A record number of 1,000 delegates attended the first day of AirCargo 2024, which took place on 11-13 February in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Dozens of leading experts took to the stage to debate key issues, with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association, kicking off the three-day conference as he joined industry leaders in urging governments to urgently provide better maritime security, amidst escalating tensions in main trade routes in the Middle … [Read more...] about AirCargo Conference welcomes record attendance in Louisville
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Safety is aviation’s top priority at the IATA WSOC in Hanoi
In a few days, aviation safety experts from around the world will assemble in Hanoi, Vietnam for the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC), organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with Vietnam Airlines as the host airline. Under the theme, “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations,” the WSOC will take place on 19-21 September and explore a host of different topics related to safety and operational efficiency across four session … [Read more...] about Safety is aviation’s top priority at the IATA WSOC in Hanoi
TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum brings in new event organiser
The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA has partnered with McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, LLC (MGME) for upcoming editions of the Air Cargo Forum, which will be held in Miami. TIACA said the selection was made following a rigorous tender process, which was based on the commitment to deliver an event aligned with the group's events key principles. These principles include providing value for money, being network focused, world class speakers, industry thought leader … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum brings in new event organiser
Awery lands Cargo iQ prize at IATA Hackathon
Awery Aviation Software was awarded the Cargo iQ Prize at IATA’s ONE Record Hackathon 2023 for its door-to-door airfreight planning and real-time update solution for Cargo iQ members, CargoTracking.aero. Entrants were challenged to develop a solution to support planning and updating cargo tracking events when performed by non-Cargo iQ third parties, such as trucking companies, which are currently not able to share status updates with members. Awery’s prototype solution facilitates … [Read more...] about Awery lands Cargo iQ prize at IATA Hackathon
Qatar Airways completes IATA CEIV certifications
Qatar Airways Cargo, along with Doha-based ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo, have now completed the suite of IATA CEIV certifications with the addition of the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification. The CEIV Fresh certification demonstrates Qatar Airways Cargo's sustained commitment to the highest standards when handling and transporting perishable goods. The standard encompasses the entire supply … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways completes IATA CEIV certifications
TIACA urges support on Türkiye-Syria relief aid
The International Air Cargo Association or TIACA is calling on the insurance markets to relax some of the stringent procedures and financial penalties in place when flying to Syria as a sanctioned state considered as a war zone. The move comes following the tragic earthquake events in southern Türkiye and northern Syria, where the air cargo industry has coordinated immediate response to form humanitarian airbridges and transport relief aid to affected areas. “We urge the … [Read more...] about TIACA urges support on Türkiye-Syria relief aid
