IATA World Cargo Symposium to focus on building resilience in air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 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 globe and kept international supply chains open. […]
Airhub Airlines obtains IOSA registration
Airhub Airlines has successfully obtained globally recognised International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Program is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. Read more: Mehmet Nane assumes duties as chair of the IATA […]
IATA eAWB target still a way off
The electronic air waybill (eAWB) penetration rate in September was still well below the end of year target set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The month came in at 50.9 per cent, 11.1 per cent below the 62 per cent which IATA was aiming to achieve by December 2017. Penetration volumes between countries, […]
IATA: air cargo demand up 12.1% in August
Air cargo demand grew by a double-digit figure for the fifth time in six months in August, according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association says freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased YOY by 12.1 per cent in the month, compared to the same period a year ago with Africa up […]
IATA reports e-AWB penetration rate up 1.3% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the electronic air waybill (e-AWB) penetration rate was 50.7 per cent in April. This is still well below the 62 per cent target by December this year, but up 1.3 per cent on the previous month. IATA says the volume of e-AWBs was 730,762 in the month, which […]
Rhenus targets air cargo in France
German freight forwarder Rhenus has moved to grow its European air cargo operations in recent times and earlier this year its French division was awarded cargo agent accreditation by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to the forwarder, it recently enjoyed a boost in demand for its air cargo handling services, and the certification […]
CEIV Pharma for DHL Global Forwarding in Dublin
DHL Global Forwarding has been certified at International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV Pharma at its airfreight station in Dublin. The certification attests the highest service and quality standards for life sciences and healthcare customers through uniform processes and a compliant network. DHL Global Forwarding global head of DHL Temperature Management Solutions and CEO LifeConEx, David Bang […]
IATA implements CASS in Russia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has implemented its Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) in Russia in partnership with Russian bank VTB and Aeroflot. CASS is designed to simplify the billing and settlement of accounts between airlines and freight forwarders. It operates through CASSlink, an advanced, global, web-enabled e-billing solution. At the end of 2016, […]
IATA: air cargo demand growth of 8.4% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global airfreight markets grew by 8.4 per cent in February – measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) – compared to the same period last year. After adjusting for the impact of the leap year in 2016, IATA says demand increased by 12 per cent – almost four times better than the […]
Export orders drive air cargo demand in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says airfreight markets saw demand in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rise 6.9 per cent in January 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. IATA says this was down from the 10 per cent annual growth recorded in December 2016, but it still was well above the average annual growth rate of three per […]
Abu Dhabi the next port of call for IATA’s WCS
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Cargo Symposium (WCS) takes place for the 12th time from 14-16 March in Abu Dhabi. This year’s WCS is themed ‘Transform Today: Shape Tomorrow’ and will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and will welcome delegates from key stakeholders across the air cargo supply […]
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 […]
Bolloré Logistics gains CEIV Pharma certification in Paris
Bolloré Logistics has been awarded the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) – becoming the 1st transport and logistics firm in France to gain it. IATA’s chief executive officer, Alexandre de Juniac, and president of ADP, Augustin de Romanet presented the company with the certification. In a pilot phase […]
IATA and UNCTAD aim to boost adoption of messaging standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) say IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has now been fully integrated into ASYCUDAWorld. The integration of Cargo-XML in ASYCUDAWorld – the UNCTAD automated customs management system used by 90 countries for customs procedures – standardises the electronic communications between airlines […]
Rio the first hub in Latin America to gain CEIV
RIOgaleão Cargo has been awarded the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certificate. The freight arm of Rio de Janeiro International Airport becomes the first hub in Latin America to gain CEIV and it says it confirms it as one of the leading gateways for pharmaceutical products in the region. CEIV Pharma certification confirms […]
IATA to use Descartes’ GLN for its eAWBLink
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is using Descartes’ Global Logistics Network (GLN) to help small to medium-sized freight forwarders electronically communicate and receive air waybill data and status messages through IATA’s eAWBLink. IATA’s global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes (pictured above) says: “We launched eAWBLink as an easy-to-use solution to accelerate global electronic air waybill […]
More excellence programmes on the radar of IATA
The International’s Air Transport Association’s (IATA) senior manager for special cargo, Andrea Gruber said the association is looking into anymore potential excellence initiatives like CEIV Pharma. Speaking at IATA’s Cargo Media Day on 7 December, she explained it is investigating opportunities within air cargo where it can strive for excellence. Possible programmes could include for […]
IATA: Wildlife trafficking getting severe and a growing problem
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has started carrying out airport wildlife trafficking assessments – working with the World Customs Organization (WCO) – as it looks to combat the growing illegal trade. Last month, IATA launched its Airport Wildlife Tracking Assessment tool with a pilot at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique before rolling it out […]
e-AWB penetration rate some way off IATA’s target
The electronic air waybill (e-AWB) penetration rate for October was 44.7 per cent – still some way of the 2016 year-end target of 56 per cent set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Next year’s target penetration rate also looks like a tough one to hit, as IATA’s head of cargo, Glyn Hughes (pictured […]
VIDEO: IATA launches wildlife tracking assessment tool
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool to help defeat smugglers of endangered species. Developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, it will be piloted with WCO at Maputo International Airport in November 2016. The launch was announced as governments meet at […]
Cool chain cargo continues to be a priority for Cargolux
Cargolux Airlines International has been busy adding to its network over the last few months across the globe, and cool chain cargo remains one if its priority targets for growth. Indeed, the carrier added a service last week to San Juan in Puerto Rico – specifically targeting the sector as it sees opportunities in the […]
SAS Cargo working towards gaining CEIV Pharma
The pharmaceutical cargo sector is proving to be a major opportunity for air cargo carriers and SAS Cargo is targeting growth in the market, reports Justin Burns. To grow its pharma volumes, the Scandinavian airline is working towards gaining the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV […]
IATA urges states to sign-up for carbon offset scheme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging states to sign up to the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). IATA says it is optimistic for an agreement when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September […]
e-AWB progress being made as US hubs make the switch
The electronic air waybill (e-AWB) is gaining momentum but adoption is still short of targets and below where many in the industry want to see it. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) e-AWB360 conferences are aiming to further drive penetration rates and launched the e-AWB360 program to help airlines, freight forwarders, ground handling agents (GHA) […]
Call for stricter enforcement and stiffer penalties on rogue lithium batteries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has partnered with leaders of the lithium battery supply chain to demand stricter enforcement of international regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries. In a joint letter to Government Ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and directors of civil aviation in the world’s largest lithium battery manufacturing and export […]
Brexit: IATA warns of negative long-term freight impact
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released preliminary analysis of the financial and economic impact of the UK leaving the European Union (EU)- or the so-called Brexit – on the air transport industry. IATA says considerable uncertainty remains regarding the precise detail of the exit and warns it could be two years or more […]
Future of unmanned cargo aircraft debated in London
The future operation of unmanned cargo aircraft (UCA) was debated as delegates from the aerospace and logistics industry met to discuss the way forward. The initiative, organised by the National Aeronautical Centre, West Wales Airport, took place at the Lancaster Hotel in London, in the form of a roundtable discussion. It was a world first event […]
EuroAirport to push for IATA’s CEIV pharma certification
EuroAirport is to implement the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification programme. The Swiss gateway will work to achieve it in co-operation with other stakeholders of the airfreight industry operating at the gateway. This certification it says will help reinforce EuroAirport’s position as one of the major […]
IATA adopts resolution to tackle terrorism
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that denounces terrorism and calls for intensified co-operation among governments as well as with the air transport industry to keep flying secure. IATA’s director general and chief executive officer, Tony Tyler says: “The foundation stone of security has been rocked […]
IATA: airfreight markets grow in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global air cargo markets grew by 3.2 per cent in April. The association says demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose in the month compared to the same period last year. IATA says yields remained pressured as April freight capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometers or […]