Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched “Project Coldstream” to coordinate its response to the anticipated global transport of some 16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Led by Mike Duffy, WFS’ EVP for innovation, the taskforce is working closely with airlines, forwarders, logistics providers, government agencies and trade associations, including Pharma.Aero and TIACA, to clearly understand temperature and handling requirements. WFS said the group will be responsible for developing … [Read more...] about WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine
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TIACA launches its second Air Cargo Sustainability Awards
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the second edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards is now open for applications. The competition aims to recognise outstanding businesses and industry initiatives leading the way to more sustainable air cargo. CHAMP Cargosystems, one of the leading industry IT solutions providers, has generously committed to continuing sponsoring these awards. “CHAMP is pleased to continue supporting TIACA for the 2nd edition of the Air Cargo … [Read more...] about TIACA launches its second Air Cargo Sustainability Awards
TIACA joins forces with CLIVE Data Services
TIACA, The International Air Cargo Association, will deliver the very latest market and route analyses to its members after signing an intelligence sharing agreement with CLIVE Data Services, creators of the new ‘dynamic load factor’ analyses. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by TIACA and CLIVE supports the common interests of both partners to deliver timely and accurate market data and aims to show the air cargo industry in the best possible light to all industry stakeholders, … [Read more...] about TIACA joins forces with CLIVE Data Services
TIACA launches new event series
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
TIACA launches first Sustainability Award
This summer, TIACA launched its first annual Sustainability Award, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems. This first edition received applications from established corporates and start-ups, with very diverse focus, addressing CO2 emissions, waste reduction, recycling, weight reduction for ULDs and packaging, humanitarian aid, staff wellbeing and retention, and animal welfare. Only 3 remain in the running: M&G Packaging Corp, Nallian and Wings for Aid Foundation. The projects were … [Read more...] about TIACA launches first Sustainability Award
TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool
TIACA has launched a pilot of its new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool, allowing forwarders to rate and review the service quality they receive at participating hubs. Fifteen cargo terminals at airports including India’s Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Indonesia’s PT Jasa Angkasa Semestra, Hong Kong’s Asia Airfreight Terminal, and Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Ltd are amongst the first to trial the new scheme. Other airports … [Read more...] about TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool