A key challenge for the ground handling sector is the fact that it is by its nature, still very archaic, says Patrick Ee, senior manager cargo services centre and ULD management at Singapore Airlines Cargo. “Th e processes in place, the technology, the manpower intensity is still the same – there has been no real technological breakthrough and things are still done in the same way as they have in the past,” he said. “I think the challenge is really for the industry to collaborate – and when I … [Read more...] about Ground handling at a pivotal point
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Data is quickly becoming the most valuable asset a company has, but without the ability to exchange it and make money from it, it has limited value, cautioned Jean Verheyen, founder and chief executive officer of Nallian, a data sharing platform that helps companies within the same value chain to collaborate more effectively. Verheyen was responding to a question by the session moderator, Glyn Hughes as to whether it was realistic for the air cargo sector, which has taken nearly four years to … [Read more...] about Shippers & forwarders’ perspectives
Shippers & forwarders’ perspectives
Data is quickly becoming the most valuable asset a company has, but without the ability to exchange it and make money from it, it has limited value, cautioned Jean Verheyen, founder and chief executive officer of Nallian, a data sharing platform that helps companies within the same value chain to collaborate more effectively. Verheyen was responding to a question by the session moderator, Glyn Hughes as to whether it was realistic for the air cargo sector, which has taken nearly four years to … [Read more...] about Shippers & forwarders’ perspectives
Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
The long and often fractious relationship between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is set to turn over a new leaf after nearly three years of intensive discussions, although sticking points – like issues relating to CASS settlement system – remain. These talks have revolved around the fundamental issue of the need to evolve and clarify what has been the historical role of freight forwarders in their … [Read more...] about Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
IATA’s cargo team aims for ‘lean, productive & innovative’
It’s all about transformation,” says IATA’s global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes in reference to a significant organisation-wide restructuring which began with the cargo division. “We need to transform because the people we are providing services for, that are using the system are transforming. “Th e industry that they are operating in has changed and we need to make sure that as an industry, that we are effectively supporting that change with how we are doing things ourselves,” he added. Th … [Read more...] about IATA’s cargo team aims for ‘lean, productive & innovative’
IATA’s cargo team aims for ‘lean, productive & innovative’
It’s all about transformation,” says IATA’s global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes in reference to a significant organisation-wide restructuring which began with the cargo division. “We need to transform because the people we are providing services for, that are using the system are transforming. “Th e industry that they are operating in has changed and we need to make sure that as an industry, that we are effectively supporting that change with how we are doing things ourselves,” he added. Th e … [Read more...] about IATA’s cargo team aims for ‘lean, productive & innovative’
