AIR CARG O WEEK


GSSAs


THE TAIL END I’VE GOT A LITTLE LIST


AFTER YEARS OF WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE MOVE AIRFREIGHT BETWEEN THE CARGO APRONS OF THE WORLD, AIRFREIGHT BILL HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND SET HIMSELF UP IN BUSINESS.


a club that would have me as a member” and looking at what organisations ABCG&G might join for networking and business contacts within the GSSA and GSA markets. First on his list is TIACA – The International Air Cargo Association. He says it


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is a must as it is a global organisation for air cargo stakeholders, including GSAs/ GSSAs. Great for advocacy, networking and insight into trends like digitalisation and sustainability he says. He’s also up for engagement with IATA – International Air Transport Association (Cargo Division). Manny’s excited that while IATA membership is airline-focused, GSSAs can engage through programmes like Cargo iQ, CASS (Cargo Account Settlement Systems) and IATA strategic partnerships.


I am quite keen on WCAworld (WCA Logistics Network). It says it is the world’s largest logistics network with freight forwarders, airlines and cargo handlers. Looks like it could work


for us in terms of potential leads and partnerships for cargo space sales. Then there is Neutral Air Partner (NAP), which insiders describe as a network tailored to air cargo professionals—including GSAs/GSSAs, consolidators, and neutral airfreight experts.


savvy and high-performance forwarders. Nice. Manny says ABCG&G will


look at Airforwarders Association (AfA)


– USA Focus when we build our American business. He says it is a strong States-side industry body representing air cargo professionals, including GSAs. With


ambitions, we might look at trade bodies and


organisations around the world to join. Will it be ACFA (Air Cargo Forum India) for Indian subcontinent operations? Back across the Pond again, we might look at CNS (Cargo Network Services) – IATA’s US division – useful for American market access. Innovation and tech Those readers who are 12 years old or know a 12-year old will be told by these snotty youths that the present, never mind the future, are digital and that (ABCG&G) will have to look


It’s great for connecting with tech-


am taking the opportunity to announce the establishment of Airway Bill Cargo GSSA & GSA (ABCG&G) to serve some of the most discerning airlines by representing them in some of the most exciting, diverse and profitable markets. I am going into business with my best pal Manny Fest, who is hot on organising details. He is ignoring Groucho Marx’s famous line: “I wouldn’t want to belong to


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