Hong Kong Air Cargo targets expansion
Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has opened a new Greater Bay Area Office (GBA Office) in Shenzhen to expand its business in the region. According to a HKC LinkedIn post on July 31, chairman and president of HKC, ZHANG Youqiang, said: “The opening of our…
Avianca Cargo reports uptick in Mothers’ Day flower volumes
Colombia-headquartered Avianca Cargo has reported an increase in flower volumes handled for Mothers’ Day celebrations. The freighter operator said that flower volumes from Colombia and Ecuador to US reached around 19,000 tons during this year’s Mothers’ Day celebration. Juan Cruz Correa, Avianca Cargo vice president…
Avianca scores a CEIV hat-trick with lithium battery certification
Avianca Cargo has achieved CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, becoming the first carrier in the Americas to achieve the IATA standard for three different categories. The certification for lithium batteries was handed over to the airline at the recent IATA World Cargo Symposium held in Istanbul….
Awery clicks with premium services
Air cargo software firm Awery in February took the decision to offer its CargoBooking service for free. The online booking portal allows airlines and General Sales Agents (GSAs) to provide freight forwarders with real-time air cargo rate distribution, quotes, and booking options. However, unlike other platforms,…
Revised aviation standards benefit the industry
IATA announced that it has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations, thus incorporating the updates made to many of the underlying industry standards over the past year. These revisions reflect the sector’s commitment to further…
Avianca Cargo adds three service levels
Avianca Cargo has launched three service levels based on the speed of service required. The Latin American carrier’s three new service levels are named Priority, Standard and Standby. Priority guarantees the shipments are transported on booked flights, which the carrier said is ideal for urgent…
Cebu Pacific Air Renews Contract for Innovative SmartKargo Air Cargo Technology
The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), has announced its contract renewal extending a long-standing partnership with SmartKargo and its innovative air cargo technology platform. The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), has announced its renewal with SmartKargo, extending the long-standing partnership with…
Avianca Cargo partners with cargo.one to expand its digital reach
The partnership enables the airline to broaden its digital footprint and target thousands of freight forwarders using cargo.one worldwide cargo.one is the first choice for national carriers to drive digitalization – guaranteeing their customers the best digital experiences cargo.one has announced a global partnership that…
Saudi Arabia to invest in huge airport and logistics hub
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to transform Riyadh Airport into a six-runway airport and logistics hub that will have capacity to handle 3.5m tons of cargo by 2050. The King Salman International Airport site is understood to include King Salman International Airport and will cover…
Avianca Cargo becomes first Americas airline to gain CEIV Fresh
Avianca Cargo has become the first airline in the Americas to achieve the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for the transport of perishable goods. To achieve the certification, the airline had to prove to inspectors the implementation of risk and quality management, that it has trained…
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