This issue of The STAT Trade Times puts ULDs into focus as Jyothi Shankaran’s Cover Story asks what’s in “store” for ULDs? “Making sure the right ULD is available in the right place at the right time in the right conditions is critical for airline operations and revenue management,” it reads.

The Special Report by Libin Chacko Kurian addresses the question of why air cargo must continue to experiment, and embrace new tools, and tech. “Because the industry leaders need to take on new challenges of pushing forward globalisation, investing in a soft market and being sustainable with scarce and expensive resources,” he writes. 

The Country Report by Lakshmi Ajay tracks some key moves and developments that are likely to shape the cargo fortunes of Turkey which has a unique vantage point of being spread over the two continents of Europe and Asia. <br><br>This issue has two Interviews. Kirsten de Bruijn of WestJet talks to Reji John about the challenges of her job as WestJet Cargo is ready for the commercial launch of its freighter operation. 

Flytrex, a fast-growing drone delivery firm, had a busy 2022. Yariv Bash of Flytrex speaks to Zinal Dedhia and has revealed data based on its service in North Carolina and Texas and the most popular things delivered in 2022.

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The May 2024 issue focuses on GSSA business, digitalisation, Middle East and aerospace manufacturing. 

Online air cargo booking platforms are challenging the traditional roles of GSSAs. However, the Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian, argues that there are opportunities for those prepared to adapt. 

Jyothi Shankaran’s Industry Report points out that air cargo industry is poised for growth and it is time for air cargo to adopt digitalisation like the passenger business. 

We have a Regional Report by Nehal Gautam on Middle East and its dominance in air cargo landscape which is getting consolidated with booming e-commerce, infra investments, and tech integration, while Spotlight is on Qatar Airways’ newly opened animal centre spread across 5,260 square metres at Doha. 

We also have a Special Report by Parijat Sourabh on how major aerospace players are expanding Indian operations, fostering a thriving ecosystem of domestic suppliers feeding into global supply chains.

This edition sheds light on the pivotal role of cross-border e-commerce in driving air cargo growth amid sustainability concerns, technological advancements, and industry insights. 

The cover story by Rajarshi Chatterjee highlights how cross-border e-commerce drives air cargo growth and presents opportunities for airlines. 

In the special report, Nehal Gautam discusses how sustainability has become a necessity for the air cargo industry. 

Jyothi Shankaran's industry report highlights the use of AI, machine learning, and automation in air cargo security.

We also have a feature by Parijat Sourabh that emphasises on how cargo drones are transforming logistics. 

This edition also features an exclusive interview with Ferwin Wieringa, Managing Director at HCW Global Logistics, sharing insights on logistics, niche solutions, agility, and customer-centricity. 

The report by Libin Chacko Kurian discusses how air cargo is important for African flower exports despite a shift to sea is happening due to sustainability, capacity, cost, and competitiveness. 

The March 2024 edition addresses issues from women's representation to shifting cargo movements in China and from tech advancements among handlers to new infra investments. 

The Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian argues that women have the potential to turbocharge the industry but it points out the cultural shift needed. 

We have a Special Report written by Nehal Gautam that pursues the question “Can Hong Kong hold onto its crown as the king of air cargo in Asia?”

We also have a Feature prepared by Parijat Sourabh on how ground handlers are adopting the latest technologies from AI-driven drones to robots for efficiency. 

The magazine has two reports on Ethiopian Airlines’ new eCommerce facility in Addis  Ababa Airport and the Saudia Cargo, WFS and Cainiao collaboration at Liege. 

The issue also has updates on Air Cargo India 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo. 

This issue of STAT Times has a Cover Story that traces the intricate journey of flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish and meat through air. It is the story of the global logistics industry which has to orchestrate a very complicated supply chain to ensure the freshness of these commodities. 

By 2030, India plans to handle 10 million tonnes of air cargo annually. However there is a mix of challenges and growth opportunities, explains the Country Report on India. Meanwhile, the Focus section conveys the message of Qatar Airways Cargo’s new cargo head Mark Drusch to the global air cargo industry. 

Special Report explores whether SAF is the answer for air cargo's net zero target by 2050. We also have an Industry Report which observes the shift of shipments from the ocean to other modes especially in Asia to Europe movements due to Red Sea attacks. 


With a focus on innovations and challenges transforming air cargo, the January 2024 issue of STAT Times has stories on the reshaping of logistics narrative, sustainability and digitalisation. 

The Cover Story is on how innovations, global connections, and a commitment to sustainability are reshaping the narrative of logistics for the future while the Special Report is on the urgent need to address climate change and reduce carbon footprints. 

The Feature talks about how the air cargo digitalisation buzz is getting louder and more engaging as large air cargo entities make substantial investments. Also, read the Industry Report on the current air cargo market affected by the drop in demand and return of capacity taking a toll on stakeholders' financials. 

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The December Issue of STAT has Cover Story on humanitarian air cargo and it observes that there is a growing number of disasters while the funding availability is finite.

We have a Country Report on how the air cargo community of Canada is helping the country to take leadership in the global supply chain while capitalising on e-commerce and cross-border opportunities. Meanwhile, we have a Feature that articulates how Kirsten de Bruijn's leadership and resilient team at WestJet Cargo transformed challenges at the Canadian airline into triumphs.

Also, read how European Cargo is transforming Bournemouth International Airport into a  cost-efficient hub and how Saudia Cargo has teamed up with Cainiao and WFS to meet the rising demand for cross-border e-commerce in the Middle East and Europe.

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The November 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times invites your attention to the air cargo industry of Singapore as it is all set to host the first-ever edition of air cargo Southeast Asia. The Cover Story explores Singapore as the freight hub of the world. However, as he wrote, “That's not the end of the story.” Its focus on infrastructure and partnerships is preparing it to be the hub of the future as well.

The Industry Report digs deep into the challenges in the movement of perishable shipments. It also reports that seafood has been the fastest-growing commodity for Kuehne+Nagel while Etihad Cargo’s top perishable destinations included India, Kenya and the Netherlands.

The issue also has a Regional Report on Benelux. It reads, “Despite challenging conditions and lower throughputs, Benelux region’s top cargo airports are investing in innovations and partnerships to elevate growth in the cargo business.”

In an exclusive  Interview, Pete Chareonwongsak of Teleport talks about his ambition to make Southeast Asia package deliveries within 24 hours and compete with legacy players on speed and cost. 

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In the October 2023 cover story of The STAT Trades we take a look at the demand for passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft which peaked during the pandemic and the months that followed and that bullish demand has turned bearing as belly capacity is back to pre-covid levels and the air cargo demand and yields are on the decline.
In the focus we speak to Qatar Airways Cargo’s Elisabeth Oudkerk, who completes a year with the carrier as its Senior Vice-President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning. She talks about the importance of the completion of two decades of its freighter operations and the digitalization initiatives.
In an exclusive interview, Edip Pektas, the founder of Airblox, talks about an impending launch of a financial product that will offer speedier and more cost-effective payment options.
The special report is about the role of technology in air cargo and how some digitalization programmes are streamlining and improving the efficiencies in the global supply chain.
The country report is on the United Arab Emirates which sits at the centre of global air cargo map and holds some of the top airports and is hub for two global cargo airlines. 

The September 2023 issue of STAT Times focuses on pharma logistics, transatlantic market, the Indian aerospace logistics industry and a special interview. The Cover Story by Jyothi Shankaran talks about the Global Pharmaceuticals Logistics market and focuses on the parameters like innovations, service-on-demand and latest technologies to keep pace with industry changes.  The Special Report on Transatlantic Air Cargo Route by Libin Chacko Kurian focuses on the short-term effects of low demand, rising capacity, and declining prices, and how in long-term expectation, e-commerce, nearshoring, and macroeconomic difficulties would realign the route. The issue also has an Industry Report by Zinal Dedhia that delves into India's Aerospace Logistics ecosystem, how the country is creating possibilities for stakeholders in the sector, and how it is analysing its challenges, successes, and the positive trajectory it is prepared to pursue.  Mallica Mishra speaks with Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay Pacific, in an exclusive interview in which Owen discusses Cathay's recovery, his take on India, the future of supply chains, and more. Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The August 2023 issue of STAT Times focuses on air cargo e-bookings, Airport cargo community systems and the Indian airfreight market. 

The Cover Story by Zinal Dedhia narrows down on the electronic booking happening in the global air cargo market and the transformations they are bringing to the industry. As she puts it, “The need for change is clearer than ever.”

The Special Report on Airport Community Systems by Libin Chacko Kurian not only talks about how they make airports more efficient, sustainable and secure but also how airports overcame the hesitation to share data.  

The issue has a Country Report on India by Jyothi Shankaran who tried answering the question, “With over 3 million tonnes of cargo handled across Indian airports, will the govt target of 10 million tonnes by 2030 be reached sooner?” 

Shankaran also speaks to Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport who pointed out that cargo operations are being looked at very holistically to ensure state-of-the-art processes from Day 1. 

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The July 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times is an attempt to draw your attention towards the air cargo market of North America with its Cover Story. The market is in a state of correction as capacity aided by the increase in long haul widebody, outstrip demand. Analyses are showing a fall in demand while passenger travel is increasing, thereby increasing the belly capacity.  

The Industry Report is about the ACMI market that is continuing to grow as all leading players continue to be bullish on the outlook, and reiterate that political uncertainty has no role to play in the business. 

The Regional Report argues that even as the Middle Eastern carriers experienced a slight decrease in cargo volumes in April 2023, plenty of tailwinds underscore the air cargo ambitions in the region. 

The Special Report on transporting live animals by air looks into the fact that it necessitates careful preparation and respect for rules. Every country may have its own regulations for transporting live animals, which airlines must follow.

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he STAT Trade Times June 2023 issue 

The June issue of The STAT Trade Times will serve you with a variety of topics that grips the global air cargo industry from dangerous goods to charter flights and from sustainable aviation to the market trends in the Americas.

The Cover Story focuses on the need to be careful around dangerous goods as air cargo carries more than 1.25 million dangerous goods every year with a five percent year-on-year increase expected over the next five years. 

Industry Report explores how air cargo chartering companies prepare with adjustments as the market softens while Special Report talks about technological advancements, innovative practices, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship enabling sustainable aviation.

We also have the Regional Report on the Americas which claims that carriers in the market are looking beyond the 12 months ahead and are busy building capacities for the future even though the slowdown in the global economy has also affected the market the most.

In the May 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times, we turn our focus to the air cargo industry of Europe. Jyothi Shankaran in his Cover story writes “Freight demand & capacity continue to be balanced from Europe to Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America in the background of a likely slowdown.” 

With her Special Report on GSSAs, Zinal Dedhia looks deep into how GSSAs are looking at 2023, the forthcoming target market and what are the trends to follow as businesses returning back to the pre-Covid levels. 

In two Interviews done by Reji John, we have Ashwin Bhat of Lufthansa Cargo speak on his top priorities and the roadmap for one of the largest cargo carriers and Willie Walsh of IATA talks about its commitment to sustainability, digitalisation & safety goals.

Lakshmi Ajay’s Industry Report reads “Buoyed by privatization and investments and digitalisation, the ground handling sector is evolving to accommodate the high demand seen in perishables, pharma, and e-commerce.” 

Focus by Libin Chacko Kurian addresses the identity shift in the freight forwarding industry not only due to digitalisation & automation but also consolidations.  

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The March 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times is dedicated to International Women's Day celebrated this month. For decades, women have had a significant impact on the air cargo industry, breaking barriers and making substantial contributions to the industry and the Cover Story tells the journey of how the sector is becoming more diverse and inclusive as more women enter the workforce and advance through the ranks.

We have a Special Report this month that asks the question ‘Will air cargo’s lax cybersecurity measures be its undoing?’ 

In the last two years, logistics and aviation industries have faced numerous cyberattacks that have brought their operations to a standstill for weeks and created huge losses. As the air cargo and global supply chain industry moves rapidly towards a complete digital transformation, cybersecurity needs to be embedded into the basic DNA of its systems to protect against a range of cyberattacks being witnessed these days. 

We also have the Event Report of the recently concluded air cargo Africa 2023. The sixth edition of the biannual event has lit up the continent in recovery mode. The exhibition and conference concluded in February in Johannesburg was also the occasion to award and honour the best this year and we present the winners and the highly acclaimed of the global air cargo industry in different categories. 

The issue also highlights The STAT Trade Times Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Hugh Flynn for his work and contribution to aviation and air cargo sectors for over five decades. 

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The Covid-19 pandemic is still having an impact on the air cargo business, but there is still potential for growth. The cover story in this issue focuses on how African Air cargo is seeing bigger dreams even though it is yet to come out of the shackles of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, before that, the industry needs to build trust, offer reasonable ROI and bring the continent together to provide a unified regulatory landscape.

In the special report, we look at The European Union as it is all set to implement the Import Control System 2 for air cargo and airmail with effect from March 2023 to enhance security. Are the systems geared for it?

2022 was a golden year for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with several announcements, nods of approval, certifications, new deployments, incredible statistics, and cooperation from key government stakeholders. We did a review of how the drone business would be in 2023.

Taking the Chinese New Year as an indicator for the year coming up, we delve into how the odds are stacking up for the air freight industry amidst inflation, macroeconomic factors, China’s slow trade revival, and reinfection fears.

In this issue, we feature two interviews - Adefunke Adeyemi, the new secretary general of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and Torsten Wefers,  Vice President of marketing and sales, Liege Airport.

As entering into the new year, we have put air cargo of 2023 into perspective with the Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian exploring the expert forecasts and industry expectations. Air cargo professionals must get ready for a further drop in demand, expect more capacity to come into the market, and expect shipping companies to lure cargo away from the air. 

With his Industry Report, Jyothi Shankaran gives us a glimpse of the challenging but rewarding journey of outsized cargo by air. The challenges range from its size to weight, from handling equipment to specialist knowledge required and from smaller airports' accessibility to time sensitiveness. 

Special Report by Lakshmi Ajay explains how the pandemic changed the role of air cargo in fashion logistics.  Amidst port congestions and supply chain challenges during the pandemic, air cargo proved its value to fashion logistics. As sea freight makes a comeback, air cargo’s role as a supply chain solution has had a lasting impact on expectations for faster consumer goods timelines. 

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The STAT Times Times - December 2022 issue

Today, sustainability has moved to the forefront of the business agenda, putting further pressure on the aviation sector and its environmental performance. The cover article in this issue focuses on the industry's commitment to Fly Net Zero target by 2050. It is vital for all aviation stakeholders to work together toward this critical goal while also looking ahead to other forthcoming environmental issues. 

In the special report, we look at an analysis of the year gone by in humanitarian aid. The global logistics fraternity, especially air freight, was always there to help out. So, can more be done? 

We also did a review of conversations during the Flower and Perishable Logistics Africa conferences held in Nairobi in November. Digitalisation, sustainability, an emerging sea freight route, and new markets marked a new normal for the African flower and perishables sector.

The STAT Trade Times – November 2022

In this issue, the cover story turns the attention on the perishable shipment by air. While there are several challenges in moving perishable cargo from place to place across the world, cargo airlines and airports are increasingly paying much more special attention to this cargo commodity.

The country report this time is on the United States of America and the air cargo sector there. The sector is facing strong headwinds as consumer demand weakens even as the peak season looms large. In the special report, we look at the freight movements in the Transatlantic and what does the future hold for this important air cargo trade lane.

Our market report considers how the air cargo industry prepares itself for a capacity surplus in 2023? And our regional report is on economic trends and their impact on the air cargo industry in the Benelux region.

The STAT Trade Times – October 2022

In the cover story we write how air cargo has made cross-border ecommerce shipping faster, safer and more transparent and how it ensures that cross-border e-commerce has more room to grow.

The industry report argues that forwarders will continue to grow in the foreseeable future as they bring value and innovative thinking to a world of complex logistical challenges. The special feature is about how more rigid regulations about packaging and handling need to be put in place for dangerous good transport by air. 

We have a report on the headwinds for India to become a serious hub for aircraft leasing and financing despite its huge potential. We feature Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice-President of Cargo at WestJet in our interview section. 

Our special report is about people in air cargo and what the industry needs to do to retain talent. In this issue we place Air Canada Cargo in our focus. Freighter expansion places Air Canada in a new league in the world of global air cargo.

The STAT Trade Times September 2022 issue

The September 2022 issue of The STAT Trade Times has the cover story on ULDs that tried exposing some of the challenges in the industry and recommend solutions for them. 

It has two Special Reports. The first one talks about why supply chain resiliency is so critical to temp-controlled pharma logistics and how tech tools are bringing value. While the second one notes how reduced human error with great cost savings and risk reduction offered by digital processes have caught on in air cargo.

In the Industry Report, we write about how the air cargo charter business has attained normalcy. The space has a lot of challenges abound but it is also attracting new players. 

We have put Focus on two airports from the cargo perspective. Chicago Rockford International Airport is already on track to break the record for cargo volume handled at the airport in 2022, while Philadelphia International Airport is investing big to build infra to increase revenue from cargo operations considerably.

This issue has an Interview with Carmen Murer of Synhelion who talks about the challenges in the production of SAF while there is a need to scale and what lies ahead. 

Also, don't forget to read the latest air cargo and cargo drone news.

The STAT Trade Times – August 2022 

With the live animal transport sector still reeling in the wake of the pandemic and the geopolitical crisis, in the cover story in this issue we take a glimpse into how cargo carriers stayed afloat. Battling against the ongoing crises, the sector tackled outbreaks, illegal trade and safety concerns. Cargo operators and regulators, however, remain optimistic, stating that animal welfare remained key. 

We have two special reports. In the first one, we look at how a global crunch in aviation workers has hit air cargo momentum and the report finds that the impact is very visible across the globe as full capacity returns. The second one focuses on why air cargo community systems are more important now than ever before.

 In the interview we get Andres Bianchi, CEO, LATAM Cargo, speak to us. In the focus we put Swissport which is working hard to create a Swissport formula in cargo handling under the new chief executive Warwick Brady. We also have a report on how rapidly growing ecommerce cargo volume is becoming the fundamental driver for increasing demand for passenger to freighter converted aircraft.

The STAT Trade Times – July 2022

In our July issue, the cover story is on the rising importance of keeping the right temperature of pharmaceutical cargo on the move. We speak to people who promise to deliver pharmaceutical products in complete integrity.

We have two regional reports in this issue covering two important air cargo markets of the world – the Americas and Europe. In the interview we speak to Marcel Fujike, SVP, Global Head, Products and Development Air Logistics at Kuehne + Nagel.

We put the spotlight on Bobby Healy, founder and chief executive of Manna, who plans to take his drone delivery business beyond Ireland into Europe and the US. We also have a report on what structural changes India needs to do to become a fair aviation financing and leasing market.

Do not forget to check out the winners of The STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo presented at the Air Cargo India event in Mumbai recently

In this issue of The STAT Trade Times, Manjula Nair brings the focus to the Asian air cargo with her Cover Story. “With the Russia-Ukraine crisis and yet another onslaught of a tsunami-level Omicron tidal sweep, Asian air cargo markets were ricked by volatility and are yet to stabilise as market conditions remain fraught with many an ongoing crisis,” he writes. 

Freight carried across Indian airports increased 27% to over 3 million tonnes in FY2022 compared to 2.5 million tonnes in 2021. Target is 10 million tonnes by 2030. Jyothi Shankaran writes about what are the challenges in his country report.  

Lakshmi Ajay writes about ‘Tech’tonic shifts in air cargo industry highlighting the adoption of digital technologies. Is the air cargo industry a laggard when it comes to digital transformation,” she asks. 

“Sustainability: The aviation industry's roadmap to a greener future” is a feature by Zinal Dedhia. She writes, “While sustainability is sometimes thought of as an ecologically oriented concept, it is actually a comprehensive strategy that examines three elements - ecological, social, and economic, all of which must be taken into account in order to achieve long-term success.”

We also have interviews with Parth Vaishnav – an assistant professor at the University of Michigan’s Centre for Sustainability talks about how automation may affect the hauliers in the USA and aviation lawyer Neha Singh speaks about why the international community is scared of the Indian aviation financing market and the ways to resolve them.

This issue of the STAT Times has the focus on GSSAs and the Cover Story by Zinal Dedhia showcases how they are evolving with the rapid adoption of digitalisation. Take a look into the story to understand how the GSSAs are transforming their strategies using digital tools to remain ahead of the curve. 
Jyothi Shanakaran’s Special Report digs deep into the very structure of modern supply chains and the role played by air cargo in the context of recent disruptions. Is Just In Time dead? Is Just In Case a dream? What next? New terminologies keep emerging but the million-dollar question is whether they answer key problems.
We have three Interviews focusing on three different aspects of the air cargo: the movement of vaccines, rapid digitalisation and the upcoming world of drone deliveries. 
Emirates SkyCargo moved 1 billion Covid-19 vaccines in 18 months and two-thirds of which were to developing countries. Head of global sales pharma Julian Sutch explains to Lakshmi Ajay how this feat was achieved. 
Reji John talks to Freightos chief executive Zvi Schreiber who says that digitalization is adopted very rapidly in air cargo and his company is gradually replacing static rates in excel sheets with real-time APIs for sure. 
CEO of Drone Delivery Canada Steve Magirias talks to Zinal Dedhia about company aims under his leadership, launch plans for new drones and methods for developing the drone market.

This issue has the Cover Story on the influence of e-commerce on air cargo. Air cargo has been reaping the benefits of strong e-commerce demand but can e-commerce, even with all its challenges, bring the industry out of its slow recovery and another difficult year yet?

Focus digs deep into Amazon’s ambitions on air freight. Amazon Air is expanding overseas, adding capacity in cargo airlines and flying more planes in the U.S. The e-commerce giant is now slowly, but steadily, increasing the focus on air.

Ever imagined your Starbucks coffee flying through air and landing on your doorstep? Someone dreamed it, invented it, and made it a reality. The Industry Report explores how they are working to make it better every day.

In Special Report experts from the aviation industry give us a glimpse of the future blueprint and the course P2Fs are set to chart as they soar down the yellow brick road, poised to revolutionize the freighter market.

Don’t miss the news roundup from the air cargo, aviation and drone sectors.

Welcome to the anniversary issue of The STAT Trade Times. This March, we celebrate a 36-year uninterrupted run of the STAT Media Group’s flagship publication and we decided to retrace history and tell the tale of two airlines – Air India Limited and Emirates with a Photo Feature. 

The Cover Story is on cargo handling as the business is drawing a lot of attention for a successful takeover bid, increased volumes, lack of manpower, operating at fixed charges and technological upgrades.

As part of our new #SafetoFly campaign, we encounter the challenges of lithium battery movements. Stakeholders lean in on how they navigate the tricky path of constantly changing regulations.

The current onboard courier business almost died in 2020 because of Covid-19 but it is back now. Our Industry Report deals with why the OBC business is not the same.

In the Interview, Martin Drew of Etihad spoke about the challenges - out of over 22 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to be manufactured every year until 2024, between 40-50 percent require airlift in our Interview section. 

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this month, for Spotlight we speak to leaders to shine a light on a project that they greenlit and powered that has added value to the industry in small and large ways.

The STAT Trade Times Feb 2022 Issue

This issue has the cover story on challenges in vaccine distribution during Covid times. It notes that over 10 billion Covid-19 vaccines have been administered across the world as of February 1, 2022. Supply chain challenges continue for Covid-19 vaccines along with other vaccines to boost immunity.

The Special Report asks the question of whether Air India, under Tata Group, find cargo a good business to pursue? We dig into the glorious past of Air India’s cargo business and see enough reasons for its success under Tata ownership.

In Feature, we discuss how, for long, Boeing dominated the global freighter and how Airbus is challenging the king of cargo plane maker aggressively. 

In Interviews, we talk to Mathieu Casey of Air Canada Cargo about the expected converted freighter deliveries and their deployment into commercial operations and to ECS Group’s Cedric MILLET on his thoughts, insights, reasoning about the newly formed company CargoTech.

Don’t miss the news roundup from the air cargo, aviation and drone sectors.

The issue has the Cover Story analysing 2021 as the year of big profits and transformation for big ocean carriers and foreseeing integrated offerings as the way forward to becoming giants. 

As the aviation world bids adieu to the A380 or the ‘giant of the skies’, Special Report looks at its epic journey that captured the imagination of millions across the world and its 14-year-old dream run which is slowly grinding to a halt.

In the Interview pages, Nicole "Nikki" Clifton, President, Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, talks about how UPS supported and facilitated the equitable distribution of Covid vaccines and what its plans are to work with public-private partnership organisations and non-government organisations to advance more equitable vaccine distribution to remote locations in Africa, South America and Asia.

Don’t miss the news roundup from the air cargo, aviation and drone sectors.

The STAT Trade Times December 2021 Issue

With a focus on the year 2021 and the expectation for 2022, this issue of The STAT Trade Times has a Cover Story that digs deep into the main air cargo events and trends of this year and stakeholders like airlines, airports, ground handlers share their concerns. 

The Special Report also focuses on the year 2021 but from the sustainability perspective. With announcements trickling in almost daily about leading industry players supporting efforts to bring down carbon emissions, it remains to be seen if this signals a new decade and a new direction in aviation? 

In the Interview, Tristan Koch of Awery Aviation Software talks about Awery’s vision to set the benchmark in the way the likes of Skyscanner and Booking.com have in other sectors. Koch, who joined Awery in January this year, has more than two decades of experience in the aviation and air cargo sectors working with global airlines like British Airways, American Airlines and IAG. 

Meanwhile, in Update, we take you to the Dubai Air Show where freighters were in focus as Air Lease Corporation signed on as the launch customer for the new A350 freighter, and DHL Express placed a firm order for nine more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs).

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Girish Ramdas es cofundador y director ejecutivo de Magzter, una empresa nueva con sede en Nueva York que ha estado causando sensación en el negocio editorial digital mundial. Magzter ha superado los 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 de más de 150 países con miles de revistas, periódicos y libros de más de 4500 editoriales de todo el mundo. Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia en publicación multiplataforma, incluido el desarrollo web, móvil y impreso. Durante este período, cofundó y dirigió tres exitosas empresas emergentes. Ha permitido que las empresas de revistas se vuelvan digitales y las ayuda a monetizar su contenido en todo el mundo digital. La profunda experiencia de Girish en la industria en ecosistemas en línea, móviles y editoriales lo ha convertido en un experto en adquisición, mercadeo y monetización de contenido digital en plataformas a nivel mundial.

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Magzter Inc. es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 Magzter se compromete a proporcionar una plataforma segura para nuestros usuarios. Tenga en cuenta que Magzter es simplemente una plataforma para que los editores distribuyan su contenido. No controlamos ni respaldamos el contenido publicado en nuestra plataforma. No podemos responsabilizarnos por las acciones de nuestros editores o su contenido.

Magzter no es responsable de indemnizar a ninguna parte que haya sufrido daños o incurrido en costos debido a cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que viole sus derechos. Magzter no es responsable de enfrentar ninguna acción legal en un tribunal civil por cualquier violación de derechos causada por cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que infrinja los derechos de un tercero.

Magzter ofrece el servicio de suscripción ”All- You - Can - Read”  más grande del mundo llamado Magzter GOLD, que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual.Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

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 Antes de Magzter, fue presidente de Dot Com Infoway (DCI) y Galatta Media. Sus funciones incluían marketing estratégico, desarrollo de asociaciones y monetización de contenido a nivel mundial. DCI creció de un pequeño equipo de 3 en 2000 a 300 en 2011 y se ocupaba del desarrollo web, de software y de aplicaciones para clientes de todo el mundo.

Desde que iniciamos, Magzter ha estado comprometida para asociarse con organizaciones globales para brindar la mayor tecnología y servicio de puesto de revistas posible a nuestros clientes. Si estás buscando ofrecer suscripciones a revistas a tu base de datos de clientes o si solo quieres aprender más, Magzter está comprometida a ayudar al crecimiento de tu empresa. Para obtener más información, llena el siguiente cuestionario:

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Esta Política cubre el tratamiento de la Compañía de la información de identificación personal(”Información personal”) y otra información sobre usted y su computadora o dispositivo que la Compañía recopila cuando accede al Servicio.Podemos recopilar Información personal de usted, como se explica con más detalle a continuación, y usamos esta Información personal internamente en relación con nuestros Servicios, incluso para personalizar, proporcionar y mejorar nuestros productos, servicios, contenido y publicidad, y para permitirle para configurar una cuenta y un perfil de usuario, para contactarlo, para cumplir con sus solicitudes de ciertos productos y servicios, y para analizar cómo usa los Servicios.En ciertos casos, también podemos compartir cierta información personal con terceros, pero solo como se describe en el punto 4.

Este título está incluido con su suscripción Magzter GOLD

 Para analizar la calidad del contenido y proporcionar comentarios apropiados a los editores.

 Hemos designado un oficial de quejas para abordar cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable.

 Solicitamos que cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable se envíe al Oficial de quejas por correo electrónico a la dirección de correo electrónico mencionada anteriormente. También le solicitamos que proporcione los siguientes detalles al presentar una queja

y la Aplicación que le brinda la capacidad de ordenar, suscribirse y recibir la entrega de varias revistas, libros, noticias y contenido relacionado con revistas y publicaciones (conocidos colectivamente como "Publicaciones") y recibir estas versiones digitales de las Publicaciones

C.También recopilamos información asociada con su uso de la aplicación para hacer recomendaciones personalizadas.Si nos proporciona las credenciales de su cuenta de terceros, comprende que parte del contenido o la información de esas cuentas(”Información de la cuenta de terceros”) se puede transmitir a su cuenta con nosotros si autoriza dichas transmisiones, y esa cuenta de terceros La información transmitida al Servicio está cubierta por esta Política.

 F. La información personal que recopilamos nos permite responder a sus solicitudes, mejorar nuestros productos y servicios, personalizar la publicidad y el contenido que ve y comunicarnos con usted sobre nuevos productos.

es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 85 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 norte. También utilizaremos la información de uso para garantizar que los usuarios cumplan con nuestros Términos de uso. Por ejemplo, la información de uso de un usuario nos ayudará a confirmar que un usuario solo descarga una revista u otro contenido un número permitido de veces o en un número permitido de dispositivos.

 que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual. Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

The STAT Trade Times - April 2023

The STAT Trade Times - April 2023

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