9 hours Ago By Guardian Nigeria
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalisation, sustainability, safety, and security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. IATA’s Director-General, Willie Walsh, said air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world, leveraging new technology. Walsh said: “In 2024, more cargo was transported by air than ever before.
But the world is moving even faster with technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, evolving risks, and changing customer needs. “At WCS in Dubai, we’ll collectively take stock of what’s next for air cargo, focusing on digitalisation, sustainability, safety/security, and e-commerce. The growing demand for air cargo underscores its critical role,” he said.
WCS is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April 15 to April 17, hosted by Emirates SkyCargo and dnata. It is the second time the WCS is hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with the first in 2017. Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, said with its strategic location and world-class logistics infrastructure, Dubai is a natural choice for the 2025 IATA World Cargo Symposium.
“As this year’s host airline, Emirates SkyCargo is set to showcase its expanding capabilities and commitment to driving efficiency, innovation, and connectivity across the air cargo industry. The symposium will be a key platform to shape the future of air cargo and align on the best strategies for growth,” Abbas said. dnata’s CEO – Airport Operations, Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, said they’re proud to welcome industry leaders to Dubai, home to our first and largest operations, during incredible growth and transformation in the cargo sector.
“With safety, innovation and sustainability at the core of our business, the IATA World Cargo Symposium offers an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and explore new solutions. We look forward to connecting with our partners and stakeholders to enhance both operational and environmental efficiency, driving meaningful progress across the industry,” he said..
