ANA Cargo and CargoXS join Cargo iQ
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Cargo and Netherlands-based IT specialist CargoXS have joined Cargo iQ. The news was announced at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Toronto by Cargo iQ’s executive director, Ariaen Zimmerman on a panel to discuss shippers’ views on a transparent and quality driven air cargo supply chain. Zimmerman says: “Growing our international […]
Emirates SkyCargo’s Henrik Ambak elected Cargo iQ vice chairman
Emirates SkyCargo’s Henrik Ambak has been elected vice chairman of Cargo iQ, and the group has also welcomed board members from Qatar Airways Cargo and Swissport for the first time. Ambak brings over three decades of air cargo experience with him, having started his career in freight forwarding, moving to ground handling, before joining Cargolux […]
Multimodal 2018: What do shippers want? That is the question
The age-old questions of ‘what do shippers want?’ needs to be answered if meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are to be produced. The session entitled ‘Developing KPIs for air freight shippers’ at Multimodal 2018 was held in Birmingham on 2 May, focused on the work of Global Shippers Forum and Cargo iQ, an IATA interest […]
Emirates SkyCargo presented with Cargo iQ certification
Emirates SkyCargo has been presented with its Cargo iQ certification having had its processes to minimise shipping errors and provide visibility reviewed by an external auditor. The freight division of Emirates became a member of Cargo iQ in 2016 to reinforce service standards and in less than two years it has integrated Cargo iQ shipment […]
Menzies joins Cargo iQ, K+N and Qatar Airways renew certificates
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel have received their continuing certification from Cargo iQ’s auditor, and Menzies have joined the group as a new member. SGS carried out an independent audit for Cargo iQ, with members undertaking a two day on site visit to demonstrate their processes and services are compliant with quality standards […]
Cargo iQ to give its members real-time access to data
Cargo iQ has launched an ‘Air Cargo Intelligence Hub’ giving members real-time access to data for the first time. It was detailed at its Commercial Summit in Geneva, where the IATA interest group also revealed a new Sales Toolkit, including a short animated film (above) outlining the value of the organization. The Hub allows members to […]
Cargo iQ appoints DHL Global Forwarding’s Henk Venema as chairman
The Cargo iQ Membership Board has named DHL Global Forwarding senior vice president and global head of network carrier management, Henk Venema as its new chairman. Venema, who has over 15 years of experience in air cargo, takes over from Max Sauberschwarz, vice president and global head of carrier and gateway air logistics at Kuehne + Nagel, […]
Air Cargo Europe 2017: How will industry improve technology and sales?
How the industry embraces new technologies and improving sales and customer service will be two major talking points for air cargo professionals at Air Cargo Europe in Munich. The first of the two sessions, ‘The age of the digital and the connected – the end of traditional LSPs (Logistic Service Providers)?’ will take place at […]
Multimodal 2017: Industry needs to speak same language
The industry needs to speak the same language to improve quality, Multimodal 2017 delegates were told in the Valuing Air Cargo Performance session in Birmingham (UK) on 4 April. In the session, speakers agreed that quality has improved considerably but further improvements are still needed, and all players in the supply chain need to speak […]
IATA WCS 2017: Cargo iQ picks SGS for audit scheme
Cargo iQ has appointed SGS to undertake its member Audit and Certification Scheme, working with external auditors for the first time. Members were previously audited internally by Cargo iQ’s management team but now over 30 SGS offices will be involved, kicking off in June, with each audit including a desk review and two-day on-site visit. […]
Many issues to discuss as Air Cargo Africa returns for another year
There will be much to talk about at Air Cargo Africa in Johannesburg, with five panels discussing issues including Africa’s potential and overcapacity, and forum sessions including pharmaceuticals and perishables. The action will kick off with a welcome address by STAT Media Group editor-in-chief, R K Patra at 11.00h on Tuesday 21 February, followed by […]
Cargo iQ to launch smart data portal for members
Cargo iQ is partnering with iRIX Software Engineering and Information Builders to further develop its Smart Data program. The three-stage Smart Data project will generate a broader scope of measurements, more information on specific milestones and self-service member access to the group’s reporting platform, and Module One covering airport-to-airport data collection is underway and due […]
WFS’ John Batten takes seat on Cargo iQ board
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) interim chief executive officer (CEO) for Europe John Batten has joined the board of Cargo iQ. Batten, who has 35 years’ experience in the air cargo industry, was previously an observer to the Cargo iQ board of 12 airline and freight forwarder representatives. Cargo iQ is a not-for-profit membership group supported by IATA with […]
Global Shippers’ Forum and Cargo iQ sign MoU
The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to implement the latter’s Quality Management System (QMS) and promote sustainability in the air cargo supply chain. The MoU, which was signed at The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Air Cargo Forum in Paris on 26 October, is designed to promote […]
Shippers invited to engage with Cargo iQ
Cargo iQ executive director Ariaen Zimmerman has invited the International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Shipper’s Advisory Council to talk to the International Air Transport Association interest-group. He has invited the council to articulate their questions and try to “find a place to optimise” by speaking with Cargo iQ, which was rebranded from Cargo 2000 in […]
AirBridgeCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has been issued Cargo iQ certification passing the International Air Transport Association’s quality standards. The audit process reviewed ABC’s quality management programme, data analysis, customer service and interaction with suppliers. ABC was awarded the certificate following a two-day inspection, which is valid for two years. The airline has been an associate member […]
IATA WCS: Cargo 2000 rebranded as Cargo iQ
Cargo 2000 (C2K) has rebranded as Cargo iQ as part of a strategic transformation programme including a Smart Data Project, and a new audit and certification scheme. New members have also joined up and add to the 82 already part of the group. They are Emirates SkyCargo, Brussels Airport, Vienna International Airport, CargoAware and Fraport. […]
