IATA WCS updates – Page 4
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NewsStepping stones to net zero
Photo: ShutterstockNow that the UN’s Civil Aviation Authority has joined IATA in its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions from air transport by 2050, it’s important to set out some concrete steps.In October last year, the United Nations’ Civil Aviation Authority adopted the Long Term Aspirational Goal of net-zero carbon emissions ...
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NewsSetting the record straight
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockIATA’s ONE Record project aims to achieve full digitalisation of air cargo information among its members using a common standard by the end of 2025, putting an end to the ‘black hole’ shippers have traditionally had to endure. But how will the scheme work and what are ...
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NewsIATA WCS 2023 to focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation
Sustainability, safety and digitalisation will be the focus of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) World Cargo Symposium later this month.Taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from April 25-27, the WCS will encompass conference sessions, workshops and executive summits, tackling issues related to technology and innovation, security and customs, cargo operations ...
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NewsVIDEO: The best of the IATA World Cargo Symposium
Join Air Cargo News as we look back at some of the key moments of the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2022.
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NewsVIDEO: Jettainer's Thorsten Riekert discusses Asia growth plans
The Air Cargo News video team spoke with Jettainer’s chief sales officer Thorsten Riekert about the company’s plans for growth in Asia.
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NewsVIDEO: Vienna Airport's Michal Zach on current air cargo challenges
The Air Cargo News video team spoke with Michal Zach, VP sales & finance, ground handling & cargo, Vienna Airport about current air cargo challenges.
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NewsVIDEO: IATA's Henk Mulder on digitalisation in air cargo
The Air Cargo News video team spoke with IATA head of digital cargo, Henk Mulder, about the industry’s ongoing digital drive.
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NewsIATA WCS: take action to drive change
Michael Steen (left) with Andres Bianchi (centre) and Brendan Sullivan. Photo: IATAThe take home message from the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) was clear – the industry has the tools to enact positive change but it must not hesitate.At the Closing Plenary of the conference, Michael Steen, cargo advisory ...
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VIDEO: dnata's Angus outlines air cargo's positive outlook
The Air Cargo News video team caught up with Stewart Angus of dnata at the recent IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) to find out his thoughts on current market conditions.
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NewsMore to come from air cargo booking portals
Online booking portals still have many “exciting years of growth” ahead of them despite their rapid emergence over the last couple of years.On an IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) digitalisation panel chaired by Christopher Shawdon, head of business development, CHAMP Cargosystems, speakers agreed that booking portals had experienced rapid growth ...
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NewsVIDEO: Schiphol's van Hemert on challenging market conditions
The Air Cargo News video team caught up with Anne Marie van Hemert, head of aviation business development, Schiphol Airport, as she highlighted the challenging market conditions faced by the airfreight industry in the first part of this year.
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo and United Cargo sign cargo interline and block space MoU
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed an MOU. Photo: EmiratesEmirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely on issues including expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, pending regulatory approvals.Signed at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS), the MoU will build ...
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NewsPegasus ULD global network expansion
Source: SonocoSonoco ThermoSafe has announced a rapid expansion of its Pegasus ULD fleet, a passive aircraft-certified temperature-controlled container accessible via a direct lease or from a global network of partner airlines and freight forwarders.The healthcare packaging specialist said that pharmaceutical companies and their logistics providers face choices every day on ...
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SATS first ground handler to achieve IATA lithium battery certification
Singapore-based SATS has become the first cargo ground handler to gain IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries’ (CEIV Li-batt) certification.SATS achieved CEIV Li-batt certification together with its Hong Kong subsidiary Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) and Indonesian joint venture PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (PT JAS) in promoting the ...
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NewsSao Paolo’s GRU Airport becomes strategic member of Pharma.Aero
Source: Pharma.AeroSao Paolo’s GRU Airport in Brazil has becomes a strategic airport member of Pharma.Aero, representing the East South America region.The GRU Cargo Complex is the largest airport logistics facility in Latin America, and Brazilia’s number one pharma hub with the largest airport cold storage facilities in the region.The airport ...
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NewsIATA and ITC join forces for cross-border trade
Source: IATAIATA and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have joined forces to improve access to global trade and air cargo supply chain information for businesses and air cargo professionals.ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.Through this agreement, ITC and IATA will cross-link their ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo to work with IATA on CEIV-Pharma Certification
Source: Saudi Cargo - L to R: Saudia Cargo CEO Teddy Zebitz and Frederic Leger, IATA Senior Vice President Commercial Products and ServicesSaudia Cargo is to work with IATA on gaining its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification for safe and secure air transport ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo extends ULD partnership with Unilode
Source: Saudia Cargo, unilode - Above L-R Teddy Zebitz and Ross MarinoUnilode Aviation Solutions has announced the extension of its unit load device (ULD) management partnership with Saudia Cargo until 2028.Unilode, a specialist in outsourced ULD management, repair and digital services, was awarded the supply and management of Saudia Cargo’s ...
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NewsCargoAi launches CO2 Efficiency Score
Source: CargoAiCargoAi has launched its CO2 Efficiency Score in response to growing market need for greater visibility on CO2 emissions.Within its real-time Cargo2ZERO suite of solutions the new shipment emissions calculator enables freight forwarders to make informed green choices when booking online as well as engage in data driven conversation ...
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NewsFedEx research shows e-commerce set to grow for SMEs
Source: FedExThe e-commerce boom is set to continue for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), according to the latest e-commerce trends research commissioned by FedEx Express.The What’s Next in E-Commerce survey polled SMEs and consumers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region (AMEA) in July 2022 to explore the ...