TIACA In The News

For an industry that delivers speed, air cargo sure takes its time when it comes to digitalisation. At the TIACA Executive Summit 2025 in Hong Kong, a panel of insiders didn’t hold back. Instead of celebrating high-tech milestones, they tackled the uncomfortable truth: air cargo is still stuck in outdated habits, fragmented systems, and a fear of change.

As the TIACA Executive Summit 2025 prepares to take flight in Hong Kong from June 24, the global air cargo community stands at a crucial inflection point. In an exclusive pre-summit conversation with Apace Digital Cargo, Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), shares timely insights on the industry’s response to volatile trade dynamics, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the critical need for digital and infrastructure resilience.

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced Jan Krems, President of United Cargo, as the recipient of its prestigious Hall of Fame Award for 2025. The honor, one of the highest in the air cargo industry, recognizes Krems’ transformative leadership, strategic vision, and decades-long impact on global cargo operations.

Following on from the recent confirmation by the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) of one winner of the seventh iteration of its Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, as reported yesterday in Air Cargo News, the association has now revealed the three finalists in the Start-Up/Small Business section of the awards.

As the air cargo industry moves toward a more sustainable future, the challenge lies in setting ambitious targets and taking meaningful action. From reducing emissions to promoting greener technologies, industry players must navigate complex regulations, funding constraints, and evolving customer expectations.

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that Roos Bakker, Manager Business Development and Contract Management at CTSN, will be the next TIACA Chair, leading the Association for the 2026-2027 period. Roos has served as one of two Vice Chairs, together with Emir Pineda, Director, Marketing & Air Service Development Division, Miami International Airport, for the past two years.

Glyn H., Director General TIACA said, “Globally, 72 per cent of companies are prioritizing energy efficiency to decarbonize operations and reduce costs.”

In this episode CargoTv focuses on:

TIACA highlights India’s cargo ascent while decoding global trade trends and future-ready logistics outlook
We Interviewed:

GLYN HUGHES, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)

The International Air Cargo Association TIACA, strengthens its global presence by appointing border management expert Gordon Wright and Middle East regional director Mazen Al-Homsi, enhancing support for members amid growing regulatory complexity and expanding international trade.