Air Cargo Security news
TAPA and BIFA team up to tackle UK cargo crime
Transport security bodies unite against freight crime as UK losses hit £700m annually and new parliamentary legislation advances through Commons
Air forwarders see truck fraud as a global threat
Organised cargo theft has evolved from localised crime to a sophisticated global threat exploiting fragmented logistics systems
KLM deploys explosive detection dogs at Schiphol cargo hub
KLM has deployed four canine explosive detection teams at its Schiphol cargo base through a partnership with Global K9
FAA imposes penalties after lithium-ion batteries catch fire during air transport
Recent fires involving lithium-ion batteries shipped via cargo aircraft highlight risks posed by such shipments and prompted the FAA to fine three companies
Air Cargo Security news
CT Strategies partners with aeroconcept to improve cargo security
Aviation consulting business aeroconcept has partnered with CT Strategies to improve air cargo border security
ICAO and UPU to strength airmail security after incendiary incidents
ICAO and UPU are expanding their co-operation on international airmail security in response to a more challenging security environment.
Ostend-Bruges takes the TIACA plaudits
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced the results of the seventh iteration of its Air Cargo Sustainability Awards
Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA security certification
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first ground handler in Asia to achieve IATA’s Security Management System (SeMS) certification
Air cargo needs to remain vigilant for security
There is a critical need for unwavering vigilance and continued innovation within the air cargo industry to maintain security
IATA calls for international coordination when addressing security threats
IATA has called for international cooperation when developing future security requirements following the introduction of "disjointed" security measures last year
US forwarder manager charged with illegal exports to Russia
The manager of a US forwarding company has been charged with flouting sanctions to ship items to Russia.
Menzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
Cathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings.
Freight Forwarder
Front-loading takes its toll on CH Robinson in Q4
Front-loading and trade policy shifts drove a 17.3% decline in adjusted air gross profits to $33.5m as metric tons shipped fell 12.5% year on year
CharterSync deploys AI tool to automate freight forwarder RFQ processing
Cargo charter platform deploys large language model technology to extract RFQ data and reduce manual processing time to under 60 seconds