Air cargo demand growth slows again in January
January marked the 18th consecutive month of growth for the air cargo industry, but market conditions should be closely monitored, warns IATA
IATA WCS: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
Geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and potential US policy shifts, including new tariffs, will take centre stage at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium
Cathay Cargo in ONE Record first for forwarder operations
Cathay Cargo has become the first carrier to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ONE Record data protocol in some of its day-to-day operations with forwarders
Industry gears up for IATA WCS 2025
This year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held in Dubai, UAE on 15-17 April
IATA calls for international coordination when addressing security threats
IATA has called for international cooperation when developing future security requirements following the introduction of "disjointed" security measures last year
Menzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
IATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
IATA has launched an ‘Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme’ with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices
IATA launches air cargo device assessment programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an ‘Air Cargo Device Assessment Programme’ with the aim of validating air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with industry safety standards.
IATA: Air cargo demand robust in October but outlook less positive
Air cargo volumes remained robust in October as traffic was up year on year for the fifteenth consecutive month but the coming 12 months should be viewed with caution, according to IATA.
dnata is first ground handler in Europe to earn IATA environmental management certification
Global air and travel services provider dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the IATA environmental management certification in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.
IATA sees surge in advanced information filing in 2025
More countries can be expected to follow the US’s lead in requiring advanced information on shipments arriving from abroad, says IATA in its Cargo Operations 2025 Strategic Priorities Report.
Scaling up open source software
Collaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.
Air cargo demand up again in September but growth narrows
Air cargo demand continued to increase at a high level in September, although year-on-year improvements narrowed slightly compared with the last nine months.
Air Belgium cargo sale falls flat
Plans for the sale of Air Belgium’s cargo business have fallen apart after a court revoked the takeover process
Radiant Logistics acquires Transcon Shipping
Washington state-headquartered third-party logistics company Radiant Logistics has acquired California-based freight forwarder Transcon Shipping