Air Cargo Forum event to go annual

TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum event will become an annual event from 2025.

The event – one of the largest in the calendar – has until now been biennial but the air cargo supply chain organisation today announced the move to an annual setup.

TIACA said the event will rotate between Miami – it’s home over recent years – and Abu Dhabi.

The first event in the UAE will take place between November 4-6 next year.

“Building on the success of the Miami Air Cargo Forum, held every two years, the board of directors has taken the decision to make the Air Cargo Forum an annual event to extend our support of the global industry and has selected Abu Dhabi – Yas Island as its home for a second permanent location for the ACF,” the organisation said in a press release.

TIACA director general Glyn Hughes said: “As the world continues to face unprecedented challenges, the Air Cargo Forum serves as a critical platform for industry stakeholders to meet, collaborate, innovate, and strategise for a sustainable and resilient future, we found it vital that we continue to bring the air cargo community together through well thought out and organised events that will bring  everyone together on an annual basis.”

The Abu Dhabi forum will be organised in partnership with event firm MGME, is sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and hosted by Etihad Cargo.

Stanislas Brun, vice president cargo at Etihad Cargo, added: “Abu Dhabi’s strategic location as a key hub connecting the East to the West makes it an ideal choice for ACF 2025.

“This city is not only a crossroads for global trade but also offers world-class infrastructure and a dynamic business environment. As the national carrier of the UAE, Etihad Cargo is looking forward to welcoming the air cargo community to Abu Dhabi for this event.”

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