Abu Dhabi - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced, during the World Cargo Symposium in Abu Dhabi, the launch of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) to help airlines and cargo handlers work together more effectively while improving safety and efficiency in air cargo operations.

As confidence levels increase within the intermodal market, key industry players will come together at Intermodal Asia 2017 to do business, network and discuss industry trends and innovative solutions. At a time when change is vital to drive the industry forward, Intermodal Asia will take place from 21st-23rd March 2017 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC). The three-day event will provide a meeting place for over 7,000 international decision-makers from more than 80 countries, including 160+ leading exhibiting companies and 85 speakers.

Messe Munich will become a center of worldwide logistics on May 9-12, 2017. Over 55000 participants from 124 countries, over 2000 exponents from all over the world will locate in 11 pavilions at the exhibition “Transport Logistic – 2017”.

Abu Dhabi - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the air cargo industry to accelerate modernization and focus on delivering high quality service.

Returning to Amsterdam for the 2nd year, PFI Amsterdam 2017 will bring port finance, maritime, transport, infrastructure and industrial experts together to look how key European port players are responding to recent global industry trends.

According to a recent survey, the Port of Helsinki has significant positive effects on the regional economy and employment rates in the municipalities in and around the Helsinki region. The total value of the business operations related to the Port of Helsinki in 2015 was 1.6 billion euros, and the operations employed approximately 15,000 people. In addition to the regional level, the effects practically span throughout the country.

Tokyo - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to prepare its airport infrastructure for the 2020 Olympics and future growth of the tourism industry using joined-up thinking and extensive consultation with industry.

Hamburg Süd launches innovative pilot project with Electrolux in the Chilean Port of Iquique – More sustainability in the value-added chain

Lufthansa Cargo AG has honoured its most important forwarding partners for the first time. Good, reliable cooperation between logistics companies and Lufthansa’s cargo arm has been recognised with the highest accolade – Premium Road Partner. Besides reliability and flexibility, punctuality was also a key criterion in the selection process.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS Technical Operation) has prolonged its contract with Kuehne + Nagel for global external logistics services until 2020.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement that the Austrian Air Travel Tax will be halved from 1 January 2018.

TOC Europe 2017 to discuss 'getting ahead in the global economy'

Quote of the week:
" You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."

Pablo Neruda (July 12, 1904 – September 23, 1973) - Chilean poet-diplomat, politician and Nobel prize winner.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. "Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO. In the US, the aviation sector contributes $680.1 billion dollars to GDP and supports 6.2 million jobs. "Aviation is the business of freedom and we must continue to work together to make it so," said de Juniac.