WCS embraces innovative ideas

THE air cargo sector is ever changing and expanding, as more companies enter the arena and new regions present exciting opportunities. To fully capitalise on opportunities within the industry, it is key for companies to look at how they can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.

Looking toward the future, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be looking to celebrate innovative ideas during the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) presenting the winner of the fourth edition of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards.

“The air cargo industry is crucial to the global economy and provides vital supply chain efficiencies. It is a highly competitive sector, and therefore needs to continuously reinvent itself, embrace new technologies and adapt to customer expectations,” IATA stated.

The event “aims to promote innovation and encourage the development of new concepts and ideas that contribute to air logistics’ digitalisation, sustainability, safety and security.”

Three finalists will present their projects during the conference, with delegates voting for their preferred innovation. IATA will announce the winners during the closing plenary session of WCS.

The three companies shortlisted are as follows: Airblox – Digital Air Cargo Capacity Exchange; Pandora Intelligence – Manage the risk of dangerous goods through AIpowered waybill screening; Swiss Airtainer – Sustainable and Smart Active Temperature Controlled ULDs.