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dnata to Launch Three Future-Ready Cargo Hubs in 2025 Backed by Over $110 Million Investment

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(IN SHORT) dnata has announced three major cargo facility investments in Amsterdam, Erbil, and Dubai totaling over US$ 110 million, each designed to deliver scalable automation, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced operational efficiency. Launching in 2025, the facilities will expand dnata’s global cargo handling capabilities with features like AGVs, smart gates, ASRS, and cloud-based platforms… Read the full press release

The IATA World Cargo Symposium to focus on building resilience of the air cargo business

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. COVID-19 tested the resilience of the air cargo business. Despite challenging conditions, air cargo delivered critical medical supplies and vaccines across the… Read the full press release

FACE-UP competition: IATA calls on graduates to present their thesis on air transport logistics

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched FACE-UP –  a competition for recent graduates to present their thesis at the 2018 World Cargo Symposium(WCS) in Dallas, USA. To be eligible, graduates must have a thesis topic about air transport logistics (e.g. air cargo, supply chain management, mobility, IT… Read the full press release

IATA launches IATA Cargo Handling Manual to help airlines and cargo handlers work together more effectively

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Abu Dhabi, 2017-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — 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. The ICHM is the… Read the full press release