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NewsBolloré receives TAPA security certification at Paris CDG
Bolloré Logistics has received TAPA FSR A 2020 certification (Transported Asset Protection Association – Facility Security Requirements) for its operations at its Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport hub.The certification, which was awarded after an audit process, confirms the logistics company's capability of handling high-value cargo at the association's recognised ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group and Astral partner to serve humanitarian sector
Freighter operators Volga-Dnepr Group and Astral Aviation have formed a partnership to support the humanitarian sector and rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.The companies, who recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), said the humanitarian partnership will support not only Covid-19 and other vaccines’ distribution — mainly between Russia and Africa — ...
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NewsCargo theft remains high in 2020 despite lockdowns
TAPA EMEA - 2020 cargo theft dataThe Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region saw cargo crime continue at a high rate last year despite Covid lockdowns limiting the movement of people.Figures from the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) Cargo Theft Annual Report shows that 6,463 cargo thefts were reported ...
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Forwarders to have a greater say in IATA's cargo programme
The Cargo Agency Conference (CAC) will in the future be required to consult with freight forwarder councils before any future resolutions are made.Following a recent decision, CAC, which is entirely composed of airlines, will have to consult with Regional Joint Councils before any future resolutions, or amendments to resolutions, are ...
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Tiaca outlines reorganisation as it adds new board members
Air cargo organisation Tiaca has added new board members and outlined its recent reoranisation that aims to prepare the association for the future.The cross-supply chain group yesterday revealed the appointment of four new Board Members; Liana Coyne, Coyne Airways; Bob Chi, SATS Ltd; Manel Galindo, WebCargo; and Hendrik Leyssens, Swissport."Each ...
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NewsAMI expands at fast-growing LA ahead of new air cargo security requirements
Cargo wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved to a new facility at Los Angeles International (LAX) as it looks to expand operations at the fast growing US airport and prepare for stricter security requirements.AMI said the move to a new facility will more than double warehouse space and place ...
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FedEx and DoT hit out at Hong Kong quarantine rules
The US Department of Transport (DoT) may limit flights by the Cathay Pacific Group airlines in response to the latest Hong Kong's quarantine rules, saying they disproportionately affect US carriers.The new quarantine rules require that all Hong Kong-based crews quarantine for two or three weeks when returning from an international ...
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NewsSUN Logistics adds new Hong Kong screening facility to meet stricter requirements
SUN Logistics has opened a Regulated Air Cargo Security Facility (RACSF) in Hong Kong in line with stricter cargo screening regulations.The company said that its new screening facility is located as an annex of the Airport Freight Forwarding Centre.From the start of March, all air cargo consignors in Hong Kong ...
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Emirates SkyCargo aims to streamline DG processes through new partnership
Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority(DCAA) will work together to streamline processes for the transportation of dangerous goods (DGs).Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two entities will work together to "strengthen mechanisms to proactively share information on certain classes of DG booked for transport ...
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East Midlands Airport consortium gains UK Freeport status
An East Midlands consortium, including the airport, was one of eight companies selected for Freeport status in England.The East Midlands bid for Freeport status was submitted by a consortium led by the two local enterprise partnerships, including East Midlands Airport.The proposition is based around the East Midlands Airport Gateway Industrial ...
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NewsU-freight ready for stricter Hong Kong screening requirements
Hong Kong-based U-Freight has said it is prepared for the tightening of cargo screening regulations in March.From next month, all air cargo consignors in Hong Kong will need to be a validated known consignor, or 100% of their cargo will be subject to screening before being loaded on an aircraft.Over ...
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NewsSpeedlink to offer cargo sniffer dog service at Belfast International
Dogs capable of detecting minute traces of explosives concealed in airfreight will be deployed at Belfast International Airport from tomorrow.The Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) service will be offered by logistics firm SpeedLink.The company said that each and every one of the dogs involved have undergone extensive training to ...
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Heathrow and East Midlands apply for UK Freeport status
Heathrow Airport and an East Midlands consortium have applied for Freeport status in the UK.The government closed the application period for Freeport status on Friday, with 30 bidders thought to have submitted proposals.Companies using Freeports will be able to import goods without paying tariffs, process them into a final good ...
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Dnata begins using IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck platform
Ground handler dnata has started using IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform to help it "enhance the safety and efficiency" of dangerous goods handling at 20 airports.DG AutoCheck facilitates the acceptance of dangerous goods by checking the compliance of the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) with IATA's Dangerous ...
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Sponsored: Egypt aims to scale up cargo transport capabilities
Sponsored content: With far less income from tourism and travel visa, Egypt is looking to invest more into cargo transport.While many countries are still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus, Egypt has already started looking ahead.With income from tourist sources such as travel visa and resort reservations reaching an ...
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KLM maintains network after reaching Covid testing agreement
KLM will maintain its flight network after reaching an agreement with Dutch authorities over Covid-19 testing procedures for crew.Last week, reports suggested the Dutch airline may need to suspend as many as 270 flights into the country as a result of stricter Covid-19 testing rules that were being brought by ...
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Forwarders say new US cargo security programme is a quick fix
US forwarders have warned that plans for a new US air cargo security programme could be a quick fix benefiting only a select few.Last Wednesday, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) met with air cargo stakeholders to outline proposals for a new security regime in line with incoming International Civil ...
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BIFA releases updated trading conditions following Brexit
A new edition of the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version, which was revised in 2017.The latest edition has been produced as a consequence of the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and reflects changes to Direct/Indirect Representation with ...
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New air cargo liberalisation agreement for Latin America
A new multilateral agreement to liberalise air cargo services in Latin America has established expanded seventh freedom traffic rights in the region.The agreement among its ten signatories allows airlines from one Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) member state to provide all-cargo services between two other signatory states without restrictions ...
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UK and European Union agree trade deal
The European Union (EU) and UK have agreed a trade deal that will allow tariff free trade in goods.The deal comes after weeks of intense negotiations as the two sides worked to thrash out an agreement before the UK leaves the single market and customs union on December 31.According to ...