IATA Announces First Signatories to Air Cargo Digitalization Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of the charter. The Digitalization Leadership Charter aims […]

Digitalization, Sustainability, and Safety & Security at Top of WCS Agenda

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the agenda for the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) which will feature specialized tracks on Digitalization, Sustainability and Safety & Security. WCS is taking place in Hong Kong (SAR), China from 12 – 14 March 2024. «Air cargo is an unsung hero of the global economy. In normal times, it […]

IATA WCS 2024 brings the latest digitalisation, safety and sustainability insight

IATA’s 2024 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will once again focus on the three core subjects of digitalisation, safety and sustainability. Air Cargo News is the principal media partner for IATA WCS, which will take place in Hong Kong from March 12-14. IATA WCS’ 2024 core programme will kick off on March 12 with the opening […]

World’s Busiest Cargo Airport to Host IATA World Cargo Symposium in 2024

IATA has confirmed that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been confirmed as the host airport for the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in 2024, with Cathay Cargo the host airline. The event, scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 March at AsiaWorld-Expo, is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees from around the world. Fred […]

IATA’s World Cargo Symposium to Focus on Sustainability, Safety and Digitalization

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on sustainability, safety and digitalization. WCS is taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye from 25 to 27 April 2023. “Air cargo is operating at nearly pre-pandemic levels. But the way it operates has changed dramatically. This is due to a […]

SAASA’s active participation in the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS)

SAASA, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A, became this year the first cargo handling facility in the Americas and the fifth in the world to complete the triple recognition of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV): CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For this reason, Enrique […]

Air Cargo Priorities: Trade, Global Standards and Modernization- IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and the air cargo industry to focus on three priorities to accommodate the expanding demand for air cargo and ensure the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized. The three priorities are: – Accelerating the speed of process modernization, – Implementing and enforcing global […]