IATA WCS news – Page 2
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NewsIATA initiates FACE Ambassador programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the ’FACE Ambassadors Program’
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NewsCathay Cargo completes initial trials of Autonomous Electric Tractor at HKIA
Cargo handler Cathay Cargo Terminal, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Airways and located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), has completed an intensive trial of an Autonomous Electric Tractor (AET) at HKIA
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Newsdnata to highlight its investment in cargo infrastructure at WCS
Aviation services provider dnata is to highlight three major logistics facility developments as part of its programme of global infrastructure investment
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NewsIATA strengthens young talent FACE programme
IATA plans to strengthen its Future Air Cargo Executives (FACE) programme with a new development aimed at increasing engagement
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NewsThe right air cargo connections
This year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium focuses on navigating geopolitical shifts with innovation
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NewsFunding fuels of the future
Ambitious emissions-reduction targets demand major investments in sustainable aviation fuel production – involving costs that the industry says it cannot cover on its own
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NewsImproving communications is vital
The ever-increasing volumes of e-commerce air cargo require an accessible and integrated approach to messaging and shared data across the supply chain
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NewsIATA: Air cargo demand registers slight decline in February
Photo: Shutterstock Air cargo registered its first year-on-year decline in February since March 2023 as a result of “extraordinary” growth a year ago. The latest supply and demand statistics from IATA show that air cargo demand decreased by 0.1% in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms in February. ...
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NewsAir cargo demand growth slows again in January
January marked the 18th consecutive month of growth for the air cargo industry, but market conditions should be closely monitored, warns IATA
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NewsIATA WCS: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
Geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and potential US policy shifts, including new tariffs, will take centre stage at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium
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NewsRoadmap outlines packed IATA WCS agenda
2025’s IATA WCS roadmap outlines the sheer scale of learning, collaborating and networking opportunities available
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NewsIndustry gears up for IATA WCS 2025
This year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held in Dubai, UAE on 15-17 April
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NewsVIDEO: Key steps to reducing environmental impact
Air cargo stakeholders at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong have told Air Cargo News that sustainability and emissions reduction is more important than ever. We asked key executives what steps the industry should be taking to reduce its environmental impact, from refining strategy to investments. ...
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NewsVIDEO: How companies are investing for the future of air cargo
Air cargo stakeholders at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong told Air Cargo News how their companies are investing in the future of air cargo. Those sharing their plans for key investments included Moritz Claussen, founder and co-chief executive at cargo.one; Aidrien Thominet, executive chairman, ECS Group; ...
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NewsVIDEO: The biggest challenges facing air cargo
At this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, the Air Cargo News team spoke to a variety of attendees to find out their thoughts on the current and future air cargo market. In this video, we find out what participants at the event feel are the biggest challenges ...
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NewsFrankfurt high-flier wins IATA talent competition
Frankfurt Airport ‘s Erik Goldenstein won the IATA FACE-UP award for 2024, presented at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong on 14 March.FACE-UP is a competition for recent university graduates who have developed innovative and transformational solutions in air transport logistics.Goldenstein was voted the winner for his role ...
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NewsSeven firms sign up to IATA digital charter
Source: IATA IATA launched a Digitalization Leadership Charter at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong on 14 March with Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo as inaugural signatories. The charter has been developed in consultation ...
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NewsSmarter funding can drive air cargo's decarbonisation with SAF
Photo: Air Cargo NewsFinancing air cargo’s decarbonisation with SAF is a mammoth task within the air cargo industry, but it is achievable, IATA’s senior vice president of sustainability has stressed.SAF is a major part of the trade body’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions from both passenger and cargo ...
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NewsAirbus lab to test new concepts in cargo
Source: AirbusAirbus is to go into partnership with experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Swissport in a new tech initiative, the plane-maker announced at IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong on 13 March.OpenCargoLab aims “to drive digital, resource-saving concepts, contributing to more resilient and efficient airfreight ...
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NewsGenerative AI has air cargo potential but should be approached with caution
Source: Air Cargo NewsGenerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is the latest technology buzz sweeping the world but potential air cargo users must keep an open mind and not get carried away if its implementation is to prove successful.Speakers were asked by session moderator Anna Ghion, senior global account manager for MNO ...