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Singapore Airlines recertifies CEIV Fresh

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has gained IATA CEIV recertification for perishable at its Changi hub,  valid for three years from 1 February 2024. Eight other stations – Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong SAR, Hyderabad and Zurich – are currently certified under the quality corridor network. SIA became the first airline in South East Asia to receive the CEIV Perishable certification in 2021 and remains the only ... [+]

Nippon Express sets it sights on top five place as its seals the knot with Cargo-partner

Nippon Express has formally completed its purchase of Austrian-based Cargo-partner, paving the way for the Japanese forwarder to become a major international logistics company. NX Holdings chairman, Mitsuru Saito, said that the merger, first announced in May 2023 would help propel Nippon Express from its current ... [+]

World Courier opens US pharma sites

Pharma solutions organization Cencora’s World Courier arm is to open transport stations in Denver, Indianapolis and San Diego to delivery specialty products, including those that require cryogenic storage. The Indianapolis site will be equipped with liquid nitrogen. They extend World Courier’s network of facilities in North ... [+]

No sign of aging for freight industry rock star

The music industry’s favourite forwarder, Rock-it Global is to rebrand itself to its former name Rock-it Cargo to mark its 45th anniversary. To mark its 45th years, Rock-it Cargo hosted the Welcome Party during THE Conference Live at Lititz on 6 December in Pennsylvania, where ... [+]

A valuable addition to WestJet Cargo’s portfolio

WestJet Cargo is to launch a service for high-value freight in January 2024. SafeAir will initially be available between Canada and the US, but will shortly be expanded across the carrier’s entire network for items such as banknotes, jewellery or precious metals and stones. Security measures ... [+]

WFS to handle China Cargo freighters in Miami

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won the contract to handle China Cargo’s freighter flights between Miami and Shanghai Pudong due to launch in January. International Airport. The thrice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter service will be the first by a Chinese ... [+]

Acquisition makes GSA a major force in the Americas

ECS Group has acquired Latin American specialist Americas GSA. With the purchase, it gives the global general sales agency company a presence in 16 countries across the Americas, and puts on track to achieving full coverage of the two continents, from Canada to Chile. ECS gains ... [+]

Strong Announces $5 Million FAA Investment in North Alabama Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $5 million in grant funding to five airports in North Alabama, Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) announced Wednesday. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 grants were administered through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program and funded by the ... [+]

AirAsia X extends ULD management partnership with Unilode until 2027

Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, and AirAsia X, one of the world’s leading medium- to long-haul airlines, extend their full-service ULD management partnership until 2027. AirAsia X has been a Unilode ULD management customer ... [+]

Asia Pacific Airlines September 2023 Traffic Results

Preliminary September 2023 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed solid expansion in international passenger markets, led by a steady rebound in tourist arrivals across the region.Further revival in demand on routes connecting China, provided additional momentum to the ... [+]

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