Prioridades para el sector de carga aérea de IATA

Durante el XII° Simposio de World Cargo, el evento anual más grande y prestigioso de su tipo y el único que reúne a los principales interesados "‹"‹de toda la cadena de suministro de carga aérea, realizado a mediados de este mes en Dallas, se destacaron las principales prioridades para el futuro del sector. Glyn Hughes, […]

IATA e-DGD: "a powerful step forward"

IATA has adopted e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards at the World Cargo Symposium taking place in Dallas, Texas on March 13-15. An electronic approach to managing the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), the e-DGD leverages industry initiatives to digitise data and embrace data-sharing platform principles, the association said. Implementation of e-DGD supports industry initiatives to […]

IATA expects 4.5% growth in air cargo demand in 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a healthy 4.5% growth in air cargo demand this year, following a 9% growth in 2017. Speaking at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, IATA global head of cargo Glyn Hughes said there are great opportunities in e-commerce and the movement of time-and-temperature sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals. […]

Digitization, Trade Facilitation, Safety and People Development Top Agenda at WCS

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for the future success of the air cargo industry: accelerating the digitization of the supply chain, enforcing regulations for lithium batteries, more efficient trade facilitation and developing the next generation of air cargo leaders. «Air cargo had an exceptional year in 2017 with 9% growth. And […]

IATA destaca 4 pilares para carga aérea

La Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA) señaló que las cuatro prioridades para el éxito futuro de la industria de carga aérea son la aceleración de la digitalización de las cadenas de suministro, la aplicación de las regulaciones para las baterías de litio, mejores facilidades para permitir el comercio y el desarrollo de nuevos líderes […]

Russia gives IATA eAWB hopes a lift as it signs up to MC99

Forwarders and airlines operating in Russia can expect a boost for e-freight and simplified payments, thanks to the country signing up to the Montreal Convention (MC99). IATA has now implemented its Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS), which simplifies the billing and settlement of accounts between airlines, GSSAs and forwarders. CASS has been available in 93 […]