Tag: IATA World Cargo Symposium

IATA WCS 2025: Dubai Delivers the World (Cargo)—Even If I Wasn’t There

Let’s address the elephant in the (virtual) room: I wasn’t at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025 in Dubai. Shocking, I know. But if you think that’s going to stop me from offering my two pence, you’re clearly underestimating the power of a desk-bound Brit with a Wi-Fi connection and a pench...

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation

Air cargo was a standout performer in 2024, growing 11.3% —outpacing passenger demand. E-commerce expansion and disruptions in sea shipping kept demand high, with yields 39% above 2019 levels. Looking ahead, 2025 is set for another 5.8% growth, but challenges loom: geopolitical uncertainty, inf...

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...

Airbus establishes an OpenCargoLab with leading airfreight industry partners

Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves a team of experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Swisspor...

Cargo Flash Infotech to Soon Launch Its New Product Line

Cargo Flash has announced its recent development with the global trade and media regarding its upcoming product launch and recent client acquisitions. Jasraj S Chug, Co-Founder & Director of Cargo Flash InfoTech took the opportunity of the global trade gathering at the IATA World Cargo Sympos...

Jettainer announces business expansion in Asia-Pacific region

Jettainer continues to grow in the Asia-Pacific market and announced plans to expand its presence in the region by 2023 with Singapore and Hong Kong as main gateways. This was revealed by the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2022 in London. J...

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