In this issue

In the March issue of The STAT Trade Times, which is also the anniversary issue, we bring you a cover story on how to tackle the digitalisation challenge of the air freight industry by Surya Kannoth. The cover story argues in detail the demand for improved predictability and end-to-end visibility of shipments in transit, which according to the report, has never been more significant to the air cargo industry. While there have been notable strides in the adoption of technology with initiatives such as e-freight and digital cargo, digitalisation still remains a challenge with just over one million of e-AWBs used for freight operations by select airlines as of October 2019.

Our special report by Shalini Nair is on the crucial role women got to play in leadership roles in the air cargo industry. Read our in-depth update by Libin Chacko Kurian on the impact of Covid-19 on the global air freight industry. The story attempts to address the serious issue of excessive reliance on Chinese-built global supply chains and its impact on global air cargo industry. In the interview for the month, Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Bangalore International Airport, speaks to Reji John about bricks and bytes and how they complement each other. We also bring an interview with Lise-Marie Turpin, who retired as the head of cargo from Air Canada, and is The STAT Trade Times Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

And do not miss the comprehensive report by Prasad Badgujar on the Air Cargo India conference session that took place in Mumbai last month and the photo feature on the winners and achievers from the STAT Trade Times Award for Excellence in Air Cargo night.

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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.