world cargo symposium

Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme

March 31, 2017 by Payload Asia

Cargo iQ has appointed SGS to take on its member Audit and Certification Scheme, working with external auditors for the first time. Members will be audited to demonstrate, through certification, that their processes and services are compliant with quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry, as created and implemented by the Cargo iQ membership. Over 30 SGS offices will be involved in the process, which will kick off in June, with each audit … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme

WCS faces up to industry challenges

March 22, 2016 by Payload Asia

“The air cargo industry has had a rollercoaster ride over the last decade. But the continued success of the World Cargo Symposium, culminating in a record attendance of over 1,100 delegates in Berlin this year, shows the commitment of the industry to share best practice and generate action plans to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges,” said Glyn Hughes, IATA’s global head of cargo. Discussions over four days at the WCS focused on the challenge of potentially disruptive new technologies … [Read more...] about WCS faces up to industry challenges

Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA

February 3, 2016 by Payload Asia

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0 per cent growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, IATA said. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline that continued through most of 2015, until some improvements to … [Read more...] about Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA

Get used to "new normal" of cargo growth warns IATA

February 3, 2016 by Payload Asia

Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses

March 19, 2015 by Payload Asia

The chairman of IATA’s Cargo Committee, James Woodrow has called for strong action to secure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air, including the criminalization of blatant dangerous goods abuses. “Government authorities must step up and take responsibility for regulating producers and exporters and ensure compliance by those who are responsible for initiating the transportation," Woodrow, who is also director of Cargo at Cathay Pacific Airways, said. … [Read more...] about Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses