The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. This was up from the 8.7% annual growth recorded in April 2017 and is more than three times higher than the five year average growth rate of 3.8%. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May … [Read more...] about Global Air Freight Demand Increases 13% in May
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HAFFA chairman Brian Wu appointed to IATA-FIATA governance board
Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (HAFFA) Chairman Mr. Brian Wu of BEL International Logistics Limited has been appointed as a Voting Member of the IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB) where he serves as a Forwarder representative in the governance of the activities of the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP). Nominated by FIATA’s Airfreight Institute, Mr. Wu was appointed to the position and attended a recent meeting of the IFGB held in Montreal, … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman Brian Wu appointed to IATA-FIATA governance board
TIACA’s ‘Future Proofing Air Cargo’ gives innovators platform for change
The truth behind digitization, Latin America’s e-commerce potential, and the launch of unmanned aircraft will be just three of a range of discussions heading the agenda at TIACA's 2017 Executive Summit 'Future Proofing Air Cargo'. The three-day event will bring together air cargo decision makers from across the globe for opportunities to network, grow new business, and learn from the experts. For the first time, the voice of the maritime industry will be welcomed, with Troels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s ‘Future Proofing Air Cargo’ gives innovators platform for change
Henk Venema named new chairman of Cargo iQ
Henk Venema, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Network Carrier Management at DHL Global Forwarding, has been named the new chairman of the Cargo iQ Membership Board. Venema, who has over 15 years of experience in air cargo, takes over from Max Sauberschwarz, Vice President and Global Head of Carrier and Gateway Air Logistics at Kuehne + Nagel, who chaired the IATA interest group from 2013. Kester Meijer, Director Operational Integrity, Compliance & Safety - ISCM, Air … [Read more...] about Henk Venema named new chairman of Cargo iQ
Freight forwarders’ body – BIFA – joins calls for softer Brexit
With Brexit talks due to get underway in Brussels soon, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling for the UK negotiators to push for a deal that keeps the UK in the European customs union. BIFA Director General, Robert Keen says: “Over the weekend, we heard the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond dismiss speculation that the UK could pursue a soft Brexit and remain part of the EU’s customs union and the single market. “Like many, BIFA … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders’ body – BIFA – joins calls for softer Brexit
TAPA to host their biggest global event for security professionals
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) will mark its 20th anniversary with its biggest ever global conference to consider how new technologies, changing consumer demands and the responses of manufacturers and logistics service providers will impact on the future of supply chain security. The two-day event in London on 25 & 26 October, 2017, promises to take its audience of more than 500 supply chain security professionals on a journey into the future, exploring how … [Read more...] about TAPA to host their biggest global event for security professionals
