In this issue

The Cover Story of STAT Trade Times January 2018 portraits the performance of the global air cargo industry in 2017 that witnessed high demand. There have been a huge uptick in tonnages, significant rise in load factors and substantial improvement in yield.

Our Special Report is on how India’s air cargo segment is grabbing the attention of international operators. With growing volumes, enhanced connectivity, conducive policies and regulatory environment, India is becoming lucrative for the international cargo operators.

The Guest column by Venkatesh Pazhyanur of Unisys talks on the latest trends in technology that are driving air cargo industry to make changes rapidly like never before. The column explains how the air cargo supply chain is getting smarter with digital technologies.

Read the latest trends in air cargo technologies; beyond digitalisation, new assets such as unmanned aerial vehicles, newer, lighter and connected ULDs and smart facilities are changing the game for the air cargo industry.

In the Focus section, read how the aviation industry is preparing itself to be less pollutant, green and more efficient. The industry needs to act fast if sustainable development is its priority.

Catch the detailed report on the second edition of Auto SCM Summit held at Courtyard Marriott Chakan, Pune which deliberated on “Creating a modern and agile supply chain for the auto industry in the digital age”.

Don’t miss out on our regulars—news roundup, executive in focus etc.

The Big Air Cargo Uplift

For the global air cargo industry, 2017 has been a year of high demand and big numbers. There have been huge uptick in tonnages, significant rise in load factors and substantial improvement in yield. And it expects to continue the growth in 2018 too.

8 mins

India The New Destination For Air Cargo

Indian air cargo segment is expected to register a growth of 14-15 percent in FY18 as against 12 percent last year. The sector is expected to grow in double digits over the next five years. Increasing volumes, enhanced connectivity, conducive policy and regulatory environment, with single window clearance clubbed with improved infrastructure makes India lucrative for the international cargo operators.

8 mins

How LoT And Airline Alliances Will Transform The Cargo Industry

The latest trends in technology are driving air cargo industry to make changes rapidly like never before. From Internet of Things (IoT) to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the air cargo supply chain is getting smarter with digital technologies. Venkatesh Pazhyanur forecasts the technology trends that will define air cargo in the future.

3 mins

Game Changers For Air Cargo

A lot has changed in the last decade within the air cargo industry. Ushering in a new era, digitalisation and big data are creating the foundation for new business ideas and models. Beyond digitalisation, new assets such as unmanned aerial vehicles, newer, lighter and connected ULDs and smart facilities are changing the game for the air cargo industry.

6 mins

Auto SCM Summit 2017 Focusses On Agile Auto Supply Chain

The second edition of Auto SCM Summit held at Courtyard Marriott Chakan, Pune deliberated on 'Creating a modern and agile supply chain for auto industry in the digital age'

2 mins

Qatar Airways Cargo Gets Second B747-8 Freighter

Qatar Airways Cargo Gets Second B747-8 Freighter

1 min

AirBridgecargo Unveils Real Time Control Tower To Monitor Special Cargoes

AirBridgecargo Unveils Real Time Control Tower To Monitor Special Cargoes

1 min

Singapore Airlines And Air Nz Adds Third Daily Auckland-Singapore Flight

Singapore Airlines And Air Nz Adds Third Daily Auckland-Singapore Flight

1 min

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