All IATA WCS articles – Page 6
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NewsIATA keynote: Harness air cargo’s value and invest
Source: IATAAir cargo has never been more valued and the industry must leverage this now to invest sustainably.This was the message from David Shepherd, managing director of IAG Cargo, in his keynote address at the start of the IATA World Cargo Symposium.“For too long we’ve heard the refrain in this ...
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NewsCEVA Logistics expands global air capacity
Source: CEVA LogisticsCEVA Logistics has expanded its owned and controlled SKYCAPACITY program and added five more stations to its network of airfreight locations certified under IATA’s CEIV Lithium Battery program.In an announcement at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium in London, CEVA confirmed that it has purchased additional air capacity on key ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo adds CargoWise eBooking platform
Source: Air CanadaAir Canada Cargo has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise eBooking platform that will allow customers to have real-time access to schedules, pricing, and booking.Canada’s largest air cargo provider is continuing the digitisation of its operations that saw the opening of a new Cold ...
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NewsIATA to trial CO2 emissions calculation tool with Etihad
Source: Etihad CargoIATA, together with Etihad Airways, will trial a CO2 emissions calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights.To effectively manage and report on sustainability progress, the entire value chain – shippers, forwarders, investors and regulators – along with consumers are asking for reliable and trustworthy data calculations.This trial will ...
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NewsAir cargo priorities: sustainability, modernisation, safety and people
Source: IATAIATA highlighted sustainability, modernisation, safety and people as four priorities to build resilience and strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.Outlined at the 15th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in London today, the priorities are:Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050Continuing to modernise processesFinding better solutions to safely carry lithium ...
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NewsCHAMP Cargosystems achieves 10m API calls in August
Source: CHAMP CargosystemsCHAMP Cargosystems achieved 10m API calls in one month, in August 2022.The provider of IT solutions and distribution services for the air cargo transport chain described August’s milestone as a “momentous milestone that represents the vast reach and flexibility of APIs”.APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, allow the capabilities ...
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NewsAstral Aviation gears digital expansion
Source: e-CargowareKenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has chosen FR8Manage–Airline and FR8Booking solutions to expand its digital footprint.Nairobi-based Astral has teamed up with e-Cargoware, a UK-based SaaS company providing core and ancillary cloud-based freight management software services for airlines, GSAs, ground handlers, express operators and freight forwarders.The announcement came on the ...
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The cargo warehouse of the future
On day two of the World Cargo Symposium, a panel discussion will be chaired by Menzies Aviation's Robert Fordree. Ahead of the discussion, Fordree has outlined his thoughts on how cargo handling facilities will develop in the coming years.During the heights of the Covid-19 pandemic the cargo industry experienced exponential ...
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Session focus: Air cargo's digitalisation journey
Air cargo’s digitalisation journey has certainly been long and winding, but there has been progress over the past couple of years.The Covid pandemic helped accelerate the industry’s adoption of digital solutions in response to home working and a rapidly changing marketplace.Over the past two years it has become clear that ...
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NewsWelcome to ACN's coverage of IATA WCS
Source: IATAAir Cargo News is delighted to have been selected as the principal media partner of IATA’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) for the first time.The 15th edition of the key annual event in the air cargo industry takes place at the Excel Arena in London between September 27 and 29.This ...
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Session focus: Sustainability takes centre stage
Sustainability is air cargo’s license to grow. Shippers are becoming more environmentally conscious and held accountable for their emissions by their customers.Many are reporting how much their supply chains produce in emissions and are looking for carbon-neutral transportation options.Customer expectations for the highest standards of sustainability need to be met. ...
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NewsIATA WCS to kick off with wide ranging opening plenary
Source: IATAThe IATA World Cargo Symposium will begin with the opening plenary, offering a range of sessions that also set up the debate over the coming three days.IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan will start the day of with a review of the year so far, looking at the ...
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NewsFirst collapsible AAX container set for WCS launch
VRR is set to launch what is believed to be the world’s first fully collapsible AAX container to better manage ULD imbalances at this year's IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).The collapsible AAX ULD can be folded and stacked to enable ULD managers to store or reposition them where they are ...
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NewsIATA WCS: strengthening air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects
Credit: IATAThe 15th IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) taking place in London from September 27 – 29 will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.Covid-19 tested the resilience of the air cargo business. Despite challenging conditions, air cargo delivered critical medical supplies and vaccines across the ...
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IATA reports another drop in air cargo demand in July
Air cargo demand slumped again in July but there are some indicators suggesting a narrowing in comparisons in the coming months.The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo traffic in July fell by 9.7% year on year in cargo tonne km terms - the fifth month in a row ...
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NewsAir Cargo News selected as IATA WCS principal media partner
Source: IATA FlickrAir Cargo News is delighted to have been selected as the principal media partner of IATA’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) for the first time.The 15th edition of the key annual event in the air cargo industry takes place at the Excel Arena in London between September 27 and ...
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IATA World Cargo Symposium to focus on building resilience in air cargo
The IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.Taking place in London from September 27-29, the WCS will address many topics related to resilience building, including digitalisation, sustainability, air cargo safety, attracting and retaining talent, e-commerce, air cargo market dynamics, digital ...
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IATA and animal charity develop pet transport recommendations during crisis
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International and IATA have published a set of recommendations to governments and supply chain players to assist in the transport of animals during times of crisis.The considerations are based on the IATA Live Animals Regulations and cover documentation, facility provision and collaboration.On documentation, the partners ...
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NewsQatar Aviation Services joins IATA environmental programme for ground handlers
Qatar Aviation Services has stepped up its green game. Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group subsidiary Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) has become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers.The IEnvA programme for ground service provides a framework ...
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IATA: Air cargo demand declines narrow in June
Air cargo volumes were down again in June, although the level of decline eased compared with recent months as Covid restrictions in China began to be lifted.The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo traffic in June was down 6.4% in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms compared with a ...