Hong Kong will be the stage for next year’s annual World Cargo Symposium, IATA announced during the closing of the event’s 2023 edition, held in Istanbul.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will be the host airport, whilst Cathay Pacific will be the host airline for the 2024 edition of IATA’s WCS, which is scheduled for 12 to 14 March at AsiaWorld-Expo

The annual IATA meeting is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees from around the world, including together airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers and regulators to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities.

The event features plenary sessions, specialised streams, workshops and executive summits, tackling aspects related to technology and innovation, security and customs, cargo operations, and sustainability.

Hong Kong airport was once again ranked the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2022 by Airports Council International earlier in April, handling 4.2 million tonnes of air cargo in 2022.