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14 December 2025

Success Story: Four Decades of Partnership – ANA and TACT Advancing Air Cargo Excellence

In today’s fast‑moving air cargo landscape, access to accurate, real‑time information is not just an advantage, it’s a necessity. TACT Air Cargo Solutions has become the industry’s trusted gateway for this critical intelligence, consolidating Air Cargo Tariffs & Rates, Airline and Country Regulations, and other essential operational details into one global platform. With contributions from more than 140 airlines, TACT empowers thousands of air cargo professionals and government authorities worldwide with continuously updated, authoritative data.

Among these contributors, All Nippon Airways (ANA) stands out as one of TACT’s most dedicated and longstanding partners. For 40 years, ANA has consistently provided comprehensive Cargo Tariffs and Rules, helping shape a reliable and transparent information ecosystem for the global cargo community.

Delivering Value Across the Air Cargo Chain

 

ANA’s contributions play a vital role in ensuring:

  • Accurate completion of Master Air Waybills (MAWB) in line with local regulations and TACT tariffs.
  • Clear visibility of general tariffs and interpretations for specialized cargo categories such as HUM, VUN, VAL, AVI, and other defined commodities.
  • Smooth interline operations under the MITA Convention and alignment with Cargo Services & Tariffs Conference Resolutions.
  • Compliance with government requirements for tariff publication. 
  • Official tariff filing for governments that endorse TACT (including Canada). 
  • Preservation of historical tariff data through TACT’s centralized repository

This long-term collaboration has strengthened industry-wide consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

“Through our long-standing partnership with IATA, ANA has been able to ensure our customers receive the most up-to-date fares, charges, and essential information both timely and accurately. We are committed to maintaining this strong collaboration to continuously enhance customer convenience and ensure the highest level of compliance with all regulations,” Leo Komiyama, Director of Cargo Fare Policy & Regulations, Global Network, ANA.

A Legacy of Excellence

 

As Japan’s largest airline and a proud Star Alliance member, ANA has built a reputation for exceptional service and operational leadership. The airline has earned SKYTRAX’s prestigious 5‑Star rating every year since 2013, an unmatched 12‑year streak for any Japanese carrier.

In 2025, ANA’s strategic vision and leadership were recognized with FlightGlobal’s Executive Leadership: Asia‑Pacific Award, adding to its four ATW Airline of the Year honors.

ANA’s commitment to quality extends deeply into its cargo operations. The airline has achieved IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries, CEIV Pharma, and CEIV Fresh certifications, demonstrating its dedication to the highest global standards for handling sensitive and high‑value cargo such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and lithium batteries. This triple certification underscores ANA’s role as a trusted provider of safe, reliable, and expertly managed cargo transport.

A Partnership Built for the Future

 

“The strong partnership between ANA and TACT has been instrumental in ensuring that we deliver accurate and timely fare, charge, and regulatory information to our customers. This collaboration not only enhances customer convenience but also supports compliance. We remain committed to maintaining and strengthening this relationship as part of our ongoing efforts to uphold operational excellence and industry standards,” Yuji Fujiwara, Country Manager Japan, IATA.

For four decades, ANA and TACT have worked hand in hand to elevate transparency, compliance, and efficiency across the global air cargo industry. As the sector continues to evolve, this partnership remains a model of collaboration, driving innovation, strengthening regulatory alignment, and ensuring that customers worldwide benefit from accurate, timely, and trusted cargo information.