In this issue

In the February issue of The STAT Trade Times, Shreya Bhattacharya takes a deep dive into the much talked about digital transformation of the global air freight industry. In the cover story, she does a reality check, identifies the reasons for such a slow pace of the digital makeover of the air cargo industry and recommends solutions for faster adoption of digital technologies.

In the industry report Nahida Jafferi writes on some of the advanced innovations in the temperature controlled transport of pharmaceutical and life-science products. The solutions are meant to enhance the quality of pharmaceutical cargo on the move and maintain its integrity right from its origin to destination.

In the regional report Shalini Nair turns the focus on Africa, the continent that continues to be an investment hub with several emerging economies within it. However, the report argues that with Brexit uncertainty still around, African governments need to come up with redefined trade and diplomatic relations with a post-Brexit Britain and Europe, for more diversification and industrialisation.

The special report in this issue is on the national air cargo policy announced by the Indian government. Nahida Jafferi picks the key takeaways of the policy which aims to make India a transit cargo hub of choice to-and-from other parts of the world and push India into the top air freight market in the world.

Read a review of the second edition of the MRO South Asia Summit, organised by The STAT Trade Times, held in New Delhi. The current issue also carries preview of Air Cargo Africa, the most popular air freight industry event of Africa, scheduled for 19 to 21 of February in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Also, don’t miss out on our regulars — news roundup, executive in focus and major industry events ahead in 2019.

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The STAT Trade Times is a multi modal international transport media, specializing in Air Cargo, provides in-depth coverage for the Aviation,Transport, Shipping and tourism industries. STAT TIMES, as it is popularly known, provides a ringside view of the latest developments in the multi modal transport industry worldwide. The Media’s integrated approach to news coverage is appreciated and used by the decision makers for their commercial benefits since 1986. Apart from the print media, the STAT Trade Times has also launched its Website as early as 1990 for the benefit of its high profile readers worldwide. This site is useful to professionals from Aviation and Air Cargo Industries. Breaking News related to Airlines strategies, Airport updates, Air Cargo, Air Traffic and Air Travel trends form a major source of latest information. The Billion Dollar News capsules provide encapsulated news for the benefit of its worldwide readers. STAT TIMES is news-specific.