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DB Schenker achieves GDP pharma status for 157 global stations

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DB Schenker has achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) pharma standards for 157 of its stations. The German-owned forwarder says that it can now cover 80% of the world’s healthcare flows under the certification, making it one of the world’s largest GDP-compliant logistics networks, , spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia.

DB Schenker’s internal Global Healthcare Quality Management System addresses the Good Distribution Practices for medicinal products for human and veterinary use and related active substances as set out by the European Union and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Head of global vertical market healthcare, Veronique Dameme, said: “At the end of every healthcare supply chain there is a patient. That’s why we ensure that medical products are stored and distributed in accordance with the highest standards. The successful GDP certification of our facilities marks a significant milestone on our roadmap and shows our ongoing pursuit of excellence in pharmaceutical logistics.”

After a station is awarded certification following successful completion of an internal certification process, a risk-based re-audit is performed based on continuously measured KPIs. This is repeated a minimum of every three years.

Within the next twelve months, the DB Schenker plans to certify over 180 of its stations to organize and manage GDP-compliant logistics.

Tower Cold Chain launches live tracking and monitoring for parcel shipments

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Chris Lewis
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Stock image of a young woman, wearing glasses, surrounded by computer monitors in a dark office. In front of her there is a see-through displaying showing a map of the world with some data.

Temperature-controlled packaging company Tower Cold Chain has unveiled a live tracking feature in collaboration with ELPRO – which specialises in monitoring solutions for pharmaceutical and life science industries. Customers renting a KTEvolution parcel-sized unit between 26 litre and 57 litre sizes can monitor of shock, tilt, altitude, location, and internal and external temperatures. The ELPRO logger will notify and alert users in cases of temperature deviations, allowing for immediate intervention.

Tower’s earlier introduced a Control Center, an online portal giving access comprehensive shipment data, documents and a journey simulation tool to enhance planning and risk mitigation.

All rented KTEvolution 26 and KTEvolution 57 units will be equipped with the Ecolog-Pro xG datalogger. Tower KT400 and KTM units will remain equipped with the InTemp CX405-RTD datalogger. Both data logger options, approved by most airlines, enable Tower customers to make decisions throughout each shipment.

ECS to market CMA CGM freighter space

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Chris Lewis
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CMA CGM Group’s Air Cargo arm has appointed ECS Group as general sales and services agent (GSSA) for flights operated by its in-house freighter aircraft fleet.

The carrier, owned by CMA CGM – which also operates container shipping and logistics services – currently flies nine times per week between Paris and China/Hong Kong using B777 freighter aircraft.

ECS Group executive chairman, Adrien Thominet, said: “Collaborating with CMA CGM Air Cargo represents a unique opportunity to combine ECS Group’s expertise in GSSA with CMA CGM Air Cargo assets. Together, we are determined to pave the way in air freight transport, offering innovative solutions and operational excellence to our clients worldwide.”

Malaysia freighter to fly to Maastricht

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Chris Lewis
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Malaysia Airlines (MH) has chosen Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) as the destination for a weekly full freighter service from Kuala Lumpur. Thefirst flight is due to arrive in early April, operated by the relatively fuel efficient and quiet MH Airbus A330F.

It will be the carrier’s second European destination, the other being Maastricht’s sister gateway, Schiphol.

Royal Schiphol Group (RSG) took a 40% stake in MST last year, and, together the province of Limburg, which holds the remaining 60%, has invested €30 million (US$23.8m) in renewing the runway, along with over €40 million in further upgrades to infrastructure and hardware.

MH is the second airline to confirm business with MST this year; Royal Jordanian Airlines has resumed services after a hiatus due to a fleet renewal program.

Air Partner appoints courier chief

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Chris Lewis
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Broker Air Partner has appointed Oliver Giesen as global head of onboard courier (OBC). He will be based in his home country of Germany, which is a prominent manufacturing hub in Europe, ideally located for US- and Asia-bound delivery services.

Reporting to vice president of global charter, Pierre Van Der Stichele, he will be responsible for identifying opportunities to drive the growth of the division, focusing on the aerospace, automotive, fashion and pharmaceutical industries.

One Air flies to UK for first time

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Chris Lewis
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British cargo airline One Air has started operations at East Midlands Airport. EMA will now be a regular origin and destination point for the carrier’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services.

One Air’s first flight into EMA arrived from Hong Kong at the Easter weekend with a 105-tonne payload.

One Air’s chief operating officer, Chris Hope, said: “East Midlands Airport has a lot of important plus points which make it attractive for all-cargo operations, including the availability of slots and fewer restrictions around night flying compared to other airports. EMA also has a very understanding and progressive attitude towards freighter operators.

“As a growing British airline, we look forward to establishing our presence at EMA and supporting our freight forwarding, logistics and charter clients moving goods to and from the UK.”

EMA is the UK’s leading airfreight hub after London Heathrow, mainly for express parcels operators, handling the equivalent of more than a million packages every night.

Commercial director, Chris Lane, added: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome One Air to East Midlands Airport. They bolster what is already a highly successful, nationally significant cargo operation which benefits from a strategic central location, fewer restrictions than many other airports, and a team who are totally dedicated to providing a top-class service. We hope this is the start of a long-standing partnership with One Air to help us continue to provide seamless trade that powers the UK.”

IAG adds more capacity

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Chris Lewis
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IAG Cargo is to restart services between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi on 20 April following a four-year hiatus. The route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 widebody aircraft. Key transatlantic routes will also see a boost in capacity, with a 9% increase in services to Latin America and the Caribbean. This includes an additional three services per week to Buenos Aires and up to four services per week to Sao Paulo out of Madrid. IAG will also double weekly services between London Heathrow and San Diego, and operate an extra seven flights per week to Chicago. IAG Cargo has also launched a new service between Barcelona and Miami.

SATS to handle Air Canada in Singapore

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Chris Lewis
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Air Canada has awarded a cargo, passenger and ramp handling contract to SATS’ WFS arm for its first flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for over 30 years.

The airline launched four Boeing 787-9 flights a week to and from Vancouver and Singapore on 4 April.

SATS currently handles all the Star Alliance partners in Singapore, giving seamless cargo connections to other key airports across Southeast Asia.

Swissport Vienna gains security mark

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Chris Lewis
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Swissport Cargo Services Austria has gained TAPA FSR-C security certification at its Vienna International Airport logistics hub. The handler says it further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for handling high-value and theft-sensitive goods.

Plans are also underway to TAPA-certify the whole site including all tenants.

Swissport opened the 8,000sq m (86,00sq ft) air cargo warehouse in Fischamend in 2021 which is connected with Swissport’s on-airport cargo center by a dedicated electric truck.

Jettainer appoints Europe chief

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Chris Lewis
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Dr Gert Pfeifer has been appointed general manager Europe at Unit Load Device (ULD) management company, Jettainer.

Having previously appointed general managers for the Americas and for the Middle East and Africa, Jettainer says the latest appointment is part of its strategic reorganization to respond to regional market trends and needs. Gert Pfeifer’s new responsibilities include developing and implementing a regional sales and operations strategy for Europe and will handle all aspects of customer relations in the region, including sales, operations, and customer service.

Dr Pfeifer joined Jettainer 15 years ago and has held a variety of leadership roles in IT and Operations over the years, most recently as head of operational excellence supply chain. He also played a key role in the development of digital twins, virtual images of real ULDs, to identify any additional potential for improvement.

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