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Economic Outlook: Q1 2011 Cargo e-Chartbook Available

The Cargo e-Chartbook is IATA's quarterly report on key issues driving the air cargo industry. Developments since December have been mixed. Margins are being squeezed as capacity grows, hampering yields, and fuel costs surge. Read more...

 US Government to Supply Chain: Let's Work Together

Cargo Tracker recently had the opportunity to sit down with Douglas Smith, Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Read the full interview

GACAG 'Ready to go to Work'

Founding members sign basic principles for new Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) and are 'ready to go to work'. Read more....

IATA and WCO Agree to Strengthen Cooperation

IATA and WCO are strong allies in the facilitation of trade and the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding aims to further strengthen the close cooperation between the two organizations. Read more...

IATA to create new Cargo Security Task Force

In order to assist regulators to enhance security along the supply chain, the IATA Cargo Security Task Force (CSTF) has been established. The new standard Consignment Security Declaration has been adopted as a Recommended Practice. Read more...

e-AWB Rollout , Technology Partners, and Local Industry Initiatives fuels e-Cargo take-off

The global roll out of e-AWB, development of innovative solutions by technology partners, and the launch of local industry initiatives is set to drive the adoption of e-Cargo. Read more...

World Cargo Symposium 2011 Roundup: Highlights, Priorities, and Commitments

Over 1000 key decision makers from the air cargo supply chain participated in the 5th World Cargo Symposium held in Istanbul, Turkey during 8-10 March. Read more...