Nothing disrupts supply chains more abruptly than rejected shipments – especially when your business has to urgently deliver sensitive items like industrial chemicals or biological samples. These goods typically fall into one of nine Dangerous Goods categories, meaning they’re subject to more stringent customs and regulatory requirements than virtually any other types of shipments. In fact, even a single typographical error or mistake on a shipment’s documentation will lead to it being rejected … [Read more...] about Hassle-free Dangerous goods shipments
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Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced the addition of , Sri Lanka and Dublin, Republic of Ireland to its extensive Pharma Network, bringing the cargo carrier’s pharmaceutical transport network to 73 destinations globally. Colombo was added to its Pharma Network on 15 May, while Dublin’s pharma operation begins on 12 June 2017, when Qatar Airways commences its B787 Dreamliner flights to the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has become one of the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
Emirates SkyCargo widens offerings for pharma customers
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has increased the range of solutions available to its pharma customers by entering into agreements for global container rental services with two leading players in the market: SkyCell and va-Q-tec, in addition to its existing cooperation with Envirotainer. The agreements allow SkyCargo to offer its customers a variety of specialised temperature controlled containers for the transportation of pharmaceutical or life sciences … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo widens offerings for pharma customers
WFS Ground Italy sold to Inceptus SpA
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) sold its ground handling business in Italy to Inceptus SpA. The sale of WFS Ground Italy to Inceptus SpA was completed on 19 May 2017, and WFS will no longer be involved in ground handling activities in Italy. Following the deal, Inceptus SpA will continue to utilise the WFS Ground Italy name until the end of August 2017 as per the agreement. On the other hand, WFS will continue to own and operate its growing cargo handling business in … [Read more...] about WFS Ground Italy sold to Inceptus SpA
dnata commences cargo operations in USA
dnata announced it has reached an agreement with Lynx Holdings LP to acquire its AirLogistix USA cargo handling operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) in the USA. The 30,000 sq ft facility includes the only dedicated perishable cargo facility at Houston airport. This state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products including pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers, and further establishes dnata as a global leader … [Read more...] about dnata commences cargo operations in USA
Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
Cargo operators will be able to consolidate freight loads coming into and out of Heathrow. The aim of this is not only to improve efficiency, but also reduce the number of trucks and emissions on the roads surrounding the airport. Companies that subscribe to Heathrow CargoCloud will be able to exchange and share information about any spare capacity on their vehicles, or ask for help on a load they need to be transported. The app will work to match them and they then contact each other offline … [Read more...] about Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions