Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI), which is the apex body of 28 customs clearance and freight forwarders associations from across the country will be hosting the first international logistics congress: FIATA World Congress 2018 (FWC-2018) from September 26-29, 2018 in New Delhi. To provide an update about FWC-2018 Stanley Lim, past president, FIATA and Chairman FIATA World Congress Committee addressed a press conference of FFFAI office bearers and FIATA leaders … [Read more...] about FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi
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ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Kerrie Mather, president of ACI Asia-Pacific, will retire from her position effective 31 January 2018. She served on the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board since September 2011 and was elected President in April 2016 for a term of 2 years. Mather recently announced her retirement as managing director and chief executive officer of Sydney Airport due to take effect at the end of January 2018. In accordance with the ACI Asia-Pacific Bylaws Article 11.5, Lee Seow Hiang, … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Aviation’s impact on CO2 emissions
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposes that newly designed aircraft types meet a CO2 standard from the 1st of January 2020, and that aircraft types already in-production meet a separate CO2 standard starting from the 1st of January 2023. The objective of this so-called ‘Opinion’ published by EASA is to incentivise the incorporation of the latest fuel efficiency technology into aircraft designs, and to address the predicted increase in CO2 emissions. The Opinion submitted to the … [Read more...] about Aviation’s impact on CO2 emissions
Air Cargo Day 2017: Airfreight Frontiers, Breaking Barriers and Fostering Trade
Air Cargo Day 2017, a joint event platform, organized on 2nd November 2017 was the first step towards closer collaboration. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and SAAA@Singapore, who came together to organize the event both seek to work on various initiatives and share economic forecasts, data and statistics with the air cargo community. Together, the two associations are joint synergies, with aligned visions and missions to serve the air … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Day 2017: Airfreight Frontiers, Breaking Barriers and Fostering Trade
Asia Pacific priorities – Infrastructure, Regulations, Sustainability
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed delegates attending the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents in Chinese Taipei, on areas the aviation industry needs to focus on in Asia Pacific. Infrastructure Capacity Asia-Pacific faces a challenge in coping with growth in demand. "We are headed for a major infrastructure crisis. In many ways the Asia-Pacific region is ahead of the game with major hubs having robust expansion plans. … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific priorities – Infrastructure, Regulations, Sustainability
AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Despite all the pressure and risk, Asia Pacific carriers are well-placed to capture market opportunities in an expanding global economy. Improvements in global trade sentiment have delivered a robust 10% growth in air cargo volumes, a welcome development for Asian carriers which account for nearly 40% of global air cargo traffic. Although there has been considerable pressure on yields in a fiercely competitive environment, Asia Pacific carriers in aggregate are expected to deliver … [Read more...] about AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
