The chairman of IATA’s Cargo Committee, James Woodrow has called for strong action to secure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air, including the criminalization of blatant dangerous goods abuses. “Government authorities must step up and take responsibility for regulating producers and exporters and ensure compliance by those who are responsible for initiating the transportation," Woodrow, who is also director of Cargo at Cathay Pacific Airways, said. … [Read more...] about Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
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SIA Cargo sees improving cargo traffic
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo has reported a 5.2 per cent growth in overall cargo load factor (CLF) in February, year-on-year, as cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) was 17.1 per cent higher against an overall capacity increase of 7.6 per cent. Total freight carried for the month rose 14.7 per cent y-o-y to 84,800 tonnes. Load factor improved on all route regions as the capacity changes were closely matched with demand, SIA said adding that CLF improved for South West … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo sees improving cargo traffic
EVA to replace B747-400Fs with new B777Fs
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has indicated it plans to trim its freighter fleet and replace its eight existing B747-400 freighters (three production and five converted freighters) with five new B777Fs, according to a report in the China Times quoting EVA chairman Chang Kuo Wei. Outlining his airline's overall fleet renewal and expansion plans, Chang told the newspaper that the airline is aiming to grow its fleet from the current 62, to just under 100 aircraft. The first phase of the plan … [Read more...] about EVA to replace B747-400Fs with new B777Fs
World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the 9th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Shanghai with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Air Cargo Innovation Awards. In a public vote on three finalists – all from the Netherlands coinicidently according to IATA - by WCS delegates, Floris Kleijn from CHEP Aerospace Solutions, was declared the winner for his CanTrack idea to bring smart technology to the ULD environment, harnessing solar energy and implementing smart … [Read more...] about World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia’s stakeholders to partner in the development of an aviation masterplan based on global standards to ensure that the country is served by an aviation industry performing at its best. IATA identified three potential elements to be addressed in the masterplan: Improving safety, ensuring capacity and a smart regulation framework. “Indonesia’s aviation potential is huge,” said Tony Tyler, … [Read more...] about IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have signed a Letter of Initiative (LOI) to jointly promote e-Freight in Shanghai. Under the terms of the LOI, the six organisations will cooperate to: Improve efficiency and reduce costs in existing processes by phasing out the need for a security check stamp on paper air waybills … [Read more...] about New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai