TIACA and ALTA sign MoU aimed at cargo development
17 / 01 / 2024
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TIACA and The Latin American and Caribbean Transport Association (ALTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster improvements in the regions’ air cargo sector.
The agreement will see the two groups work together to facilitate understanding on the contribution of aviation to economic and social development within the Latin American and Caribbean region; to work collaboratively to enhance an increasingly safe air transport system across the region; and to work towards educating and developing projects with governments and entities to achieve an efficient industry in terms of costs and operations.
Jose Ricardo Botelho, executive director and chief executive of ALTA, said: “Air cargo is extremely important for Latin American & Caribbean region. In a continent with huge distances, intricate geography and lack of other means of transport as safe and efficient, aviation plays a key role to carry essential goods and merchandise that move the economies and generate employment.
“This partnership with TIACA will allow us to jointly strengthen the work on this matter and achieve better understanding of the sector, therefore, pursuing informed decision making and smart regulatory environments.
“Currently 50% of international air cargo capacity corresponds to belly capacity in passenger aircraft. It is extremely important to work aligned and we very look forward to this alliance.”
The MoU will also see the two organisation promote the specific needs for air cargo liberalised economic regimes facilitating flexible and efficient cargo services; promote safety in the supply chain addressing where possible awareness of the risks associated with counterfeit and noncompliant cargo; and promote sustainable solutions that enhance the role of air cargo in support of the 17 UN Sustainable Development goals.
TIACA director general Glyn Hughes added that the agreement would be discussed further at the upcoming TIACA Latin America event.
