The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the Association has expanded its team to increase Border Management Expertise and to provide a dedicated representative in the important Middle East region.
As the air cargo industry becomes more complex every day, with trade restrictions, tariffs, Pre-Loading Air Cargo Information (PLACI) requirements, security compliance and other challenges, TIACA has contracted Gordon Wright, an industry-leading expert on air cargo border and security issues.
Gordon has led capacity-building projects on behalf of prominent organisations such as the UK Department for International Development, World Customs Organisation, Asian Development Bank, and the European Commission.
Gordon’s impressive career also includes senior positions at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the European Commission, and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), UK Border Force, HM Revenue and Customs, DHL and CT Strategies.
“We are so pleased that Gordon will bring his wealth of knowledge in air cargo compliance and Border management to the TIACA team. Our members look to us for guidance to help them through these times of great complexity and rapidly changing regulatory environments,” stated Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair.
In addition, TIACA, with its expanding global membership has extended its regional presence by appointing Mazen Al-Homsi as its Regional Director for the Middle East, to lead association activities in this important region for air cargo and the venue for the Air Cargo Forum in November 3-6, 2025.
Mazen has had a long and distinguished career in air cargo with over 30 years of global experience in aviation, airline, and logistics management. Expertise spans sales, commercial operations, product development, strategic planning, and aero political relationships.
His career has included positions with World Top Cargo Alliance, IATA, Emirates, Etihad, and Gulf Air.
“We are so pleased that Mazen has joined the TIACA team to bring his great knowledge and network in the Middle East to help TIACA serve our members in that community more effectively. Mazen will enhance our relations with governments, regulatory authorities, and the entire supply chain throughout the region. With regional representation already established in Latin America and India this is further illustration of TIACA’s Board commitment to support the entire global air cargo community” said Glyn Hughes, TIACA Director General.
