We live in a technology-driven world where even the simplest of tasks can be performed with a touch of a button. In this digital age, information can be shared over the internet instantaneously, bringing the world closer in rapid fashion. Particularly for the air cargo supply chain, an improved means of data-sharing can provide real-time visibility for the industry; resulting in a quicker and better organized system. That is only if data is willingly shared. “The cargo industry had not … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Tech: Disruption or Opportunities?
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Changing Landscape
Let’s take a moment and address the elephant in the room... AKA change – a word that seems to evoke panic among the masses on any given day. In this case, we’re specifically talking about reluctance to change. Once set in a particular way, any alteration to the norm can seem like such an inconvenience, but change doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. The integration of information technology has the potential to accelerate modernisation in the cargo supply chain, bringing greater transparency, … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape
IATA – Global trade expected to accelerate
Global trade seems to be getting its groove back. Despite slowing world trade, IATA’s senior economist yesterday projected moderate acceleration; with 2017 already off to a strong start in terms of air cargo volumes. Speaking at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium, George Anjaparidze said that structural and cyclical trade factors could bode well for the industry. On the structural side, sectors that rely on air cargo are performing better than average. Anjaparidze cited the example of the … [Read more...] about IATA – Global trade expected to accelerate
Disruption hits Air Cargo
Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo, as an example, is on its way to true digital transformation, said Laurent Petitmangin, the carrier’s Vice President Marketing, Digital & Communication. Petitmangin said Air France-KLM Cargo has undertaken a project to improve its data quality – an important step toward incorporating more data analytics into its operations. “We decided to lead the change,” Petitmangin told the packed Digital Transformation track at IATA’s WCS 2017, in order to be … [Read more...] about Disruption hits Air Cargo
Faith of dangerous goods
David Brennan, Assistant Director, Cargo Safety and Standards shared that in early 2016 SAE Aerospace, at the request of ICAO, establish a new committee, G-27, to develop a performance standard for packaging for lithium batteries (UN 3090 and UN 3480). The high-level objective is to develop a standard that provides a test method to demonstrate that a packaging for lithium cells or batteries, as prepared for transport, can safely contain inside the package a fire event from one of the cells. … [Read more...] about Faith of dangerous goods
Wildlife trafficking is worth US$20 billion
Linden Coppell, Environmental Manager, Etihad Airways told the afternoon session on the first day at the symposiums about Wildlife Trafficking: What can we do to stop it? Illegal wildlife trafficking is a US$20 billion industry and is threatening some of the planets most endangered species. Smugglers use many transport modes to move these goods. This presentation highlighted how the aviation industry is fighting to block the movement by air. Etihad Airways was one of the first … [Read more...] about Wildlife trafficking is worth US$20 billion
