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The International Air Transport Association and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations announced the latter’s endorsement of the IATA Air Cargo Handling Manual
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The endorsement came following a comprehensive one-year process of discussions, review and collaboration between the two organizations
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The manual provides standardized procedures for airlines, ground handling agents, and freight forwarders
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently announced the latter’s endorsement of the IATA Air Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM).
The endorsement came following a comprehensive one-year process of discussions, review and collaboration between the two organizations.
The manual provides standardized procedures for airlines, ground handling agents, and freight forwarders. This guarantees consistency and efficiency throughout the cargo process.
With the set standards, freight forwarders, airlines, and ground handling agents can better align their operations by leveraging their respective expertise in order to improve efficiency throughout the supply chain.
Brendan Sullivan, IATA global head of cargo, said: “FIATA’s endorsement of the ICHM supports IATA’s goal of creating a safer, more efficient air cargo industry.”
He added that standardization of procedures cuts risk, enhances operational performance and improves efficiency.
“All of this brings enormous benefits to the global supply chain and the millions of businesses and people that depend on it,” Sullivan also said.
Stephane Graber, FIATA director general, said the organization “has worked closely with IATA in reviewing the ICHM, providing valuable input to ensure that it addresses the specific needs of freight forwarders of all sizes around the world.”
This includes small and medium enterprises, added Graber.
“FIATA prioritizes safety and security,” said Graber, “and this collaboration ensures that these key aspects are embedded throughout the handling procedures.”
FIATA’s endorsement of the ICHM aligns all major players in the air cargo handling process around a single, consistent set of global standards, signaling a new era of cooperation between freight forwarders and airlines, with a shared commitment to operational excellence.
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