We speak to General Manager Philip Knowles of live animals agent JCS Livestock about shipping everything from anteaters to zebra, working with major zoos worldwide, and ensuring the ethical treatment of animals during transit
10 minutes with…Customer Service and Recovery Lead Steven Ellis
In this interview, he talks to us about being the Critical team’s first hire, 24/7 customer service and last-minute must-fly cargo.
IAG Cargo logistics manager shortlisted for Amazon EveryWoman award in Transport and Logistics
Airport Logistics Department Manager Hollie Button shortlisted for the awards’ Warehousing Award, sponsored by FedEx.
The best upcoming virtual and physical air cargo events
These virtual and physical air cargo events offer timely insight and expertise on the ever-evolving sector
Animal crossings: Flying animals with IAG Cargo
From lions to lorises, we uncover which animals we’ve transported through our Live Animals service over the years
IAG Cargo flies 27 tonnes of urgent medical aid for India on emergency flight from London Heathrow
The B777-200 will be loaded with emergency aid to Delhi to support the Indian government with dwindling oxygen supplies.
10 minutes with… Regional Commercial Manager for UK and Ireland Daniel Byrne
RCM for UK&I Daniel Byrne brought on one of the largest customers of the last year thanks to his team’s agility during the pandemic.
Cargo Live! IAG Cargo’s new live stream series
IAG Cargo’s first live stream, a 30-minute news-style show, called Cargo Live, was broadcasted across LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube on Tuesday 13th April. Hosted by
Part 3: Celebrating 10 years of IAG Cargo: loyalty launches and supporting the fight against COVID-19
An award-winning loyalty programme, Covid-19 pivots and the secure delivery of vaccines are three more proud moments from IAG Cargo’s 10 year history.
Part 2: Celebrating 10 years of IAG Cargo – A rebrand, e-booking and Critical debut
In part two of this three-part series, we continue our look back at the moments that have defined IAG Cargo over the last decade. Here we reflect on a future-facing rebrand, the launch of a new website, and the introduction of Critical, IAG Cargo’s premium product for urgent and emergency shipments.
Part 1: 10 years of IAG Cargo: Mergers, acquisitions and metal
In a three-part series, we look back at the moments that have defined IAG Cargo over the last decade. In part 1 we talk mergers, acquisitions, new world-class pharmaceutical facilities and the introduction of some dazzling new aircraft.
How IAG Cargo Madrid stood up to the pandemic
Two years on from the opening of the new Constant Climate Centre at IAG Cargo Madrid, we speak to Director of Spanish Hub and Operations, Fernando Terol Armas.
Women in logistics: 5 inspiring stories from around IAG Cargo
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we sit down with five of our female colleagues at IAG Cargo to discuss their journey into logistics, their greatest career takeaways, and to share advice for anyone looking to join the supply chain
Responsible Persons: ensuring quality in IAG Cargo’s cold chain solution
We sit down with IAG Cargo’s Responsible Persons Joanne Williams and Jeaguk Na to learn more about how they meet the exacting standards of pharma shippers around the globe
Journey into the cold chain at Madrid Barajas
What happens when you book shipments with IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate product from our Spanish hub?
10 minutes with… Senior Cargo Duty Manager Andrew Gipps
We speak to Senior Cargo Duty Manager Andrew Gipps about managing a round-the-clock operation, and how crucial his teams’ agility was, and continues to be, during the peak of the pandemic.
Supporting UNICEF to transport Covid-19 vaccines globally
With the agreement, UNICEF will benefit from access to one of the largest aircraft fleets in the world supported by five airlines, including British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus.
IAG Cargo partners with SENATOR INTERNATIONAL to deliver over a million protective masks to Germany
Partnering with SENATOR INTERNATIONAL, IAG Cargo utilised a B777-200 passenger aircraft converted into a freighter to charter a flight from Shanghai to Munich carrying over 17,000 boxes (actual weight of 21.1 tons) of medical-grade face masks for the population of Germany.
IAG CARGO HAS TRANSPORTED NEARLY 450 TONNES OF CUT FLOWERS ACROSS ITS NETWORK IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Helping to keep the magic alive this Valentine’s Day, IAG Cargo has carried nearly 450 tonnes of flowers across its network, equating to nearly 18,000,000
Journey into the cold chain at London Heathrow
What happens when you book shipments with IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate product?
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH YOUR PET POST-BREXIT
Things have changed for pets travelling between the UK and EU. Get up to speed before your pet’s next trip
The charter challenge: IAG Cargo’s solution to the Covid supply chain crisis
Partnerships and Interline Manager Toby Hillier explains how IAG Cargo stood up a charter service in the pandemic after a six-year gap
10 MINUTES WITH REGIONAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER, FREDDIE OVERTON
Recently appointed RCM for Europe and Africa, Freddie Overton gives insight to regional trade flows, the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and how the pandemic has transformed IAG Cargo
IAG CARGO TRANSPORTS OVER A MILLION DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINES WORLDWIDE
Through IAG Cargo’s facilities at London Heathrow, Madrid and Dublin more than a million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been transported to North America and Europe
2020: THE HIGHLIGHT REEL
From launching IAG Cargo’s first cargo-only flights to flying essential PPE shipments to those in need, 2020 was a year to remember. Here, we round up the highlights
THE BEST VIRTUAL AIR CARGO EVENTS IN DECEMBER
A list of virtual events that offer timely insight and expertise on the ever-evolving air cargo sector
TEN MINUTES WITH Andy Jaye
On his last day in the company, Regional Commercial Manager Andy Jaye takes us on a tour of his career highlights, and how he’s seen the cargo sector evolve in his 41 years working for IAG
IAG Cargo restarts London to Seoul service
The carrier has resumed its three-times-weekly service between London and the South Korean capital
IAG CARGO’S HEAD OF SALES DARREN PEEK
Newly appointed Head of Sales Darren Peek gives us the lowdown on leading in a crisis, charter growth during lockdown, and how the business will distribute the Covid-19 vaccine when the time comes
The diversity of India’s cargo market
In spite of the pandemic, India has continued to export huge volumes thanks to its diverse commodity market and the India cargo team’s agility and customer service