Cargo Pulse
TIACA’s Cargo Pulse is the monthly newsletter of The International Air Cargo Association, written by TIACA, its members and partners and distributed to a database of over 11,000 air cargo professionals around the world.
Every month, we choose a specific focus and theme.
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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.

Unilode Simple, Sustainable, Innovative ULD Management
Unilode Simple, Sustainable, Innovative ULD Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-willis-28bb3136/Article submitted by: Unilode Written by: Hayley Willis, Director Marketing and Communications, Unilode One of the biggest challenges for

Unlocking Potentials for Airlines Worldwide
Unlocking Potentials for Airlines Worldwide ULDs play an underestimated role in the air cargo supply chain Written by: Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithand, CEO, Jettainer ULDs are

ULD Climate Impact Label
ULD Climate Impact Label Article submitted by: ULD Care If you were at last year’s ULD CARE Conference in Athens, you may have seen that

ULD’s – Not Just About Efficiency
ULD’s – Not Just About Efficiency With the introduction of wide bodied aircraft into the commercial aviation world a need was quickly identified for a

The Challenges to Overcome to Unlock AI’s Value for Air Cargo
There’s often a misconception that AI in itself will be able to solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges. Over time, it has become evident that AI doesn’t address a foundational issue: airlines must still strategize on how data can optimize commercial decision-making. AI doesn’t replace the need for commercial teams to devise innovative use cases that drive value through better decision-making. AI should be viewed as an enabler rather than an end goal.
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