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Corporate News Letter for Wednesday July 08, 2026
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/// Sea Cargo News ///
First Made-In-India EXIM Shipping Container
Revealed Under Maritime Self-Reliance Push
The milestone reflects the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to transforming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 into tangible outcomes.
Marking a strong vote of confidence in
India’s emerging container manufacturing ecosystem, Maersk also placed an order
for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram
Group during the event. This marks the beginning of a long-term commercial
partnership that is expected to strengthen India’s position in the global
maritime value chain.
The achievement follows the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s interaction with Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of the
Supervisory Board of A.P. Moller–Maersk, in February 2025, during which the
Prime Minister encouraged the company to actively support the development of
world-class container manufacturing in India. Within just sixteen months, that
vision has culminated in the successful rollout of the country’s first
internationally procured, India-manufactured EXIM shipping container,
demonstrating the Government’s ability to translate strategic intent into
timely execution.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal said, ”Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, India is rapidly emerging as a trusted global manufacturing and
maritime powerhouse. The unveiling of the first India-manufactured EXIM
shipping container for a leading global shipping line is a defining milestone
in our journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. It reflects the growing confidence
of global industry in India’s manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to
building world-class maritime infrastructure.
The first India-manufactured container has
been produced in accordance with internationally accepted quality and safety
standards, including ISO specifications and the International Convention for
Safe Containers (CSC), making it suitable for global deployment. The Union
Minister further added, “This achievement demonstrates how the Government’s
policy initiatives, industry partnership and timely execution can create new
opportunities for manufacturing, employment, skill development and global competitiveness.
Our Government remains firmly committed to converting every vision into reality
within stipulated timelines while creating a resilient and self-reliant
maritime ecosystem that supports India’s rise as a leading global trading
nation.”
The development also aligns with the Modi
Government’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing through policy
interventions, including the ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion
Scheme (CMPS) framework announced in the Union Budget 2026 for domestic
container manufacturing.
The initiative is expected to reduce India’s
dependence on imported containers, strengthen supply chain resilience and
create a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme also aims at
Capex support for establishing Greenfield container manufacturing and expansion
of existing brownfield facilities, Opex support to bridge the cost gap per
container to improve competitiveness of domestic manufacturing. It also intends
to boost Research & Development (R&D) support for promotion of
research, testing, skilling, and capacity building.
On government’s initiative to boost capacity,
Sonowal further said, “The CMPS scheme envisages an annual manufacturing
capacity boost by 10 times upto 7.5 lakh TEUs, supported through capital
assistance, operational incentives, research, testing and technology
development. It will create a strong domestic manufacturing ecosystem, generate
employment, encourage technology transfer and significantly strengthen India’s
supply-chain resilience. The objective is clear, to make India self-reliant in
container manufacturing and to establish our country as a global export hub for
high-quality containers.”
The Government views this milestone as the
beginning of a larger transformation of India’s maritime manufacturing
landscape. With increasing participation from global shipping companies, a
supportive policy environment and growing domestic capabilities, India is
well-positioned to become a significant global hub for shipping container
manufacturing.
The Modi Government has enacted landmark
legislations, including the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, the Coastal Shipping
Act, 2025 and the Indian Ports Act, 2025, while introducing transformative
digital initiatives such as One Nation One Port Process (ONOP), the Maritime
Single Window and e-Samudra to enhance ease of doing business. Backed by a
₹70,000 crore Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Package and the proposed Bharat
Container Shipping Line. With India emerging as the world’s leading
ship recycling nation, three Indian ports now ranked among the global top 30 in
the Container Port Performance Index 2025, and mega infrastructure projects
such as Vadhavan Port, the International Container Transshipment Port at
Galathea Bay, Tuna Tekra Container Terminal and the Outer Harbour Container
Terminal progressing rapidly, the Government remains committed to building a
world-class maritime ecosystem that will drive India’s economic growth and
global competitiveness.
The event was attended by Her Excellency
Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Gopal Krishna
Aggarwal, National Spokesperson BJP, Thomas Theeuwes, Managing Director, AP
Moller Maersk, Mr Ahmad Hasan, Sr Vice President, Maersk and other senior
officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, representatives
of the maritime industry, Maersk, DCM Shriram Group, CONCOR and other
stakeholders.
Concerns raised about "grave
humanitarian situation" aboard hijacked vessel
The Chair of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCoC/JA), on behalf of the Signatory States, expresses profound concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation aboard the Republic of Palau-flagged tanker MT HONOUR 25 (IMO 9109735), whose seventeen (17) crew members have now endured more than two months in captivity following the vessel's hijacking on 24 April 2026.
The Chair is equally concerned for the crews
of the SWARD (IMO 9174244) and MV EUREKA (IMO
1022823), who continue to be held captive under similarly difficult
circumstances. Their continued detention reinforces the urgent need for
sustained international efforts to secure the release of all seafarers
currently held hostage in the region.
Against this backdrop, the latest direct
communication from the Master of MT HONOUR 25 presents an
alarming picture of the conditions facing the crew. While all 17 crew members
remain alive, five crew members, including the Master, are now suffering from
health problems.
Food supplies have reportedly been reduced to
rice alone, while the available water is unsafe for drinking. Even more
disturbing are reports that armed pirates guarding the vessel recently
exchanged gunfire with a rival pirate group that attempted to approach the
ship, leaving the crew trapped between competing armed factions and exposed to
an immediate and unpredictable threat to their lives.
The Master's heartfelt appeal to the
international community to "help us" and to “ensure that those
responsible take urgent action to secure the crew's release” is a stark
reminder that behind every piracy incident are innocent seafarers enduring
fear, deprivation, uncertainty and prolonged psychological trauma.
The Chair therefore calls for urgent,
coordinated and decisive international intervention to secure the immediate,
safe and unconditional release of the crews the three incidents. The
humanitarian situation has now reached a critical stage, and any further delay
significantly increases the risks to the lives, health and wellbeing of those
being held hostage.
Accordingly, Signatory States are calling
upon all parties capable of influencing the situation—including the Federal
Government of Somalia, the flag State, the shipowner, insurers, humanitarian
organizations, regional partners, and the wider international community—to
intensify every available diplomatic, operational, humanitarian and legal
effort to bring this crisis to a swift conclusion.
The Chair expresses sincere appreciation to
the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for his
unwavering commitment and steadfast advocacy for the welfare, dignity and
safety of the crew of MT HONOUR 25 and other seafarers
affected by piracy.
The Chair also wishes to commend the
relentless efforts of the Government of Pakistan, through its High Commission
in London, whose tireless engagement with international organizations, flag
State authorities, humanitarian partners and other stakeholders has helped
sustain international attention on the plight of the crew.
The Chair further emphasizes that the
international community's responsibility will not end with the release of these
crews. The seafarers aboard all of these ships have endured
prolonged captivity, deteriorating living conditions, uncertainty, serious
health concerns and the constant threat of violence. The wellbeing of
these seafarers must remain a priority throughout the recovery process.
These tragic incidents also serve as a stark
reminder that the resurgence of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the
Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden remains a serious threat to international
shipping, regional stability and the safety of seafarers.
While remarkable progress has been achieved
through regional and international cooperation under the Djibouti Code of
Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, these recent attacks demonstrate that piracy has been
suppressed—but not eradicated—and that continued vigilance and sustained
international engagement remain essential.
The Signatory States therefore reaffirm their
commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, information sharing,
operational coordination and whole-of-government approaches to maritime
security through the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment.
They further call upon all Member States and
maritime stakeholders to continue implementing relevant IMO instruments,
including SOLAS Chapter XI-2, the ISPS Code, IMO guidance and Best Management
Practices (BMP), while enhancing practical cooperation to prevent further
attacks and protect seafarers operating in high-risk areas.
Panama returns to Paris MOU White List
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) said it welcomed the announcement, noting that the White List is widely regarded as one of the foremost international benchmarks for measuring the performance and quality of maritime administrations.
Inclusion on the Paris MOU White List
signifies that a country's flag, or ship registry, complies with the highest
international standards of maritime safety and regulatory oversight.
Panama's return to the White List was,
"the result of a sustained strategy to strengthen safety standards,
enhance compliance with international conventions, and reinforce oversight of
the Panamanian merchant fleet," the PMA said in a statement earlier this
week.
The authority said the measures that
implemented to ensure Panama's return to the list included: strengthening its
preventive inspection program by targeting higher-risk vessels before their
arrival at ports operating under the Paris MOU regime; introducing more
rigorous mechanisms to identify and monitor vessels with a history of
deficiencies; reinforcing the registry's precheck process to ensure that only
vessels meeting international standards are admitted to the Panama Ship Registry;
adopting enhanced methodologies for flag state inspections; expanding oversight
of recognised organisations, shipowners, and operators; and achieving a
sustained reduction in maritime incidents while improving the fleet's
operational performance through a policy centred on prevention, compliance, and
continuous improvement.
CMA CGM buys FedEx logistics arm in $1.4bn
US push
The deal will give the Marseille-based group a much bigger contract logistics footprint in North America, a market it has been targeting as part of its push beyond ocean shipping. FedEx Supply Chain will be folded into CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM’s logistics arm. The acquisition is expected to nearly triple CEVA’s North American contract logistics business.
The combined operation will have around 150
warehouses, taking CEVA’s wider North American presence to more than 240
locations and about 20,000 staff.
FedEx Supply Chain brings nearly 10,000
employees and a warehouse and distribution platform focused on contract
logistics, fulfilment and supply chain
management.
CMA CGM and FedEx also plan to enter into
multi-year commercial agreements covering ocean and air freight. Under the
planned ocean agreement, CMA CGM will become a preferred, but non-exclusive,
ocean carrier for FedEx.
The two companies also intend to work
together on selected air cargo capacity, a move aimed at lifting aircraft
utilisation and adding more flexible long-haul capacity to their networks.
Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and chief executive
officer of CMA CGM, said the acquisition and partnership with FedEx marked a
major step in the development of CEVA and the group’s North American logistics
activities.
FedEx president and chief executive officer
Raj Subramaniam said the sale would allow the US parcel and freight group to
sharpen its focus on higher-value sectors including healthcare, automotive,
aerospace and data centres.
The transaction is expected to close in 2026,
subject to regulatory approvals. The air and ocean agreements are expected to
start in phases through to 2028.
The deal adds to a long acquisition run by
CMA CGM, which bought CEVA in 2019 and has since used the platform to build a
much larger logistics business.
Splash reported in 2024 that CMA CGM completed the $5.2bn
acquisition of Bolloré Logistics, its largest acquisition since the group was
founded in 1978.
CEVA has also integrated Ingram Micro’s CLS
division and GEFCO, while CMA CGM has continued to add regional and downstream
logistics assets, including Turkey’s Borusan Tedarik and Lebanon-based Fattal.
Pakistan’s Transit Curbs Reshape
India–Afghanistan Trade Routes via Dubai
The revised routing has emerged as a practical alternative following limitations on the movement of Indian goods through Pakistani territory. Exporters are now relying on Dubai as a transshipment hub, from where cargo is consolidated and forwarded to Afghanistan using multimodal transport networks.
The
shift is expected to extend transit times and raise freight, warehousing, and
handling costs due to the additional shipping leg and customs procedures.
Sectors including pharmaceuticals, food products, textiles, engineering goods,
and consumer merchandise are among those most affected, as Afghanistan remains
an important export destination for Indian manufacturers.
Logistics
providers have responded by expanding transshipment services through the UAE,
leveraging Dubai’s well-established port infrastructure, warehousing
facilities, and global connectivity. Freight forwarders are also exploring
integrated sea-air and multimodal solutions to minimise delivery delays and
maintain supply chain reliability.
Industry
experts believe the rerouting highlights the vulnerability of regional trade to
geopolitical developments and underscores the need for diversified transport
corridors. Businesses are increasingly evaluating alternative logistics
strategies to reduce dependence on a single transit route and improve supply
chain resilience.
While
the new routing through Dubai is expected to sustain trade flows between India
and Afghanistan, it comes with higher operational costs that may ultimately
affect exporters’ competitiveness. Nevertheless, the development reinforces
Dubai’s growing role as a strategic logistics hub for South Asian and Central
Asian trade, enabling continued market access despite evolving regional transit
challenges.
Pirates board and damage tanker south of
Yemen
The pirate action group, comprising four individuals armed with RPGs and other weapons, approached the vessel in a small boat. Overtaken, the crew stopped the vessel and retreated to the ship’s citadel, issuing a distress call and awaiting assistance.
The pirates subsequently left the vessel, and
when the crew emerged from the citadel to inspect their ship, they found the
bridge and several adjacent compartments had sustained damage. All crew were
reported safe.
The small craft remained active in the area
after leaving the vessel, raising concerns that it could pose a threat to other
shipping. Just over two hours later, UKMTO issued a second advisory after the
master of a tanker reported a suspicious approach roughly 85 nautical miles
south of Balhaf.
A small craft with four persons onboard
approached to within about two nautical miles off its port quarter before
turning away and proceeding south. The crew was reported safe, and the vessel
continued its voyage.
UKMTO raised its regional threat assessment
to “severe” in late April, reflecting rapid deterioration in the maritime
security environment, with two distinct pirate action groups assessed as behind
the recent spate of attacks. UKMTO urged all vessels transiting the area
to register with the organisation and maintain heightened vigilance.
Strait of Hormuz vessel transits drop to
four-day low July 2: CAS
A total of 43 vessels crossed the strait on July 2, down from 53 the previous day, according to data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea. The decline marks the lowest daily transit count in four days and comes amid continuing jitters around the waterway.
Outbound
crossings numbered 23 vessels, exceeding inbound movements for the first time
since June 26. Energy tankers accounted for less than half of total transits,
with five vessels crossing without transponders activated.
Nearly
60% of the transits comprised Iran-linked vessels. Platts, part of S&P
Global Energy, assessed the rate to carry a 140,000 metric ton cargo of crude
from the Persian Gulf to UK/Continent at $101.37/mt July 3, level on the day
and above a five-year average of
$26.82/mt.
Among
inbound traffic, 10 tankers moved into the Persian Gulf, comprising two LPG
vessels, four VLCCs, two Suezmax vessels and two product tankers. Six of these
inbound tankers were linked to Iran.
Three
Sinokor-linked VLCCs entered the strait for the first time since the start of
the conflict, alongside the US-sanctioned VLCC Serena, which belongs to
National Iranian Tanker Company.
No
VLCC exits were recorded on July 2. Outbound tanker transits comprised eight
product tankers, one Aframax, one Suezmax and one LPG carrier. The Aframax
Nordic Vega, belonging to Nordic American Tankers, exited the Gulf laden with
fuel oil loaded from Kuwait’s Al Zour refinery after remaining inside the
waterway since the start of the conflict.
/// Air Cargo News ///
China Southern becomes first Chinese carrier to order Boeing 777-8F
China
Southern Air Cargo has ordered five Boeing 777-8 freighters and two 777
freighters as the carrier looks to capitalise on the continuing growth of the
e-commerce market.
In
a stock exchange announcement, the carrier said that it has also secured
options to purchase an additional three 777-8F aircraft.
The
deal, based on list prices, is valued at $3.6bn, although the airline secured
what it described as a “significant discount” after negotiations with the
airframer.
“The
aircraft purchase contract was determined through fair negotiation between the
contracting parties,” China Southern said.
The
aircraft are due to be delivered between 2027 and 2034.
If
the additional three aircraft are ordered, the value of the deal at list prices
will reach $5.2bn.
Explaining
the decision to order the aircraft, China Southern said: “The board of
directors of the company believes that cross-border e-commerce is continuing to
mature and industrial upgrading is accelerating the expansion into overseas
markets.
“Meanwhile,
major national strategies—such as the development of the Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the joint construction of the “Belt and Road
Initiative”—offer broader development opportunities for the Company and China
Southern Air Logistics.
“By
actively seizing these opportunities, maintaining steady growth in capacity
share, and further optimising the fleet structure, the Company and China
Southern Air Logistics can enhance their profitability and core
competitiveness.”
According
to fleet tracking website, PlaneSpotters.net, the airline currently
operates 19 Boeing 777Fs.
The
order is the first for the 777-8F since November 2025, when China
Airlines confirmed to Air Cargo News that it would
expand its order for 777-8F aircraft by four units to a total of eight.
According
to the latest order and delivery update from Boeing and Airbus, the Airbus
A350F has more orders than the Boeing 777-8F, with a total of 107 confirmed
orders compared with 76 for Boeing.
At
this stage, it is not clear whether the five 777-8Fs ordered by China Southern
are the unidentified order for five aircraft listed by Boeing, or in addition
to those aircraft.
Priority 1 Group to sell cargo aircraft as it enters liquidation
Priority
1 Group, the owner of struggling UK-based freight carrier European Cargo, will
look to sell its fleet of semi-converted A340 cargo aircraft after entering
liquidation.
Leasing
and logistics firm Priority 1 Logistics became the sole owner of
Bournemouth-based European Cargo in 2024. The carrier was using a fleet of
Airbus A340s which were being converted to a freight configuration, although
without a main cargo door.
European
Cargo had been placed in administration at the beginning of June.
Teneo
Restructuring Ireland has been appointed as provisional liquidator, with Damien
Murray and Julian Moroney appointed joint provisional liquidators to the group
on 24 June.
It
said the provisional liquidators’ priority with Priority 1 Group is to “pursue
a sale of the business and its assets with a view to maximising value for its
stakeholders”.
The
group’s entities include Priority 1 Leasing, Priority 1 Leasing Holding
Ireland, and Priority 1 Logistics Holding.
“We
will be working closely with the administrators of European Cargo…as we explore
the sale of the business and assets of the group,” said Moroney, the managing
director of Teneo Restructuring Ireland.
Teneo
Restructuring says Priority 1 Group has experienced “sustained financial
pressure” in recent years, leading to a “material deterioration of its
financial position”.
This
was the result of lower flight activity, working capital constraints and higher
fuel costs, and the situation has been exacerbated by the administration of
European Cargo.
Priority
1 Group’s leasing division holds assets including the A340 fleet, along with
engines and spares.
Teneo
describes the portfolio as “unique” and “well-suited” for long-haul cargo
networks.
“We
welcome expressions of interest from potential buyers for the business, as well
as its portfolio of aircraft, many of which are airworthy and of distinguished
quality,” said Moroney.
FedEx aims to have all MD-11Fs back in
service by Q4
FedEx
has now returned four MD-11 freighters to operations and anticipates having all
of its MD-11Fs in service again by the fourth quarter.
Rajesh
Subramaniam, president, chief executive and director of FedEx confirmed the
company’s plans in its fourth quarter 2026 earnings call on 23 June.
Air
Cargo News reported in May that two of FedEx’s
MD-11Fs had returned to
the skies, based on data from FlightRadar 24. The express giant had 34 MD-11Fs
at the time.
“We
began safely returning the MD-11s to service last month, working in lockstep
with Boeing, the FAA, and the NTSB,” said Subramaniam.
“I
appreciate the efforts of our flight operations, technical operations, and
airline safety teams whose work enabled 4 MD-11s to resume flight to date. We
expect to have the full fleet back in service before (the) peak.”
MD-11Fs
had been grounded for more than six months after the US Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) that
ordered owners and operators of MD-11 freighters to inspect their aircraft for
faults following the fatal
crash of a UPS MD-11Fon
4 November last year.
As
well as FedEx, US freighter airline Western Global also started the process
of returning its MD-11
freighters to
operation in May.
In
contrast to FedEx and Western Global, UPS retired
all its MD-11Fs in
the fourth quarter of 2025 and said it will replace these aircraft with Boeing
767Fs.
Although
FedEx decided to continue operating MD-11Fs, it has retired five of the type.
Over the last four years it has removed 34 jet aircraft from the overall fleet,
confirmed Subramaniam.
Focus
on Europe
Outside
of the fleet, company-wide growth plans include continuing to focus on Europe,
where the company has seen revenue gain.
“In
Europe, we achieved our 12th consecutive quarter of international revenue share
gains, driven by our strong value proposition and improving service levels,”
pointed out Subramaniam.
He
added: “We believe Europe remains our largest international profit improvement
opportunity, and our transformation plans remain on track.”
Brie
Carere, executive vice president & chief customer officer, also stated that
FedEx had seen strong momentum from Asia to Europe and intra-Europe.
“We
really like the momentum we have intra-Europe. And so we are trading domestic
volume for intra-Europe volume, which moves yield and profitability, and we
think it’s the right strategy, and we are going to continue to optimize the
network, whether it has made significant changes in France with more to come.
So we feel good about that.”
She
said international volumes are expect to continue growing, including in
airfreight market.
“And
then, of course, the same is true from an airfreight perspective. We — it’s a
very large market, about $80 billion. We’re still a relatively small player,
but we’ve had tremendous response to our Tricolor strategy. And so I think
that, that momentum will continue.”
Turkish Cargo renews three IATA CEIV certificates
Turkish
Cargo has been recertified by IATA for Center of Excellence for Independent
Validators (CEIV) Pharma, Fresh, and Live Animals until 2029.
The
carrier first obtained IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification in 2016, then in 2020,
it became the first airline to simultaneously obtain the CEIV
Pharma, Fresh, and Live Animals certifications.
Turkish
Cargo conducts specialised operations for pharmaceuticals and healthcare
products through its TK Pharma network, which covers more than 200 stations,
and its 69 TK Pharma High Quality Pharma Stations within this network.
In
perishable cargo transportation, Turkish Cargo provides services through its TK
Fresh product at more than 250 origin and destination points, focusing on
establishing fast and reliable connections between production sites and global
markets.
Turkish
Airlines chief cargo officer Ali Türk said: “Pharmaceuticals and
healthcare products, perishable cargo, and live animal shipments are among the
cargo types that require the highest level of operational sensitivity.
“For
this reason, we continuously invest not only in our transportation processes
but also in our infrastructure, technological capabilities, and human
resources.
“In
this regard, the renewal of our IATA CEIV certifications is of great
importance, as it once again confirms at an international level the standards
we have achieved in special cargo operations and our expertise in this field.
“As
Turkish Cargo, we will continue to be a logistics solution partner that is
trusted and preferred by stakeholders in the air cargo ecosystem.”
Turkish
Cargo’s SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport includes operational areas
specifically designed for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, perishable
cargo, and live animal shipments.
Temperature
control inside the facility ensures that temperature-sensitive shipments are
managed under controlled conditions, while automated ULD storage systems and
robotic automation technologies enhance operational efficiency and process
safety.
Turkish
Cargo aims to expand terminal capacity to 4.5m tonnes annually by 2028 and
launch a dedicated e-commerce facility this year.
Brendan
Sullivan, global head of cargo at IATA, added: “Over the past decade, CEIV has
established a foundation of transparency and technical excellence across the
supply chain—delivering tangible industry benefits, including improved
compliance, a stronger culture of quality and increased customer confidence.
“From
its inception, Turkish Cargo recognized the value of CEIV and we are pleased to
see them reaffirm their commitment to meeting the industry’s highest
standards.”
In
the last few months, Turkish Cargo has released an updated
web portal with
several new tools to improve visibility and the cargo booking process and
its TK AUTO product to meet the
sensitive and time-critical transportation needs of the automotive industry.
Ezhou Shunjia Aviation Ground Service achieves four IATA CEIV certifications
Ezhou
Shunjia Aviation Ground Service has achieved all four IATA Center of Excellence
for Independent Validators (CEIV) certifications, including Pharma, Lithium
Batteries, Fresh and Live Animals.
This
demonstrates that the ground handling company has met the highest global
standards for special cargo handling, said KLN Logistics Group in a LinkedIn
post today.
In
November 2023, SF Express and KLN jointly established Ezhou Shunjia Aviation
Ground Service to provide ground handling and cargo services at Ezhou Huahu
International Airport in Hubei, China.
“We
are thrilled to share that Ezhou Shunjia Aviation Ground Service (a KLN joint
venture) has achieved all four IATA CEIV certifications (Pharma, Lithium
Batteries, Fresh and Live Animals), delivering the highest global standards for
special cargo handling,” said KLN.
Ezhou
Shunjia Aviation Ground Service provides customers with ground handling across
80+ international and domestic routes, as well specialised storage and cargo
support.
The
CEIV certification programme was created to help organisations throughout the
air cargo supply chain get on the right track to achieve operational excellence
in the handling and transportation of special cargo.
CEIV
Pharma was designed to help organisations and the entire air cargo supply chain
to achieve pharmaceutical handling excellence. CEIV Pharma addresses the
industry’s need for more safety, security, compliance and efficiency, through a
globally consistent and recognized pharmaceutical-product handling
certification.
CEIV
Lithium Batteries ensures compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for
safe transport of lithium batteries
CEIV
Fresh focuses on perishable goods, ensuring proper temperature and humidity
control throughout the supply chain.
CEIV
Live Animals establishes baseline standards to improve the level of competency,
infrastructure and quality management in the handling and transportation of
live animals throughout the supply chain.
Korean Air places capacity on Freightos
Freightos
customers can now access Korean Air’s real-time air cargo rates and capacity on
key lanes from North America and Europe to Asia, and make bookings via the
platform.
The
airline is the latest carrier to integrate its data with Freightos, to enable
forwarders to book capacity directly through the global freight pricing,
booking and procurement platform
Korean
Air’s roll-out on Freightos addresses primary air cargo gateways across key
regional markets, prioritising major hubs in North America and Europe.
Forwarders
operating in these regions will be able to digitally search, quote, and book
shipments instantly across Korean Air’s fleet of 166 aircraft, including 23
freighters.
“We
are thrilled to welcome Korean Air onto the Freightos network,” said Pablo
Pinillos, chief executive of Freightos.
“Providing
forwarders with direct, instant access to real-time capacity and eBooking is
exactly how we drive greater efficiency and resilience across the global supply
chain.”
“This
is a partnership we are proud to launch, and I’m excited to join the team to
kick it off firsthand,” added Joyce Tai, executive vice president, worldwide
partnerships at Freightos.
“Korean
Air is one of the world’s premier carriers, and welcoming them onto the
Freightos network is a significant milestone for digital freight in Asia.”
“Digitalisation
is a core component for maintaining a competitive edge in the global air cargo
market,” said Jae Dong Eum, executive vice president and head of the cargo
business division at Korean Air.
“By
expanding our digital reach through Freightos, we are not simply establishing
digital channels but actively delivering a seamless, high-value digital
customer experience to our existing forwarders.”
The
agreement’s signing ceremony was held at Korean Air’s Shanghai office and
officially announced during the Air Cargo Shanghai 2026 event.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the above
news letter.
Robert Sands
Joint Managing Director
Jupiter Sea & Air Services Pvt Ltd
Casa Blanca, 3rd Floor
11, Casa Major Road, Egmore
Chennai – 600 008. India.
GST Number : 33AAACJ2686E1ZS.
Tel : + 91 44 2819 0171 / 3734 / 4041
Fax : + 91 44 2819 0735
Mobile : + 91 98407 85202
E-mail : robert.sands@jupiterseaair.co.in
Website : www.jupiterseaair.com 1Branches : Chennai, Bangalore,
Mumbai, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Tuticorin.
Associate Offices : New Delhi, Kolkatta, Cochin &
Hyderabad.
Thanks to : Container News, Indian Seatrade, Cargo Forwarder Global & Air Cargo News.
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