The truth behind digitization, Latin America’s e-commerce potential, and the launch of unmanned aircraft will be just three of a range of discussions heading the agenda at TIACA's 2017 Executive Summit 'Future Proofing Air Cargo'. The three-day event will bring together air cargo decision makers from across the globe for opportunities to network, grow new business, and learn from the experts. For the first time, the voice of the maritime industry will be welcomed, with Troels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s ‘Future Proofing Air Cargo’ gives innovators platform for change
Sanjiv Edward
Brussels’ Polman joins TIACA board of directors
Steven Polmans, head of cargo at Brussels Airport Company (BAC), has been appointed to TIACA’s board of directors. Polmans pledged to continue encouraging greater collaboration across the supply chain to cope with a rapidly changing industry, starting with TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Paris next month. Polmans, who has over 15 years’ experience in the aviation industry and is widely respected for passionate work in pushing the air cargo industry to realise its new reality, is also the chairman … [Read more...] about Brussels’ Polman joins TIACA board of directors
TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has advised the Board of Directors that he will retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to review and recruit candidates. Brittin will stay with TIACA in an advisory capacity once the new secretary general has been appointed to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Delhi, Schiphol to jointly promote trade lane
Delhi Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on, and promote, cargo business between them. The MoU’s scope includes business promotion, product development, knowledge sharing, training, performance benchmarking and regulatory agency cooperation. It is intended to enhance Delhi’s and India’s logistic capabilities at a global level. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Delhi, I Prabhakara Rao, CEO, DIAL … [Read more...] about Delhi, Schiphol to jointly promote trade lane
