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Hactl Receives 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award for Corporate Excellence
TIACA is proud to announce that Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) received the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award – Corporate Category, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems.
BioNatur Plastics Wins 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Award for Start-Up & Small Business Excellence
TIACA and CHAMP Cargosystems are pleased to announce that BioNatur Plastics has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award in the Start-Up & Small Business category, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems.
Janet Wallace of Air Canada Cargo Receives TIACA’s 2026 Inspirational Leader Award
TIACA proudly announced Janet Wallace, Air Canada Cargo, as the recipient of the 2026 Inspirational Leader Award, presented during the TIACA Executive Summit 2026 held in Warsaw, Poland, from June 1-3.
Cargo Pulse
Member Perspectives on the New EASA Regulation
Ground handlers provide vital services to the carriers who appoint them and the community that interfaces with then. From passenger terminals, to ramp activities to cargo facilities, they are on the front line of customer service and are a critical component of ensuring safety and security compliance.
EASA’s New Ground Handling Rule: Progress or Parallel Complexity?
EASA recently as the first CAA published a regulation for Ground Operations seeking through a certification program to enhance the safety of aircraft operations…an obviously admirable objective.
The regulation do not include concrete procedures but foresee that the Ground Service Providers (GSP) to have their operations certified based on their own procedures and that these must be in line with best industry practices, ICAO recommendations, latest science etc and can differ by size and complexity of operation (a bit fluffy).
EASA Tightens Ground Handling Standards with New EU Regulation
The introduction of Regulation (EU) 2025/24, amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, marks a pivotal advancement in the oversight of ground handling services within the European Union.
From Both Sides of the Ramp: KLM’s Take on EASA’s Ground Handling RegulationsKLM’s view on to the new EASA regulations package (Regulation (EU) 2025/20 to 24)
LM’s view on to the new EASA regulations package (Regulation (EU) 2025/20 to 24) is a combined approach from the airline perspective and handler position. With the European scope for this regulation, it might be beneficial for the operator’s monitoring of contracted ground handling activities.
TIACA supports its members and works with industry partners and regulators to advocate and drive change for a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices to sustainably and fairly serve trade and social development worldwide.