IBS Software Services has progressed by leaps and bounds to become a leader in providing new-generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industry. The wide spectrum of products and services that IBS off er includes managing mission-critical operations for major airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, cruise lines and tour operators around the world. Payload Asia sat down wiThAshok Rajan, VP and head of Airline Cargo Services, IBS, … [Read more...] about IBS’ Vision for Air Cargo Industry
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61st AAPA Assembly of Presidents
The 61st Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents saw industry leaders gathering to discuss a number of important subjects impacting the air cargo industry. Aviation Security, Environment, Infrastructure, Slots, and Charges & Taxes, were among the topics that were covered in the two-day meeting. There is good reason to be positive about the continuing growThof air traffic, but this growThhas also been accompanied by … [Read more...] about 61st AAPA Assembly of Presidents
DIP is launched in Pakistan in collaboration with IATA & United Insurance Company Pakistan Limited
The international Air Transport Association (IATA) Financial Securities (IFS)/Default Insurance Program (DIP) has been successfully applied by IATA in Pakistan with effect from 1st October 2017. In collaboration with IATA & United Insurance Company Pakistan Limited, IATA air cargo agents enrolled into the program under the banner of ACAAP. Th e DIP is a cost-effective alternative to expensive financial guarantees, with low premiums that meet the … [Read more...] about DIP is launched in Pakistan in collaboration with IATA & United Insurance Company Pakistan Limited
Pakistan’s Babar Badat unanimously elected as FIATA President
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) general meeting was held the day after the FIATA World Congress 2017, and saw the election of its new, geographically diverse Presidency and Extended Board, showcasing the global representation of the association. Held on October 8th, 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the general assembly meeting saw Babar Badat, Chairman of TRANSHOLD Pte. Ltd unanimously elected as the new President … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Babar Badat unanimously elected as FIATA President
Oman Air: Small player, big dreams
Oman Air could be seriously toying wiThthe idea of inducting freighters, or at least that is what Oman Air CEO Paul Gregorowitsch made clear during a recent interview wiThCargoforwarder when he confirmed that the airline was indeed looking at freighters. The freighters were an option, said Gregorowitsch, and even mentioned that the carrier remained undecided about which model to opt for: B777 freighters or an Airbus aircraft. The Dutch CEO had his … [Read more...] about Oman Air: Small player, big dreams
Special Edition
In this issue of Payload Asia, we are very pleased to bring you coverage of the Payload Asia Conference and Awards 2017, which successfully concluded in mid-October. After months of preparation, the 6th instalment of the event saw the nominations, judging and voting result in the awards ceremony – a perfect compliment to an evening of good food, wine, introductions and remarkable conversations. A big thank you to everyone who attended, the companies that participated and … [Read more...] about Special Edition
