TIACA’s 2018 Air Cargo Forum will take place in Toronto, Canada, announced TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin. The biennial ACF brings together supply chain decision makers from across the globe for three days of networking, discussion, and learning. “We are excited to be bringing the event back to North America for 2018,” said Brittin. “The ACF is a unique opportunity to network and develop new business, as well as a chance for members to help shape our industry by … [Read more...] about Toronto to host 2018 TIACA Air Cargo Forum
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Jim Jackson inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame
James ‘Jim’ Jackson, a driving force behind the standardisation of aircraft unit load devices (ULD) and the supporting aircraft and ground-handling technical requirements, has been welcomed to The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Hall of Fame. Jackson is an air-cargo handling and logistics innovator, a lifelong champion of international standardisation, and an engineering solutions-finder for the air cargo industry, who fostered the ubiquitous … [Read more...] about Jim Jackson inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry The air cargo sector has been caught off-guard by a sudden announcement by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA), who on 29 December issued a notice that updates to Security Programs for all US and non US-based freighters flying within, into and out of the US, must be implemented by 16 February. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security
TIACA members have been advised that recently released updates to Security Programs for all-cargo aircraft in the US must be implemented by 16 February 2015. The updated Security Programs, issued by the US Transport Security Administration (TSA) on 29 December 2014, affect all US and non US-based freighter aircraft operators within, into, and out of the US. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period are not ideal,” said Doug … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security