All IATA WCS Articles – Page 3
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NewsONE Record to deliver benefits but also challenges
Source: Air Cargo NewsIATA’s ONE Record project is set to deliver many benefits to the industry but there are also challenges to the implementation of the standard, according to speakers at the IATA World Cargo Symposium.During a panel discussion on air cargo digitalisation, CHAMP chief commercial officer Nicholas Xenocostas said ...
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NewsE-commerce to become a third of air cargo volumes
Source: McKinseyE-commerce will likely stabilise as a third of total air cargo volumes, delegates were told at IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).Speaking about how e-commerce is rapidly gaining value in the air cargo sector as it grows in volume, Ludwig Hausmann, senior partner at consulting firm McKinsey said that the ...
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NewsSwissport to join CHAMP and Cathay in second ONE Record scheme
Source: CHAMP SwissportFollowing the announcement yesterday (12 March) that Cathay Cargo and handler WFS are to use CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with IATA’s ONE Record data standard in a ‘first use’ case, the systems provider said that it had also joined forces with Swissport and the Hong Kong ...
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NewsAwery to speed Etihad charter response
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has signed a partnership with Awery Aviation Software to help it meet a 35% surge in charter requests.The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has implemented a customised version of Awery's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to manage its cargo chartering programme which, it says, will streamline operations, improve ...
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NewsIATA and SFC to offer precision in carbon reporting
Frederic Leger, IATA senior vice president for commercial products and services.IATA has announced a partnership with the non-profit organization for climate action, Smart Freight Centre (SFC), to provide more consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo.They told the WCS conference in Hong Kong on 13 March that they ...
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NewsWFS works with Cathay Cargo and CHAMP on the launch of IATA ONE Record use case
Pedro Garcia, chief information officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS with Chris McDermott, CHAMP chief executive. Source: WFSAs previously reported in ACN, Cathay Cargo, the freight operation of the Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific, is utilising CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with ONE Record in ...
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NewsAir cargo needs to look to tailored talent attraction
From left to right: Brendan Sullivan, IATA global head of cargo; Janina Meininger, business development manager, CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling; AlAnood AlSuwaidi, senior vice president cargo MEAA at Menzies Aviation; and HACTL chief executive Wilson Kwong. Photo: Air Cargo NewsGeneric, traditional talent attraction and retention incentives set the industry up ...
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NewsCathay Cargo benefits from CHAMP Cargosystems tech to go live with ONE Record
Photo: Cathay Pacific Cathay Cargo, the freight operation of the Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific, has used CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with ONE Record in its first use. Cathay Cargo is utilising CHAMP’s 1Neo-Connect for ONE Record, which is the International Air Transport Association’s standard ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo extends its agreement with IATA for CargoIS
Source: Lufthansa CargoThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that Germany freight carrier Lufthansa Cargo has renewed its agreement to use the trade body’s CargoIS platform.The new deal extends a partnership between the two that dates back more than a decade.IATA’s CargoIS provides comprehensive market intelligence relating to the ...
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NewsFar East- North America cargo trade lane fuelled by e-commerce
E-commerce is driving the growth of the Far East – North America air cargo trade lane, according to IATA’S chief economist.International cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) were up 3% in 2023 for the Far East – North America trade lane, notably above other trade lanes, said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's senior vice ...
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NewsAir cargo demand drivers
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe rapid rise of e-commerce, disruption in ocean shipping and supply chain diversification are some of the main drivers of air cargo demand in the current market.Speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van de Wouw identified three factors that drive air ...
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NewsAccelerating the "glacial" pace of change in air cargo
Source: Air Cargo NewsAir cargo needs to move from talk to action if it is to speed up its “glacial pace” of change, according to speakers on an executive round table discussion at the IATA World Cargo Symposium.During the event’s opening plenary, IATA senior vice president operations, safety and security ...
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dnata gains IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
Dubai-based aviation services provider dnata has received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries.The announcement was made in Hong Kong at this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium, being held between 12 and 14 March.Certification ...
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NewsIATA WCS opening assesses progress on sustainability, digitalisation and safety
Source: IATASpeaking on the opening day of the 18th International Air Transport Association’s World Cargo Symposium (IATA WCS) in Hong Kong earlier today (12 March), the trade association’s global head of air cargo, Brendan Sullivan, noted that, “Air cargo is critical for the global economy. And it improves people’s lives.“In ...
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NewsIATA certifies Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hactl for IEnvA
Source: Cathay PacificThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has fully certified Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), both handlers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), through its IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) process.The announcement was made at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) being held in ...
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NewsCHAMP Cargosystems teams up with Deloitte
Source: CHAMP CargosystemsCHAMP Cargosystems has signed an agreement with professional services provider Deloitte to create a long-term, strategic business relationship focused on air cargo.Signatures were added to the deal at a ceremony in Hong Kong during this week’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).Deloitte, which offers audit and assurance, consulting, financial ...
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Emirates’ lithium battery mobile app receives IATA recognition
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has been recognised by IATA for developing a mobile app dedicated to the safe shipment of lithium batteries.The trade body has awarded the airline a Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Award.The award was presented at IATA’s annual World Cargo Symposium (WCS), being held this ...
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NewsCollaborating on growth
Brendan Sullivan. Source: IATAIATA’s World Cargo Symposium this year focuses on driving sustainable and inclusive growth.The air cargo industry concluded 2023 near pre-pandemic performance levels and has begun 2024 by once again demonstrating its critical role in sustaining global trade, especially during turbulent times.This improvement was highlighted by a surge ...
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NewsPrioritising SAF production
IATA believes that transitioning to SAF is key to achieving net zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050, but to reach that goal production will need to ramp up significantly.Aviation was busy promoting its environmental credentials ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP 28 – held in ...
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NewsRegulating battery transport
As lithium batteries become increasingly prevalent, the risks involved in shipping them must be managed. So what rules are being developed to keep everyone safe?IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan believes that the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries are on the rise.He points out that increasing volumes of ...