In an interview, Payload Asia talks to David Wee, IATA’s regional manager for operations, safety and security (cargo) in Asia Pacific, as he discusses the trade body’s strategy when it comes to developing air freight in the region. Can you tell us about your role and responsibilities with IATA? My role is to develop and execute IATA’s Cargo strategy and priorities for the Asia Pacific region. This includes engaging the air cargo community on sustainability, digitalization, safe carriage of … [Read more...] about Meet IATA’s main guy for cargo in Asia Pacific
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Ex-IATA finance staff joins CargoAi team
Two ex-IATA colleagues from different parts of the globe have joined CargoAi as the company looks to blaze a trail for financial solutions in the air cargo industry. Veronica Ibarra, former global billing operations manager at IATA, will join the cargo booking platform from Miami as vice president of operations, whilst Asako Sakurai, who was previously the settlement operation manager for Asia Pacific at IATA, will become head of finance, based in Singapore. Both have worked for over a decade … [Read more...] about Ex-IATA finance staff joins CargoAi team
IATA urges more attention on lithium battery shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing. As with many products shipped by air, effective standards, globally implemented, are needed to ensure safety. The challenge is the rapid increase in global demand for lithium batteries (the market is growing 30 percent annually) bringing many new shippers … [Read more...] about IATA urges more attention on lithium battery shipments
Korean Air renews CEIV Pharma certification
Korean Air is strengthening its competitive advantage in the global air cargo market with the recent certification from IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma (CEIV Pharma). Valid for three years, the certification requires a thorough evaluation of the airline’s capabilities, with more than 280 items on the ‘checklist,’ including transportation handling procedure, storage facilities, equipment, and the ability to adhere to regulations. The airline provides … [Read more...] about Korean Air renews CEIV Pharma certification
IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia effective 15 June. Xingquan, who has been with IATA since 2011, was most recently the association’s Assistant Director, Legal, based in Montreal. He will now relocate to the regional office in Beijing to oversee the group's activities across North Asia, where it has 40 member airlines. Dr. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore throughout … [Read more...] about IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
CEVA Logistics is reassuring clients in its ability to transport lithium batteries as it became the first logistics player to receive IATA’s new CEIV Lithium Battery certification for its air freight stations in Hong Kong and Amsterdam. The company said it teamed up with IATA to support the development of the new certification programme given its experience in transporting batteries of all types and sizes. In the automotive industry, Ceva works with 14 of the 15 largest original equipment … [Read more...] about Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
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