Ackerman (pictured below) spoke to Air Cargo Week at IATA’s World Cargo […]
Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for supporting IATA CEIV
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recognised Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s support of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) program. Schiphol formed Pharma Gateway Amsterdam (PGA) a year ago to provide a transparent and qualified pharma air cargo supply chain, and members must undergo CEIV certification and are provided […]
IATA WCS2017: Astral Aerial wins Innovation Award with drone project
Astral Aerial Solutions has won the 2017 IATA Cargo Innovation Award with its ‘UTM Concept for Africa’, a project to use drones in remote areas with insufficient infrastructure. Kenya-based Astral Aerial Solutions is a subsidiary of Astral Aviation, and says the concept seeks to answer the questions surrounding safe, secure and effective drone operations and […]
IATA WCS 2017: freighters going nowhere according to Boeing’s Crabtree
Freighters are “here to stay” – Boeing Commercial Airplanes regional director and airline market analysis for marketing and business development, Tom Crabtree told delegates yesterday at the International Air Transport Association’s World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi. He explained in a session how air cargo demand would affect the freighter market that freighters are essential […]
IATA WCS2017: IATA Cargo Handling Manual launched
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) to help airlines and cargo handlers work together more effectively while improving safety and efficiency. The ICHM, launched at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi, is the first complete set of standards covering operational activities of all stakeholders in […]
IATA WCS2017: Air cargo must modernise and improve service
The air cargo industry must accelerate modernisation and focus on delivering high quality service, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general and chief executive officer, Alexandre de Juniac urges. Speaking at the 11th World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi, de Juniac told delegates that the two key areas for industry transformation are simple modern […]
HACTL gains CEIV Pharma certification
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has gained the International Air Transport Association CEIV Pharma certificate – becoming the first cargo handler in Hong Kong to obtain the certification. Hactl’s certification is the result of an initiative sponsored by Hong Kong Airport Authority, in which all relevant industry players at the airport will undergo validation for […]
IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards return for second edition
The IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards will be returning for its second edition, and the association has announced the finalists for this year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will announce the winners during the closing plenary of the 11th IATA World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi on 16 March, and the winner will receive […]
CHEP rebranded as Unilode Aviation Solutions
CHEP Aerospace Solutions has been rebranded Unilode Aviation Solutions following its acquisition by EQT Infrastructure in November 2016. Unilode owns and manages approximately 100,000 outsourced unit load devices for more than 40 airline customers across a network of 450 airports and 48 repair and service centres. Unilode president and chief executive officer, Dr Ludwig Bertsch […]
IATA: Air cargo outperforms expectations in 2016
Freight volumes outperformed forecasts in 2016 with 3.8 per cent growth helped by strong recovery in the second half of the year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. Global airfreight volumes had a weak start to the year but picked up in the second half with a strong peak season, increased shipments of silicon […]
IATA: Confidence improving but profit momentum may be slowing
Confidence among industry heads is slowly improving, as more are expecting profits to improve over the next 12 months, but the momentum in the profitability cycle may be weakening, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. In its Airline Business Confidence Index January 2017 survey, 38.9 per cent of heads of cargo and CFOs said […]
IATA: Profits grow in third quarter but momentum weakening
The airline industry had a solid third quarter with profits up on the same period last year but there are signs the momentum for profitability has weakened, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. In its Airlines Financial Monitor December 2016, IATA says third quarter (Q3) profits are up to $13.3 billion compared to $12.8 […]
SIA Cargo attains CEIV Pharma certificate
Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) has gained the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification. The carrier is the first in Asia Pacific to attain the certificate and SIA Cargo president, Chin Yau Seng says: “We are acutely aware of the important role that these shipments play in serving […]
IATA: Growth slows slightly in November but remains strong
Airfreight growth slowed slightly in November to 6.8 per cent year-on-year (YOY) but it is still growing at more than 2.5 times the average monthly rate seen for the past decade, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. Growth in November was slightly slower than in October, when freight tonne kilometres (FTK) were up 8.4 […]
IATA: Air cargo grows 8.2% – the strongest in 18 months
European cargo growth led the way in October with a 13.4 per cent surge, driven by German exports and a weak euro, boosting worldwide volumes by 8.2 per cent, IATA says. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says freight tonne kilometre growth (FTK) was the strongest for 18 months, helped by the collapse of the […]
Cyber Freight gains IATA CEIV Pharma certificate
Cyber Freight Amsterdam a subsidiary of Cyber Freight International and a member of Pharma Gateway Amsterdam, has been awarded the International Air Transport Association’s CEIV Pharma certificate. The company says CEIV is in line with the goals set by Pharma Gateway Amsterdam, the initiative of ACN and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, of which Cyber Freight is a member […]
AirBridgeCargo gains IATA CEIV Pharma certification
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has become the first Russian airline to gain International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification at its Moscow hub. The certificate was presented to ABC by IATA manager aviation solutions Russia branch office, Andrey Bystrov. ABC completed preparation for CEIV certification and passed the audit […]
States urged to take action on rogue lithium battery manufacturers
Lithium batteries are the hottest dangerous (DGR) goods topic in air cargo due to the threat they pose to safety. Just over six months ago, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) prohibited the carriage as cargo of lithium ion batteries (UN 3480 only) on passenger aircraft. Other changes, include the requirement UN 3480 be shipped […]
Air cargo shoots up 6.1% in September
Air cargo shot up 6.1 per cent in September helped by unique factors such as the collapse of Hanjin marine shipping, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. Volumes grew at the fastest pace since the US West Coast seaports strike in February 2015, and that September was helped by new export orders, as well […]
Turkish gains IATA CEIV across its operations
Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo and its Istanbul hub have been awarded the International Air Transport Association’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators’ (CEIV) Pharma certificate. IATA’s head of cargo, Glyn Hughes awarded the certificate at a ceremony at the Turkish Cargo stand at TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Paris today. The carrier has completed the certification process […]
IATA and ACI Europe welcome Heathrow expansion decision
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have both cautiously welcomed the UK government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The UK government announced its approval for the third runway almost 14 months after the Airports Commission, which it set up in 2012, published its report recommending […]
TEAM-UP pharma-logistics initiative launched
The TEAM-UP pharma-logistics initiative has been founded with the aim to improve corporate efficiencies, better overall sector performance and enhanced patient/user safety when it goes live in January 2017. The initiative was announced at the International Air Transport Association AirPharma Conference in Brussels on 12 October and is modelled around supply chain models from other […]
IATA: Air cargo improving after slow start to year
The air cargo industry has improved since the slow start to the year, with all regions except Latin America seeing freight tonne kilometre (FTKs) growth in August though load factors remain at historic lows. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says FTKs are up 3.9 per cent in August though available FTKs rose 4.1 per […]
American Airlines Cargo aiming for IATA CEIV Pharma certification
American Airlines Cargo has started the process to obtain International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification. Initially its home base and key hub Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport, and Miami International Airport will be assessed followed by its 25,000 square foot pharmaceutical and healthcare facility at Philadelphia International Airport, […]
Qatar becomes first carrier to implement IATA’s Cargo-XML
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first carrier to fully adopt, implement and integrate the next generation messaging standard, Cargo-XML in its cargo management system – CROAMIS. The Cargo-XML messaging is an initiative mandated by International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a preferred standard for electronic communication between airlines and shippers, freight forwarders, ground-handling agents, […]
Lufthansa Cargo awarded IATA CEIV Pharma certification
Lufthansa Cargo has become one of six airlines worldwide to be awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification. The certification covers airline operations and the 4,500 square metre Lufthansa Cargo Cool Center in Frankfurt and it awarded the certificate following independent specialists reviewing processes using its Cool/td […]
IATA: July a “positive month” but global trade remains subdued
Airfreight has had “a positive month” in July with Europe posting the strongest growth for only the fourth time in a decade, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. The association says freight tonne kilometres (FTK) grew by five per cent, the fastest pace since early 2015 and despite the subdued global trade backdrop, carriers […]
Alexandre De Juniac takes over at IATA
Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken over the role of director general and chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from Tony Tyler. De Juniac, who was chairman and CEO of Air France – KLM is succeeding Tyler who is retiring after five years in charge. He was confirmed as the […]
