The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has elected David O. King, SEKO Logistics, for the first time to the AfA Board of Directors, as the forwarding association looks ahead to the 2025-2028 term. King joins a board of industry experts who, as the board of the AfA, are committed to promoting and strengthening the interests of the air cargo supply chain. “I am honored to join the board and contribute to the Association’s vital work in representing the air forwarding industry and uniting … [Read more...] about Airforwarders Association new board member David O. King elected
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IAG Cargo joins the top table at AfA
IAG Cargo has become the first international carrier to gain Platinum membership of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) – the organisation that represents the voice of the air freight forwarding industry. As Platinum members, IAG Cargo will help to shape AfA policy and engage in advocacy on key legislation that affects the cargo industry, freight forwarders and airlines, making it an influential industry voice. Other benefits of membership include affinity and training programmes, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo joins the top table at AfA
US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
Testifying recently before a US congressional subcommittee, the executive director of the US Airforwarders Association (AFA), Brandon Fried, acknowledged progress had been made on screening cargo in the belly holds of passenger aircraft, but warned three primary challenges still faced the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) aim of 100 per cent screening by the August 2010 deadline. "Serious issues have yet to be resolved, including the lack of approved pallet screening technology, … [Read more...] about US forwarders say screening hurdles remain