For the first time in 2 years, the Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Associations, or FAPAA, is proud to announce that it will be holding a face-to-face general meeting in Penang on 15–16 July 2022 at the Golden Sands Hotel on Batu Ferranghi. The Penang Freight Forwarders Association (PFFA) will be the host of this year’s meeting, which expects to gather major associations across Asia Pacific to discuss important industry issues. In an interview, Paul Golland, chairman of FAPAA and vice chair … [Read more...] about Penang freight forwarders host APAC meeting in July
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Taking a walk down memory lane – the story of FAPAA
On a mission to find out more about other air cargo associations in Asia, the Air Cargo Association of Korea (ACAK), with the support of their government, went on an expedition to Singapore to meet with the Singapore Air-cargo Agents Association (SAAA). It was April 1985 when this happened. During the meeting, both sides exchanged ideas and discovered that they were facing the same types of issues. One was that the relationship between the airlines and air cargo agents … [Read more...] about Taking a walk down memory lane – the story of FAPAA
Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
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
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
Insurance alternative to bank guarantees: The Thai experience
Beginning of the year 2001, IATA raised concerns over the aggregated sales volume generated in a period of 30 days by agents far exceeding the current financial collateral at the time. As a result IATA proposed to increase amount of bank guarantees, in order to protect IATA airlines from exposure tofinancial risks. Realising the financial burden upon member agents, the Thai Airfreight Forwarder Association – TAFA consulted with Airlines Cargo Business Cargo – ACBA (known as ACP … [Read more...] about Insurance alternative to bank guarantees: The Thai experience
