Lithium batteries new in Iata's CEIV family 
During the World Cargo Symposium in Dublin, Iata launched a new industry certification programme: "Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery" aims to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across supply chain flows. Iata... more
Key criteria to choose Kaunas airport
After completion of its P2F conversion works, a subsequent C check and a repaint of the airframe to match the future lessee’s livery, Avia AM Leasing's first 737-800 boeing converted freighter has now been delivered to the lessee – Icelandic air cargo transportation company... more
Helping horses take the big jump
About three months after a "customised" mission to support the logistics of Italian fashion articles with a B737-400F flight between Cagliari and Pisa, Poste Air Cargo has carried out another customer-critical assignment. This time, the Poste Italiane Group airline... more
CEP at CDG
CEP companies are increasing their footprint at Paris CDG, where DHL has made its largest investment (EUR 170 million) in Europe in recent years and its biggest ever in France since its arrival in 1976. Its new international hub covers 32,000 sqm - ten times larger than the... more
Contract extension in Ireland
Lufthansa has extended its cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Ireland. The airline was one of WFS' national launch customers in 2005 and its operations are supported by stations in Dublin, Cork and Shannon. Lufthansa operates four daily flights... more
Five weekly flights to West Africa
IAG Cargo is introducing a new direct route to Dakar, Senegal from Madrid, running five times a week with Iberia A330 and A350, as the company responds to increasing demand for the transportation of goods to West Africa. Freddie Overton, regional commercial manager for... more
Logistics to keep C-17 Globemasters ready
Under contract for performance-based logistics (PBL) support of the C-17 fleet since 1998. Boeing will continue assuring the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the US Department of Defence, valued at up to USD 23.8 billion... more
Hongyuan sees Brussels as gateway to Europe
Hongyuan Group, a Chinese cross-border trade integrated service provider based in Beijing, has chosen Brussels airport (BRU) as the strategic location for its new European headquarters. This long-term lease will expand the Hongyuan network and strengthen the airport's... more
Is this India's coolest cargo airport?
Kempegowda International Airport serving Bengaluru (BLR) has emerged as the No.1 airport in India for perishable shipments. According to the country's specialised authorities, BLR processed 48,130 t of perishables in FY 2020-21, accounting for 31% of India’s total perishable... more
Drone delivery trial in Ireland
With the Iata World Cargo Symposium taking place this week - attended by ITJ, of course - Dublin and Ireland are in the centre of the aviation stage. At the end of last month, Fedex Express, in collaboration with Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) Air, announced the... more