Dnata: eleven out of eleven 
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) centre of excellence for independent validators (Ceiv) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. Dnata’s journey with Iata’s Ceiv... more
United we stand
Champ Cargosystems, Cathay Cargo, and Swissport have joined forces to implement a One Record use case that spearheads the air cargo industry’s adoption of this data sharing platform. Through Champ’s 1 Neo-Connect, Cathay Cargo and Swissport will enjoy One Record capabilities and... more
Dokasch: a new ULD for flight menus
German ULD manufacturer Dokasch has launched a special ULD for return-catering. A process where airlines carry menus and drinks for the return trip already on the outbound flight. This may have manyfold reasons such as the food’s availability or quality at certain airports or... more
Digitising from India via the USA to Latin America
The Airport Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has welcomed Kale Info Solutions as its new member. Rafael Echevarne, director general at the organisation which represents the interests of airports operators for the Latin-American and Caribbean,... more
Flying to freedom
Cargolux has flown two three-year-old lion brothers to South Africa. Rescued by Born Free, like the 57 lions saved over the last 40 years, they are about to begin a new life in the international wildlife charity's big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Born into... more
Streamlining charter operations
Spurred by the global surge in e-commerce which has seen Etihad Cargo operate 23% more charter in 2023 than in 2022, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software.... more
SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
Cementing its presence on three of the biggest digital marketplaces for airfreight logistics, Emirates SkyCargo is now live on Cargo One. Customers will now be able to access Emirates SkyCargo schedules, tariff, and contract rates, along with real-time access to available... more
Ceiv Fresh certification for Dar es Salaam
Swissport Tanzania has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Fresh certification for its air cargo logistics at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). It complements Swissport Kenya’s Ceiv Fresh certification in Nairobi and marks a significant milestone for the... more
Cargowise onboards partner in Malaysia
Wisetech Global has announced that Teleport, an air logistics provider based in Malaysia, has joined the Cargowise carrier connectivity programme. This will enable freight forwarders to access Teleport’s network and efficiently plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in... more
Transferring ground handling services in Belgrade
Menzies Aviation, a global service partner for airports and airlines, began to provide full ground handling services at Nikola Tesla airport in Belgrade (Serbia), which is operated by Vinci Airports, on 5 March 2024. The portfolio comprises managing ramp handling and baggage,... more