Cargo Breaking News
Wastage has always been an issue in handling perishables. Explaining further how can airlines help or come out with a solution to help reduce waste, Rajesh Menon, Regional Head Cargo – South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Cathay Pacific Airways, expounds, “Perishable goods such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, meats, deteriorate over time, especially under extreme temperatures. It is important for airlines across to understand and cater to the individual temperature and storage needs of such products, to avoid produce from going to waste. Fresh LIFT not only includes specific temperature-controlled rooms and containers, but our teams are also highly trained and experienced in cold chain management. Furthermore, we have ensured that all our policies are in line with several international regulations including IATA’S Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR).”
“It is important to take a more sustainable approach for future generations, across our cargo and passenger business,” believes Menon. “We have also worked closely with various stakeholders to introduce the Sustainable Development Cargo Carriage Policy that allows various partners to gain an understanding of where we stand to protect the environment in the area of cargo carriage,” he adds.
