The Air Cargo Handling and Logistics (ACHL) Conference returns on 14th October with a format that combines six events into a single, multi-track gathering. Organised by Eva International Media, the event will take place at Copenhagen Airport, bringing cargo, ground handling and passenger operations under one roof.
“The thinking was refreshingly simple: listen to the industry,” Parveen Raja, Publisher of Eva International Media, said. “Time and again, we were told there are too many events competing for the same diaries and travel budgets. So, the solution was clear — why not bring them together under one roof?
“These areas don’t function in isolation — they have natural synergies,” she explains. “By merging six events into one platform, we save people time, reduce travel demands, and create deeper opportunities for learning and networking.”
From buzzwords to bottom line
This year’s theme — ‘Enhance Safety, Embrace Digital, Drive Value’ — reflects what Raja calls “the three non-negotiables of aviation today and tomorrow.” “Safety remains the foundation of everything we do,” she says. “That doesn’t change, especially as ne
w technologies, aircraft types, and operating models emerge. Digitisation is no longer just a buzzword; it’s transforming how we handle passengers, cargo, and compliance.” But digital progress, she stresses, must serve a clear purpose: “Everything must deliver value for airlines, handlers, airports, and ultimately the passenger. By addressing these priorities head on, we’re helping the industry stay focused on what truly matters — building trusted, efficient, and future-ready aviation services.”
Delegates can expect sessions on AI, IoT, and blockchain — though Raja is keen to keep discussions grounded in application rather than hype. “We bring experts, innovators, and early adopters together to share real examples and lessons learned,” she says. “The goal is to demystify the technology and focus on what works.”
A Centenary setting
Hosting ACHL 2025 at Copenhagen Airport gives the event a ready-made talking point. “Copenhagen Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, which is already a milestone worth raising a glass to,” Raja notes. “Beyond that, CPH is one of Europe’s fastest-growing hubs, with passenger numbers on the rise and a globally recognised role as a pharmaceutical logistics hub. “
That mix of history and innovation makes Copenhagen the perfect place to host ACHL,” she explained. “It’s a setting where we can both honour history and shape the next century of aviation together.”
Collaboration that counts
Cooperation remains the event’s core purpose. “We take collaboration very seriously, which is exactly why we’ve put everyone under one roof,” Raja explained. “By breaking down silos and creating shared forums for airlines, handlers, regulators, and tech innovators, ACHL creates an environment where the conversations that really matter can take shape.”
Sustainability will also be prominent throughout the programme. “It’s no longer confined to the CSR sections of annual reports — it’s business critical,” she continued. “Delegates will hear perspectives on everything from green logistics strategies to the real-world scaling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and ambitious decarbonisation roadmaps.”
With these discussions, the event hopes to encourage delegates to move from intent to implementation: “We want to shift the conversation from why to how — practical solutions, innovative technologies, and collaborative models that genuinely help aviation walk the sustainability talk.”
Networking with a Nordic flair
ACHL has built a reputation for lively networking, something the organisers are looking to maintain in 2025. “Networking is the heartbeat of ACHL, and this year we’re turning up the volume,” Raja outlined. The programme includes a welcome reception on 14th October and an evening at Copenhagen’s Circus Building — a venue more often associated with entertainment than trade shows.
Adding a personal touch, the Women in Air Cargo Awards, championed by Brigitte Gledhill, will highlight professionals shaping the sector’s future. “Expect conversations that matter, connections that last, and backdrops so memorable you’ll be glad you brought a camera as well as your business cards,” she highlighted.
When asked what he hopes attendees will take away, Raja was clear: “Professionally, I hope they leave feeling better connected and better equipped to tackle the big challenges in aviation today. Personally, I hope they leave with new friendships, great memories, and maybe a story or two from the Circus Building that they’ll still be laughing about next year.”
