International Air Transport Association

Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA Security Management System (SeMS) certification

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Cathay Cargo Terminal announced that it has become the first ground-handling organisation in Asia to successfully achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) certification, attaining Operating Status — the highest possible tier for a first-time SeMS certification. IATA SeMS provides a structured framework for proactively managing regulatory compliance, security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Organisations who take an SeMS approach work to … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA Security Management System (SeMS) certification

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. "Air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world. In 2024, more cargo was transported by air than ever before. But the world is moving at an even faster pace with technological advancements, … [Read more...] about IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation

Awery wins fourth consecutive hackathon with open source ONE Record server solution

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Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has won its fourth International Air Transport Association (IATA) ONE Record Hackathon in a row for its digital solution, PHP:ONE, which enables seamless data exchange for air cargo stakeholders. Participants spent 28 hours coding and developing solutions, with Awery creating an Open Source ONE Record server that functions as a Universal Cargo Hub, standardising data from mixed sources. PHP:ONE supports both ONE Record API integration and traditional … [Read more...] about Awery wins fourth consecutive hackathon with open source ONE Record server solution

Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January 2024 (7.3% for international operations). "January marked 18 consecutive months of growth for … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport recognised by IATA for pharma handling excellence

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally recognised Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as a hub for certified pharma handling, following efforts by the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community to improve cold chain operations in the region. The Community has been working closely with SJU and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico (DEDC) to support logistics providers in achieving the Center of Excellence for Independent … [Read more...] about Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport recognised by IATA for pharma handling excellence

Cathay Cargo becomes first carrier to exchange shipment information using IATA’s ONE Record data protocol with forwarders in everyday usage

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Cathay Cargo has become the first carrier to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ONE Record data protocol in some of its day-to-day operations with forwarders. This achievement is one year ahead of IATA’s target date for ONE Record implementation, which is scheduled for January 2026. In December 2024, three freight forwarders on the Chinese Mainland – Sinotrans Air Freight, WECAN International Freight Forwarding International Logistics and ALL-LINK Logistics – started … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo becomes first carrier to exchange shipment information using IATA’s ONE Record data protocol with forwarders in everyday usage