Cool Chain Association
The CCA is a non-profit organisation with the aim to reduce wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the temperature sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical & horizontal collaboration, education and innovation amongst our members and stakeholders.
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COOL CHAIN ASSOCIATION WELCOMES TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE AIR FREIGHT SPECIALIST CHALLENGE GROUP AS ITS NEWEST MEMBER
The CCA continues to grow its global membership, working with companies focused on improving the cool supply chain
Luxembourg, Tuesday 7th December 2021: Challenge Group is the latest temperature-sensitive supply chain specialist to join the Cool Chain Association (CCA) as part of its growing membership.
Global air cargo group Challenge’s six companies include cargo airlines, handlers, and logistics services, and its subsidiary carrier CAL Cargo Airlines is a leading carrier of perishables on the Israel to Europe trade lane.
It has a portfolio of temperature-controlled products covering perishables and pharmaceuticals and holds the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) certification for its two airlines, CAL and Challenge Airlines, as well as for Challenge Handling in Liège, Belgium.
CAL Cargo Airlines will join the CCA’s newly developed Technical Committee, with the aim of supporting tangible projects and initiatives to drive improvements in the cool supply chain.
“By joining the CCA, we know we can make a concrete contribution to raise industry standards as an active member of the Technical Committee,” said Gianluca Marcangelo, Senior Manager Cargo Transformation, Challenge Group.
“We are looking forward to networking with other members and enhance our industry engagement to build strategic and long-term business partnership.”
CAL Cargo Airlines, part of the Challenge Group, was founded in 1976 to service growing export demands of perishable goods out of Tel Aviv, Israel, and has remained committed to delivering quality services for temperature-controlled products, as well as growing its portfolio.
CCA members are focused on driving improved logistics services for the pharmaceutical and perishable sectors.
The CCA launched its Technical Committee earlier this year, to analyse and manage critical points affecting product quality along the cool chain, as well as to develop standards and initiate projects.
“It is important that we work together to deliver tangible solutions for our cool supply chain, that is our focus,” said Nicola Caristo, CCA Secretary General and Airline Partner Manager, SkyCell AG.
“By working with quality-driven experts such as Challenge, we will together make a much-needed difference and we welcome their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to help us achieve our goal.”
The CCA holds two networking events a year, one covering perishables and the other on pharmaceuticals.
The CCA aims to host a Pharma and Perishables event in 2022 with details to follow.
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About Challenge Group
Challenge Group was founded in 2018 and consolidated in 2020 by Offer Gilboa.
With a team of around 800 loyal and committed employees worldwide, our aim is to provide end-to-end logistics solutions to our business partner and raise the standard of the logistics supply chain by coordinating the activity of our subsidiary companies.
Challenge Group is comprised of six subsidiary companies, including CAL Cargo Airlines, founded in 1976 with its main hub in Tel Aviv Airport; Challenge Airlines BE, founded in 2016 with its main hub in Liège; Challenge Handling, established as LACHS in 1997, the first GHA of Liège Airport; Challenge Air Cargo, established in Malta in 2018 as the commercial arm of the Group; Challenge Logistics, based in Liège, for trucking, warehousing, and distribution services; and Challenge Aviation, the leasing and financial arm of the Group.
Our vision is to be the preferred choice for our customers in selected markets globally, providing dependable, integrated and tailormade air cargo solutions.
About Cool Chain Association
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) is a non-profit organisation bringing together all parts of the temperature-sensitive supply chain to create an impact with visible and measurable results for both companies and for society as a whole.
Its aim is to reduce wastage and improve the quality, efficiency, and value of the temperature-sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical and horizontal collaboration, education, and innovation amongst members and stakeholders.
To find out about attending the events or joining the Cool Chain Association, visit coolchain.org.
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COOL CHAIN ASSOCIATION WELCOMES TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE AIR FREIGHT SPECIALIST CHALLENGE GROUP AS ITS LATEST MEMBER
The CCA continues to grow its global membership, working with companies focused on improving the cool supply chain
Luxembourg, Tuesday 7th December 2021: Challenge Group is the latest temperature-sensitive supply chain specialist to join the Cool Chain Association (CCA) as part of its growing membership.
Global air cargo group Challenge’s six companies include cargo airlines, handlers, and logistics services, and its subsidiary carrier CAL Cargo Airlines is a leading carrier of perishables on the Israel to Europe trade lane.
It has a portfolio of temperature-controlled products covering perishables and pharmaceuticals and holds the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) certification for its two airlines, CAL and Challenge Airlines, as well as for Challenge Handling in Liège, Belgium.
CAL Cargo Airlines will join the CCA’s newly developed Technical Committee, with the aim of supporting tangible projects and initiatives to drive improvements in the cool supply chain.
“By joining the CCA, we know we can make a concrete contribution to raise industry standards as an active member of the Technical Committee,” said Gianluca Marcangelo, Senior Manager Cargo Transformation, Challenge Group.
“We are looking forward to networking with other members and enhance our industry engagement to build strategic and long-term business partnership.”
CAL Cargo Airlines, part of the Challenge Group, was founded in 1976 to service growing export demands of perishable goods out of Tel Aviv, Israel, and has remained committed to delivering quality services for temperature-controlled products, as well as growing its portfolio.
CCA members are focused on driving improved logistics services for the pharmaceutical and perishable sectors.
The CCA launched its Technical Committee earlier this year, to analyse and manage critical points affecting product quality along the cool chain, as well as to develop standards and initiate projects.
“It is important that we work together to deliver tangible solutions for our cool supply chain, that is our focus,” said Nicola Caristo, CCA Secretary General and Airline Partner Manager, SkyCell AG.
“By working with quality-driven experts such as Challenge, we will together make a much-needed difference and we welcome their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to help us achieve our goal.”
The CCA holds two networking events a year, one covering perishables and the other on pharmaceuticals.
The CCA aims to host a Pharma and Perishables event in 2022 with details to follow.
Ends
About Challenge Group
Challenge Group was founded in 2018 and consolidated in 2020 by Offer Gilboa.
With a team of around 800 loyal and committed employees worldwide, our aim is to provide end-to-end logistics solutions to our business partner and raise the standard of the logistics supply chain by coordinating the activity of our subsidiary companies.
Challenge Group is comprised of six subsidiary companies, including CAL Cargo Airlines, founded in 1976 with its main hub in Tel Aviv Airport; Challenge Airlines BE, founded in 2016 with its main hub in Liège; Challenge Handling, established as LACHS in 1997, the first GHA of Liège Airport; Challenge Air Cargo, established in Malta in 2018 as the commercial arm of the Group; Challenge Logistics, based in Liège, for trucking, warehousing, and distribution services; and Challenge Aviation, the leasing and financial arm of the Group.
Our vision is to be the preferred choice for our customers in selected markets globally, providing dependable, integrated and tailormade air cargo solutions.
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About Cool Chain Association
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) is a non-profit organisation bringing together all parts of the temperature-sensitive supply chain to create an impact with visible and measurable results for both companies and for society as a whole.
Its aim is to reduce wastage and improve the quality, efficiency, and value of the temperature-sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical and horizontal collaboration, education, and innovation amongst members and stakeholders.
To find out about attending the events or joining the Cool Chain Association, visit coolchain.org.