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
Cargo iQ
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
Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme
Cargo iQ has appointed SGS to take on its member Audit and Certification Scheme, working with external auditors for the first time. Members will be audited to demonstrate, through certification, that their processes and services are compliant with quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry, as created and implemented by the Cargo iQ membership. Over 30 SGS offices will be involved in the process, which will kick off in June, with each audit … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme
Cargo iQ to launch smart data portal for members
Cargo iQ has partnered with iRIX Software Engineering and Information Builders to help further its smart data program, a three-stage project, which will generate a broader scope of measurements, more information on specific milestones, and self-service member access to the group’s reporting platform. Module one of the program, which will boost Airport-to-Airport data collection and benchmarking processing, is underway and due for completion in the spring of … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ to launch smart data portal for members
Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Shippers and industry will work together to promote the adoption of Cargo iQ’s Master Operating Plan (MOP) and share information to ensure shippers’ needs are met. The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work co-operatively to support the implementation of Cargo iQ’s Quality Management System (QMS) and to promote the sustainability of the air cargo supply chain. The MOU outlines six areas for the two groups to work together … [Read more...] about Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
ABC strengthens its quality service level with Cargo iQ cert
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has been issued with a Cargo iQ certificate after it successfully passed the audit procedures for compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s Cargo iQ quality standards. The document was presented during a session of the Cargo iQ Technical Group in Essen, Germany this week. Following a two-day inspection, ABC’s quality certificate is valid for two year and acknowledges the airline’s conformance to the highest global quality requirements. The … [Read more...] about ABC strengthens its quality service level with Cargo iQ cert
