“The air cargo industry has had a rollercoaster ride over the last decade. But the continued success of the World Cargo Symposium, culminating in a record attendance of over 1,100 delegates in Berlin this year, shows the commitment of the industry to share best practice and generate action plans to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges,” said Glyn Hughes, IATA’s global head of cargo. Discussions over four days at the WCS focused on the challenge of potentially disruptive new technologies … [Read more...] about WCS faces up to industry challenges
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Cargo iQ phoenix rises from Cargo 2000
Hitting the ‘reset button’ nearly 20 years after the unfortunately-named cargo quality initiative - Cargo 2000 - was first created, the IATA-supported interest group with the mission of creating and implementing quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry was officially renamed Cargo iQ at the World Cargo Symposium in Berlin. The rebrand, aside from moving away from the negative imagery of a name that suggests a 16 year lag in reaching its intended goals, is part of a much larger … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ phoenix rises from Cargo 2000
IATA launches ULD safety awareness campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a safety campaign to reduce the number of ground handling incidents involving Unit Load Devices (ULDs). Through raising awareness of the need for careful handling of ULDs across all touch points, the campaign seeks to minimise flight safety risk and reduce the number of incidents of aircraft and container damage from mishandling. IATA’s target is to save the cargo industry around US$264 million annually through promoting … [Read more...] about IATA launches ULD safety awareness campaign
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
CSafe global lets CATS out the bag
CSafe Global has announced a new tracking system - the Container Automated Tracking System (CATS) - that allows CSafe Global’s lease customers instant access to detailed, real-time, active-container information. Determining the optimum lease arrangements for active RKN containers and keeping track of a leased RKN portfolio can be problematic for logistics companies shipping biologics and other temperature-sensitive products. CSafe's new CATS Customer Portal allows container leasees to … [Read more...] about CSafe global lets CATS out the bag
Pelican BioThermal launches new Crēdo Cargo
Pelican BioThermal has launched its new pioneering pallet shipper system, Crēdo Cargo, the latest in its range of innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions servicing the global market. The new reusable bulk shipper, designed specifically to accept a full ISO pallet, is set to revolutionise the temperature-controlled packaging passive, bulk shipper marketplace, according to company. Utilising PCM coolant panel packaging, incorporating an innovative slot-in system mechanism designed … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal launches new Crēdo Cargo