Saudia Cargo is bolstering its services for the healthcare and life sciences industry as the carrier achieved the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from IATA. The certification is designed to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. The airline, which started the certification process a year ago, said it has seen an … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
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Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Qatar Airways Cargo relaunched its mail product on 9 October, World Post Day, for both traditional and hybrid postal modes, which include those intended for express, priority, standard as well as empty mail receptacles. The mail product, which meets stringent regulatory standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has a few new enhancements, including 100 percent electronic data interchange or (EDI) at over 110 stations, fully … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways floats enhanced mail cargo solution
Etihad Cargo awards US station contracts to WFS
Etihad Cargo has named Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, as handling partner for its stations in the United States. The partnership, which started on 3 October, will see WFS provide cargo handling services for the carrier at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), at New York JFK International Airport (JFK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Etihad Cargo will have access to two of WFS’ dedicated parking positions outside its cargo warehouse at ORD … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo awards US station contracts to WFS
Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
Silk Way West Airlines is set to add more capacity to its cargo network with the arrival of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD) on 3 October. The airline is the newest operator of Boeing’s best-selling freighter, which also aligns with the carrier’s ambitions to implement greener, more fuel-efficient operations. “This expansion of the fleet will open up opportunities for Silk Way West Airlines to boost the volume of flights and extend our … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Qatar Airways has started freighter services between Doha and Warsaw from 1 October, which will operate once a week with 100 tonnes of cargo capacity each way on the B777 freighter. The carrier has 10 weekly passenger services to the Polish capital, and with the addition of the 777F service, it will increase its weekly freight capacity, including belly space, from Warsaw to 200 tonnes. The launch of this service is expected to provide consistent and reliable freighter operations between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP
Thai Airways has renewed its contract with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB in a bid to continue streamlining its processes and support operational growth. The airline said Traxon cargoHUB aligns with its high standards of service and enables improved supply chain quality and completeness whilst remaining up to date with the latest industry requirements. Thai Airways benefits from being part of the largest air cargo community, with digital access to more than 4,000 freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP