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freight. The handler is also relocating
from existing facilities at Newark (EWR)
to a facility on airport at EWR to handle
outbound/export cargo and offer a
dual-facility solution.
The off-airport facility will feature 19
cargo bay doors, active unit load device
(ULD) charging stations, ULD storage
and cold storage, pharma handling areas,
increased security and easy access to
major highways.
" Our dual-facility solution increases
our air cargo handling capabilities while
reducing wait times and truck congestion
on the airport service roads, " said Jared
Azcuy, chief executive officer, AGI. " It is
a solution we have tried and tested at our
other locations, and it will speed up processing,
making for a more efficient and
cost-effective operation
" Our new facilities and digital solutions
mean that AGI is more than ready
to support customers in New Jersey. "
IATA Validates Quality of
Ground Handling Services at
Sheremetyevo
Moscow Cargo LLC, the cargo operator
for Sheremetyevo International Airport,
has renewed its certificate of compliance
with the world standards and recommended
practices of IATA for ground
handling safety. The certificate was
awarded upon completion of the IATA's
ISAGO audit, which is conducted every
two years.
The audit contains requirements not
normally found in the Russian regulatory
environment, such as risk management
system, quality program and training
of personnel for emergency situations.
ISAGO certification guides the cargo
handler in improving the quality of
ground handling services and helps eliminate
the need for individual carriers to
conduct inspections, which reduces the
operating expenses of partner airlines.
Moscow Cargo was last certified in
2019. Biannual recertification allows
IATA to consider any changes in production
processes, including those dictated
by the need to respond effectively to market
demands.
PEOPLE
Swissport Names Diez Global
Commercial Director
Andres Diez recently joined Swissport as global commercial
director. He will drive the commercial function to deliver
customer-focused solutions that will support the company's
vision to be the best global aviation services business and the
partner of choice for airlines. With the appointment of Diez,
Swissport completes its global management team and new organizational setup.
" We are delighted to welcome Andres Diez as director global commercial, " said
Warwick Brady, president and CEO of Swissport International. " He brings many
years of experience in key leadership roles for major logistics businesses where his
efforts centered around business development and commercial strategies. With customer
centricity at the core of our agenda, Andres and his team around the Swissport
network will be instrumental in delivering value to our customers, supported by
commercial coordination and engagement across regions. "
Diez has more than 20 years of management experience in business development
and in financial planning for major logistics businesses such as DHL, and most
recently, GXO Logistics. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
degree and an MBA from Florida International University, and recently completed
a Master of Real Estate Finance degree from Georgetown University.
Meridian Names Director of
Ground Operations
Meridian recently welcomed
Nehemias Camacho
as director of ground
operations.
Camacho, who most
recently served as a manager of ramp
services at United Airlines, spent 21 years
with Meridian, primarily as line services
manager. Camacho joined United in early
2020 in what he called a rare opportunity
to experience the commercial side of
the aviation industry.
" We are delighted to welcome Camacho
back to Meridian, " said Steve
Chandoha, Meridian president. " The
experience he gained at United, coupled
with his knowledge, skills and previous
tenure at Meridian, complements the
expertise he brings to this new position.
This is especially relevant as we
strive to deliver the best possible FBO
experience. "
As director of ground operations at
Meridian Teterboro, Camacho has overall
responsibility for the departments
of line service, security, ground service
equipment and detailing. As the company
continues to experience an uptick
in business and growth, his role will be
expanding.
" It's really great being back at Meridian, "
said Camacho. " Returning to the
company was seamless in some ways, but
in other ways, it's very different with the
added responsibilities of my new position.
One thing that has remained the
same is the feeling of being with family
that working at Meridian gives you.
" I made the decision to join United
because it was an opportunity to learn
something new, " Camacho continued. " I
definitely learned some things that I had
not been exposed to in business aviation,
and at the same time, there were skills
I learned at Meridian that I was able to
implement at United. I feel that I made
an impact with United's leadership team
while also improving the relationship
between frontline employees and leaders.
Motivating others to provide the best service
to every customer made me realize
how much I appreciated Meridian and
what it stands for. "
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