The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the launch of a new event series: the TIACA 4Cargo Conferences and Workshops, designed for subject matter experts and thought leaders in specialized cargo domains such as Airports, Sustainability, Drones and more. The feedback received through the recent membership survey confirms members expect TIACA to play an active role in educating the industry on specific topics linked to economics of air cargo, infrastructure … [Read more...] about TIACA launches new event series
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Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced its new secretary general, will be Vladimir Zubkov, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year. Zubkov has more than 40 years’ experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and, most recently, as vice president of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the chairman of the Industry … [Read more...] about Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
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
WCO and TIACA agree to greater cooperation
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help identify how the air cargo industry can assist in priority Customs objectives and to discuss how these can be best achieved with minimum disruption to commercial operations. The new agreement — signed in Brussels by WCO secretary general, Kunio Mikuriya, and TIACA's secretary general, Daniel Fernandez — aims to keep customs and the air … [Read more...] about WCO and TIACA agree to greater cooperation
