Turkish hub at Istanbul awarded CEIV pharma certificate
The Istanbul hub of Turkish Airlines has gained the International Air Transport Association’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certificate for the airline itself and its cargo operations. Turkish Airlines says CEIV crowns its “success in all processes of the air transportation of healthcare products during the cargo operations it carries out under […]
PACTL sees strongest first seven months in its history
Shanghai Pudong International Air Cargo Terminal (PACTL) has seen its strongest first seven months of the year in its history with growth of two per cent to 919,461 tonnes. Import volumes were up 2.9 per cent to 382,929 tonnes while exports rose 1.4 per cent to 536,532 tonnes. International imports were up by 3.6 per […]
IATA Cargo-XML messaging to be utilised by US-CBP
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilised by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments. The format makes electronic communication between the US-CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system, airlines and other air cargo stakeholders simpler and more efficient. IATA says […]
Demand grows at fastest rate for 14 months but overcapacity continues
Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) have grown at the fastest pace for 14 months in June but yields remain under pressure with capacity growing faster, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. In June, FTK grew by 4.3 per cent, with the Middle East and Europe performing most strongly but available FTK was up 4.9 per […]
IATA: Sluggish trade, Brexit and weak demand all risks to air cargo
Airfreight’s momentum is at risk from a sluggish trade outlook, the aftermath of Brexit and weak demand, though strong consumer confidence and low oil prices could reenergise growth, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. In its Q2 2016 Cargo Chartbook, IATA says air cargo continues to outperform the global merchandised trade but growth remains […]
IATA and FIATA sign Air Cargo Program agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have signed an agreement to implement the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP). The agreement was signed by IATA director general and chief executive officer, Tony Tyler, and FIATA president, Huxiang Zhao, and IFACP will replace the IATA Cargo Agency Program. […]
IATA: Industry not confident of improvements in next year
Profits are unlikely to improve over the next 12 months, demand probably will not increase and cargo yields are likely to keep struggling, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airline business confidence index July 2016. Of the chief financial officers and heads of cargo surveyed, 45.7 per cent said profits will decrease in […]
IATA: Hopes for a stronger 2016 beginning to fade
Airfreight volumes have continued to move sideways as hopes for a stronger 2016 fade, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says in its May 2016 market analysis. Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) grew by 0.9 per cent in May, with Africa, Europe and the Middle East seeing growth while Asia Pacific, Latin America and North America […]
FedEx tops the pile in IATA WATS yearbook
FedEx maintained its position in 2015 as the top cargo airline by total freight tonnes carried on scheduled services, according to the International Air Transport Association’s 60th Edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS). The yearbook of the airline industry’s performance for last year, says the US cargo integrator handled 7.1 million tonnes of freight […]
Dallas Fort Worth designated an e-airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been designated an ‘e-airport’ having become fully electronic airway bill (e-AWB) compliant as designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To qualify as an e-airport, the majority of airlines and cargo handlers had to adopt e-AWBs. Companies are using technology to streamline documentation and e-AWBs increases speed […]
IATA condemns “cowardly and murderous” Ataturk attack
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has condemned the terrorist attacks at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport, describing it as a “cowardly and murderous act”. IATA’s director general and chief executive officer, Tony Tyler says the Istanbul attack, and the March attack on Brussels Airport show the growing challenge of keeping landside parts of airports safe. […]
IATA calls on governments to ensure airlines can repatriate revenues
Venezuela has blocked the repatriation of $3.78 billion worth of airline funds, which it has held for the last 16 months, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA is calling on governments to respect international agreements obliging them to ensure airlines are able to repatriate their revenues. IATA monitors blocked funds globally, the sum […]
IATA predicts profit improvement in 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revised its 2016 financial outlook upwards to $39.4 billion, due to airlines improving efficiency and low oil prices, following a better than expected result in 2015. The association says airlines this follows improvements in 2015, where profits were revised upwards to $35.3 billion, with North America performing most […]
IATA opposes Indonesia regulations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reaffirmed its opposition to air cargo regulations issued by Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry. IATA believes that the regulations especially No 32/2015 will hamper the air cargo sector without the benefit of improved safety. “IATA supports supply chain security processes where cargo is screened or secured as early as possible […]
IATA: North American profits make up for global weakness
Airline profits have increased by 12 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 to $3 billion, with North America making up for the rest of the world being weak, despite freight struggling, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says in its Airlines Financial Monitor. North American airlines had a net post tax profit of […]
IATA: Volumes and load factors keep tumbling in March
The airfreight market has faced another challenging month in March with freight tonne kilometres (FTK) falling by two per cent while load factors keep tumbling, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports. The results have been exaggerated by the comparison with a particularly strong start to 2015 when airfreight received a boost due to the […]
Survey finds rising freight capacity will continue to affect yields
Airline heads of cargo forecast ongoing increases in freight capacity will continue to weigh heavily on freight yields over the year ahead. This was found in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Airlines Business Confidence Index for April 2016, in which it surveyed senior cargo chiefs. IATA says: “More than one-quarter of respondents reported lower volumes […]
Frankfurt aiming to be Europe’s largest IATA CEIV certified hub
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt is aiming to make Frankfurt Airport the largest International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certified hub in Europe. The community are aiming to make Frankfurt the largest certified pharmaceutical gateway in Europe by early 2017. At present, Perishable Center Betriebs and Bollore Logistics Germany […]
AirBridgeCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has been issued Cargo iQ certification passing the International Air Transport Association’s quality standards. The audit process reviewed ABC’s quality management programme, data analysis, customer service and interaction with suppliers. ABC was awarded the certificate following a two-day inspection, which is valid for two years. The airline has been an associate member […]
IATA: Cargo struggles in February
Worldwide freight tonne kilometres (FTK) fell by 5.6 per cent in February, though the 2015 result was skewed by the US West Coast seaport strikes, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. The association says all regions of the world saw FTK falling except Latin America, which was up 2.7 per cent despite Brazil suffering […]
AF-KLM CEO, de Juniac to succeed Tyler as IATA head
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) board of governors has recommended Alexandre de Juniac succeed Tony Tyler as the association’s director general and chief executive officer (CEO). The board unanimously approved recommending de Juniac, who is Air France-KLM chairman and CEO, to succeed Tyler running IATA when he retires in June. The decision will be […]
IATA WCS: Dusseldorf awarded IATA CEIV certification
Düsseldorf Airport has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification. The airport’s cargo division, Düsseldorf Airport Cargo started operating DUS Pharma Center in August 2015. It occupies 800 square metres and three separate corridors, with 23 coldrooms in total, which can keep pharmaceuticals at temperatures between two […]
IATA WCS: WCS 2017 to be held in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 11th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held in Abu Dhabi between 14 and 16 March 2017. The announcement was made by IATA global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes, at the closing of the 10th WCS in Berlin, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel […]
IATA WCS: Amsterdam Schiphol aiming for CEIV certification
The logistics community at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a closed pharmaceutical chain programme to be International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certified. It was announced at the IATA World Cargo Symposium on 16 March in press conference held in the Tegel room of the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin, with […]
IATA WCS: Low oil prices a double edged sword
The fall in oil prices is a double edged sword for the industry, because though it encourages the use of older freighters, this increases overcapacity, International Air Transport Association (IATA) senior economist George Anjaparidze says. Anjaparidze spoke at the IATA World Cargo Symposium on 15 March during the plenary titled ‘Economic Outlook: When Will Growth […]
IATA WCS: Jettainer and DoKaSch sign ULD repair agreement
Jettainer and DoKaSch have signed an agreement to improve the processes for repairing unit load devices (ULD). The companies signed the agreement at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Cargo Symposium in Berlin on 15 March on Jettainer’s stand. The agreement is designed to speed up repair procedures between the two companies. Jettainer and DoKaSch […]
Miami hosts regulation and pharma seminars
Miami International Airport has hosted seminars to inform local shippers of regulation changes and familiarise them of pharmaceutical shipping requirements. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Drug Enforcement Administration hosted seminars to discuss the CBP Automated Commercial Environment Program (ACE). ACE is an automated, paperless […]
Changi aims for IATA CEIV Pharma certification
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is aiming to become the first Asian airport to attain International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators on Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) certification. Six companies in the supply chain will undergo the certification programme with cost support measures and training sessions, with the help of grants from […]
IATA: Volumes up but load factors keep falling
Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) in January rose by 2.7 per cent but load factors continue to fall suggesting yields will come under further pressure, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association says the January result continues the growth seen towards the end of 2015 and is the fastest it has been since […]
Mechanisms needed to make 100% e-freight adoption a reality
The air cargo industry needs mechanisms to make 100 per cent e-freight adoption a reality, delegates at the Kale Thought Leadership Summit for Air Cargo agreed. At the CLEAR VIEW summit, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the Hotel Hyatt Regency in Dubai, delegates from companies including Celebi, Swissport, Vienna Airport, Lufthansa, […]
