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🎉 Throwback to an air cargo China, part of Transport Logistic China (TLC), in Shanghai. After a six-year hiatus, the Air Cargo Week’s World Air Cargo Awards (WACA) made a spectacular return at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The memorable evening was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Awery Aviation Software Brussels Airport Cologne Bonn Airport Euro Cargo Aviation UK Hactl - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited NAV AERO United Cargo WebCargo by Freightos WorldACD Market Data We are excited to share our new video capturing the best moments from the event! 📹✨ #AirCargoWeek #AirCargoChina #TransportLogisticChina #Logistics #Innovation #Sustainability #TradeFair #Shanghai2024 #GlobalBusiness #IndustryTrends #Networking #Throwback

60 SECONDS WITH … Clare Bottle FCILT 🇺🇦🕊 ⚡ Clare Bottle FCILT is CEO of the UK Warehousing Association and Vice-Chair of Women in Logistics UK. Having joined the logistics industry in the 90s, she has worked across a number of sectors, including chemicals, construction and food & drink. Before joining UKWA in 2021, Clare was Associate Director of Warehousing at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. As head of UKWA, a leading trade association with 1,000 members, Clare has pursued an agenda of economic, social and environmental sustainability, as well as driving diversity and inclusion. She has led a co-ordinated campaign to highlight the opportunities offered by solar power and advises Government on the significant benefits and barriers of solar power on warehouse rooftops. She has launched ‘2024 The Year of Warehousing,’ an initiative designed to build awareness and recognition of the sector as a crucial part of supply chains and a major contributor to the UK economy. How did you get into airfreight/logistics? I applied for 42 jobs in the Manchester Evening News and the first company to offer me a position was British Road Services (BRS) in Trafford Park. What quote has most resonated with you? Michelle Obama: “When they go low, we go high”. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Surround yourself with good people. What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done? Travelled alone from Pyongyang to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway. If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Mary Wollstonecraft, Alice Hawkins and Julia Gillard – we could compare notes on the experiences of working women through the ages. What’s something we wouldn’t know about you from your CV? I love watching snooker and go to the World Championship in Sheffield every year. What hobby have you always wanted to try but never got around to? Growing my own vegetables. To learn more, read the article: https://lnkd.in/efG8iAFP #LogisticsIndustry #SupplyChainUK #WomenInLogistics #SustainableWarehousing #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews

NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF COMPLIANCE BY Martin Palmer, Co-Founder of Hurricane Modular Commerce Ltd Air cargo companies encounter a variety of compliance challenges in managing supply chains. Among them are adhering to international sanctions and export controls, as well as complying with tariffs and customs regulations. A key issue is distinguishing between goods that are permissible to ship and those that are not, along with verifying the recipients of shipments, often within short time constraints. The air cargo industry requires speed and reliability while maintaining high standards of security and safety. In recent years, the air cargo industry has witnessed a sweeping introduction of stringent regulatory requirements across the globe, underscoring the critical importance of compliance in ensuring safe and secure air transportation. Key initiatives such as the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) in the USA, the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) in the European Union, Pre-Load Air Cargo Targeting (PACT) in Canada, and Pre-Load Data Informed Cargo Targeting (PreDict) in the United Kingdom have been established to enhance the security framework surrounding international air cargo operations. https://lnkd.in/eK7X8n99 #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews

Metafuels and PSI, the developers of groundbreaking technology for sustainable aviation fuel compatible with existing aircraft, announce a substantial CHF 4.4 m funding grant from the Swiss Government’s Federal Office of Energy. https://lnkd.in/er--GGGR #SustainableAviationFuel #AviationTechnology #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SwissInnovation #GreenTech

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES BY Glyn Hughes, Director General of The International Air Cargo Association TIACA By looking at the pure data, the numbers would indicate that air cargo volumes have not just returned to pre-Covid levels but, in fact. the industry has moved on beyond them, with the last six months showing double-digit growth compared to 2023. But this then generates several often-asked questions; Where is the business coming from? Will it continue? What will happen in Q4? Is it all e-commerce? The answers to those questions are not easily addressed. What we do know November 2023 saw Houthis in Yemen announce they would attack commercial ships associated with Israel, the US and Europe sailing through the Red sea in response to Israel’s military action in Gaza. Up to the middle of July, Bloomberg reported that there have been over 65 reported incidents with 18 ships having been struck with missiles. Despite military action targeting the missile launch sites, the attacks continue. Maritime analysts and risk assessors suggest that the attacks will likely to continue for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. Maritime operators have stressed they will not return to the shorter more efficient Red Sea shipping lanes until it is safe to do so for crew and cargo. The consequential impact on journey times from Asia to Europe and on overall shipping costs has resulted in the narrowing of air cargo / maritime differentials. A more competitive air cargo industry results in increased volumes. Shortages in shipping containers also promote a shift to air cargo. To learn more, read the article: https://lnkd.in/ehMU3iUk #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews

Campus’Air, a dedicated shipping service tailored to meet the needs of students across Canada, has been launched by WestJet Cargo. 👩🎓✈️ Canada’s geographical size poses unique logistical challenges, particularly for students who move between cities for their education. Unlike smaller countries where trucking is a feasible option, the distances between major Canadian cities make air transport a more practical solution. “Canada is twice the size of the European Union and the second biggest country in the world in terms of space. Trucking is not always an option. It’s very expensive, and it takes too long,” Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of WestJet Cargo, explained. “Campus’Air is our way of supporting the academic community, providing them with an affordable, reliable shipping solution that underscores our commitment to fostering education and community development across Canada.” The initial rollout included a select list of universities, chosen based on the volume of student movements and the universities’ willingness to participate in the marketing efforts required to inform students about the new service. As the programme grows, more universities are being added to the list. “We started inquiring with universities to say, ‘Hey, how does this really work?’ and we noticed that they had limited options. So, we thought, we want to do something back for the community as cargo specifically,” de Bruijn shared. “It’s a combination of market cost, capacity available, and that’s how we came up with the 50 percent discount and that we will give all the students.” https://lnkd.in/efyC5Ujh #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews #CampusAir #WestJetCargo #StudentShipping #CanadianUniversities #EducationLogistics

Can your Multimodal solutions drive growth in Africa? 🛫 Book Your Space Now: Early Bird Offer Ends Today, 31st July! February 19 – 21, 2025 The Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya https://lnkd.in/eB5Gsws6 #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews

🌟 The latest issue of Air Cargo Week is here! Download now and dive into our top stories: STEPS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY / Christophe Boucher AIR FRANCE CARGO WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE AVIATION / Ashwin Bhat Lufthansa Cargo CONNECTING CANADA'S CLASSROOMS / Kirsten de Bruijn WestJet Cargo A PIVOTAL FORCE IN THE INDUSTRY BY William Wappler, CEO, Surgere WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES BY Glyn Hughes, Director General of The International Air Cargo Association TIACA HOW CAN AVIATION RAMP UP SAF PRODUCTION FAST ENOUGH? / Willie Walsh, International Air Transport Association (IATA) CARGO OPERATIONS IN EUROPE’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE / Frederic BRUN, Liege Airport HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM CARGO / Guillermo Medina Moralejo MOVING TO MACH / Rory Fidler, Menzies Aviation NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF COMPLIANCE BY Martin Palmer, Co-Founder of Hurricane Commerce 60 Seconds With ... Clare Bottle FCILT 🇺🇦🕊 CEO of the UK Warehousing Association and Vice-Chair of Women in Logistics UK RISING MIDDLE EAST MARKET BY Lionel Smith, Founder of ACI Logistics To learn more, read the latest issue online: https://lnkd.in/exP2qCiV #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews

#Throwback to an amazing team meeting at Air Cargo Week! 🎉✈️ Seeing the whole team come together in such a warm and friendly atmosphere is always inspiring. It strengthens our dedication to progressing with trust and teamwork. 🚀 Steven Polmans Kim Smith Rosa Bellanca Anastasiya S. Alex Brown James Graham Zainab K. Tim Brocklehurst #AirCargoWeek