The long and often fractious relationship between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is set to turn over a new leaf after nearly three years of intensive discussions, although sticking points – like issues relating to CASS settlement system – remain. These talks have revolved around the fundamental issue of the need to evolve and clarify what has been the historical role of freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
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In giving his E-freight update, Peter Chong, director IATA Cargo Services Asia Pacific noted that “great strides†had been made since 2006/7 and by next year 20 documents representing 64 per cent of paper volume will be converted to electronic format. In 2009 the number will be 16 with Dangerous Goods being converted later this year. E-freight was implemented in three new Asia Pacific locations last year, including South Korea, Australia and New Zealand and since 31 December 2008, 18 … [Read more...] about IATA matters
FAPAA 36th Executive Council Meeting
The Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Associations (FAPAA) held its 36th Executive Council Meeting and AGM in Bangkok, Thailand in early June with 49 delegates from 18 country associations of the Asia Pacific region and 15 observers in attendance. The three-day event was hosted by The Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association of Thailand (TAFA – Thai) and covered a wide array of topics and issues pertinent to the air freight forwarding industry and as always socialising and networking … [Read more...] about FAPAA 36th Executive Council Meeting
