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Platinum plaudit for IAG

IAG Cargo has become the world’s first international carrier to gain Platinum membership of the Airforwarders Association (AfA). As a Platinum member, IAG Cargo will help to shape AfA policy and engage in advocacy on key legislation that affects the cargo industry, freight forwarders and airlines, making it an influential industry voice. [+]

We were first to achieve pharma certification, says Cargolux

Following the story on the FBJ website on 18 December, (IAG achieves UK pharma certification (http://www.fbj-online.com/?p=12678) Cargolux has asked us to point out that, while it congratulates IAG Cargo for its recent GDP certification, it was not the world’s first cargo carrier to be so certified. Cargolux says it became ... [+]

Updated: IAG achieves UK pharma certification

Following an inspection by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, IAG Cargo, the joint British Airways, Iberia and Vuelling-owned carrier has been granted Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) for medicines intended for both human and veterinary use under the pharmaceutical industry's GDP (Good Distribution Practice) scheme. It follows investment by ... [+]

IAG offers new simpler service

IAG Cargo has launched EuroConnector, which it describes as a simple, cost effective and time-definite option for freight into, around and out of Europe. Launched in time for the Christmas peak, the service will primarily be aimed at forwarders that currently rely on trucking in Europe. IAG is offering a simple ... [+]

IAG extends Cargo Connector to Frankfurt

IAG Cargo has extended its Cargo Connector small consignment pick up and deliveru service to Frankfurt. Forwarders in or near the German air hub can now opt to have IAG Cargo collect and transport shipments, of less than 300 kilos, direct from their premises to the airport at no additional ... [+]

IAG upgrades premium site

IAG Cargo has completed an upgrade programme for its Premia London Heathrow premium freight handling facility. Key enhancements include a 50%-plus improvement in loose handling capability, new export/import offices to accelerate pick-up and delivery of small express freight and enhanced operational procedures and optimised use of space. [+]

Bordeaux completes the century for IAG Constant Climate

Bordeaux had the honour of being the 100th station to be opened in IAG Cargo's Constant Climate network, the joint British Airways-Iberia carrier's its specialist service for time-and-temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. The southwest French station's opening follows inauguration of other new stations at Nairobi, Hong Kong, Shanghai and most recently Osaka. ... [+]

IAG to offer Kuala Lumpur capacity next year

IAG Cargo says it will offer a full cargo service on the new British Airways passenger flights due to be launched between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur on 27 May 2015. Flight BA033, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER with about 12 tonnes of cargo capacity, will depart Heathrow daily at ... [+]

Good Distribution workshop

IAG Cargo and cold chain management consultancy Exelsius, have teamed up to provide the Healthcare and Life Science industry with a certificated training workshop in Good Distribution Practices (GDP). It combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside ... [+]

Dreamliner for Chennai route

IAG Cargo is to introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner onto its Heathrow-Chennai, India route from 26 October, replacing the current B777-200. The new aircraft's temperature control capability includes hold air conditioning and will help support the fast-growing Indian pharma market. Regional Commercial Manager for APAC, John Cheetham, commented: “India is fast ... [+]

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