Jettainer believes that staying innovative and leveraging the latest technology is crucial to ensure efficient ULD management, and the company has established a new department and brought in Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer. Christine Klemmer joined Jettainer in 2019 and was instrumental in developing the ULD sharing platform skypooling. Throughout her career, she has held several international management positions in air cargo where she was responsible for business … [Read more...] about Jettainer names new innovation chief
Regulators
Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Singapore has laid out plans to better position the city state as an aviation hub and make it ready for the future, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore unveiled the Air Transport Industry Transformation Map 2025 in early August. Developed by the CAAS in consultation with industry and unions, the Air Transport ITM 2025 comprises four key strategies to position the Singapore air hub for growth. These include building a safe and sustainable air hub, transforming airport operations, … [Read more...] about Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Cathay Cargo gets Li-batt certification for ground, air
Cathay Cargo and its terminal operator have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries or CEIV Li-batt certification. Both now hold the full set of CEIV certifications, joining CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals. The airline-specific accreditation joins Cathay Cargo’s existing mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments, which include a full range of fire containment bags and fire-resistant containers. Cathay also has a Cargo … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo gets Li-batt certification for ground, air
Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Air cargo quality standards organization Cargo iQ is growing its representation in Latin America and has welcomed Avianca Cargo (Avianca) to its community effective immediately. The airline plans to help its partners and suppliers adhere to international standards and practices to ensure efficiency in the overall supply chain. Avianca will contribute to projects that look for ways to close data gaps and protect shipment quality, collaborating with other Cargo iQ members in the … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
ANA secures CEIV Fresh certification
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is now the first Japanese airline to receive the CEIV Fresh certification. The international quality certification, established by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), was handed to ANA on 3 July 2023 to recognise the airline's excellence in moving perishable products. “Deliver consistent and high quality to our customers across our operations is crucial to ANA's core business values,” said Kenichi Wakiya, Executive Vice President of ANA and … [Read more...] about ANA secures CEIV Fresh certification
AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to Screen Amendment will come to an end on 31 October 2023, meaning cargo that cannot be screened using traditional methods due to size or volume restrictions will not be eligible for air transportation unless shippers are … [Read more...] about AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening