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Spotlight on… Riley Lane, Assistant Manager of Operations, TIACA

Brigitte Gledhill
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Spotlight on… Riley Lane, Assistant Manager of Operations, TIACA

Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ focuses on a specific segment of the air cargo industry. The industry is highly fragmented in its individual responsibilities when it comes to ensuring the safe, secure and efficient transport of freight from one part of the world to another, which means that trade associations are indispensable in bringing the industry together and providing a consolidated voice to authorities, regulators, and decision makers. One such trade association is The International Air Cargo Association – TIACA. Its members span airlines, airports, forwarders, ground handlers, road carriers, customs brokers, logistics firms, shippers, IT providers, equipment manufacturers, trade media, and training institutions, and it strives for a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices, and operates sustainably and fairly. Riley Lane, Assistant Manager of Operations at TIACA, sheds light on her role and shares views and advice.

A chance conversation led to a job in air cargo. Image: Riley Lane

CFG: What is your current function and company? And what are your responsibilities?
RL: I am the Assistant Manager of Operations at TIACA, where I oversee a range of responsibilities including event planning and management, on-site event operations, and conducting BlueSky Sustainability Verification Assessments. I am also involved in website and app design, as well as communication and outreach initiatives.

CFG: What does a normal day look like for you?
RL: A typical day in my role is fast-paced and varied. I usually start by checking emails, messages, and project deadlines before joining any virtual meetings with clients, vendors, or teammates to align on updates. Much of my day is spent coordinating logistics – from managing speaker schedules and hotel or flight bookings, to organizing event shipments and materials. I also keep event documents and media barters up to date, respond to inquiries from members, attendees, or speakers, and collaborate with the marketing and design teams on event materials and promotions. Throughout the day, I track registrations, shipments, and expenses, prepare reports or presentations to keep everyone informed, and handle any last-minute changes that inevitably come up. In addition to events, I ensure all BlueSky outreach and assessment preparations are in place for a seamless execution.

CFG: How long have you been in the air cargo industry, and what brought you to it?
RL: 2 years. I was brought into the industry by TIACA, 2 years ago, as I met my current boss, Rachael, at the ACF 2022 in Miami Beach by chance. I was at the event hotel and Rachael began telling me about TIACA and a job opportunity. I was immediately interested and submitted my resume. The wonderful people brought me to the air cargo industry and continue to keep me here.

CFG: What do you enjoy most about your job?
RL: I enjoy the community and traveling. This job has taught me about the many regions of the world, and the amazing people in it. Event planning has been a long-time passion, and I am so thankful to be able to do something I love.

CFG: Where do you see the greatest challenges in our industry?
RL: One of the biggest challenges facing the air cargo industry is advancing our sustainability efforts. As a collective, we need to take bold steps toward a more sustainable future. While there may be an initial investment, the long-term benefits and returns from implementing sustainable practices will far outweigh the costs.

CFG: What advice would you give to people looking to get into the air cargo industry?
RL: My biggest advice would be to find a mentor. Beginning in the air cargo industry without any prior experience would have been more overwhelming had I not had a team of mentors to help guide and train me. There are many training courses offered for the air cargo industry, and I would recommend finding one that pertains to the sector of air cargo they are most interested in.

CFG: If the air cargo industry were a film/book, what would its title be?
RL: ‘Freight Without Borders’

Many thanks, Riley.

If you would like to share your personal air cargo story with our CargoForwarder Global readers, feel free to send your answers to the above questions to cargoforwarderglobal@kopfpilot.atWe look forward to shining a spotlight on your job area, views, and experiences.

DHL GF and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) join forces to reduce CO2 emissions

Heiner Siegmund
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DHL GF and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) join forces to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions

The two companies have signed anew framework agreement for emission reduction rights. The contractfurther deepens their joint commitment to decarbonizing the air freight industry and is astrategic lever for book-and-claim-based CO2e decline. It is based on their environmental partnership from 2022, which will be expanded and intensified by the new initiative.

The signing of the framework agreement was celebrated on Thursday (18DEC25) in Amsterdam, attended by a small group of high-ranking representatives from both companies.
The accord puts a clear focus on emission reduction claims by emphasizing the development of market-ready book-and-claim models to advance SAF solutions across the aviation and transport sectors.
“This agreement shows what collaborative decarbonization in air freight can look like,” said Henk Venema, Executive Vice President of Global Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding. “Emission Reduction Rights provide predictability, scalability, and transparency – three critical factors for sustainable aviation fuels to make a real impact within the market. Together with AFKLMP, we are establishing a foundation that can serve as a model for the entire industry,” the executive declared.

Spot the errors in this AI-generated image of an air cargo warehouse. Image: Bing Image Creator/CFG

Long-term approach
DHL Global Forwarding’s collaboration with AFKLMP goes far beyond traditional sustainable aviation fuel procurement. Instead of relying solely on transactional fuel purchases, the partnership centers on a structured, long-term approach to accelerate the adoption of SAF and digital verification processes in the marketplace. For DHL, this is a strategic move that strengthens its position as a leader in emission-reduced air freight, its press release reads. As part of the accord, the Deutsche Post subsidiary recently signed a work order for 35,000 metric tons of CO2e WTW (Well-to-Wheel) emission reduction rights.
“We are proud to renew this partnership with DHL Global Forwarding, a clear sign of leadership,” commented GertJan Roelands, SVP Commercial at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. “Our shared ambition and continued collaboration on SAF are fundamental to scaling the solutions needed to reduce the carbon footprint of the air freight industry.” The executive went on to say that the new agreement reflects mutual trust, operational commitment, and a firm belief that only through close cooperation can meaningful change across the air freight value chain be achieved.

DHL targets 30% SAF by 2030
AFKLMP has long been one of the top-performing partners in DHL’s GoGreen Carrier Evaluation Program, and actively participates in joint industry initiatives, conferences, and webinars to promote transparency, standards, and practical solutions for more sustainable air freight. Both companies share the goal of further developing book-and-claim models to ensure businesses of all sizes have access to reliable and scalable emission reductions, even if sustainable fuels and technologies are not yet physically available on their trade lanes.
The partnership with AFKLMP plays a central role in DHL Group’s aim to increase the use of SAF to 30% come 2030. This will be achieved by enabling measurable emission reductions and by the company’s aim to further paving the way for standardized, globally applicable market mechanisms.

‘book & claim’ scheme lowers fossil fuel burn
DHL’s GoGreen Plus products provide decarbonized solutions across DHL’s core offerings by leveraging sustainable fuels and low carbon technology. This is enabled by the company’s ‘book & claim’ approach that allows DHL to directly replace fossil fuels with sustainable fuels within the logistic company’s network and allocate environmental benefits to paying customers, even when their shipments are not physically transported with the assets using these fuels. GoGreen Plus allows DHL’s customers to reduce their indirect Scope 3 emissions in their value chain arising from upstream and downstream transportation and distribution.

Forwarders expect margins to tighten further in 2026

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Forwarders expect margins to tighten further in 2026

In a survey conducted by market analysts from OntegosCloud, the vast majority of forwarding agents worldwide are bracing for another year of margin pressure in 2026. The findings reflect a global market development facing a prolonged period of structural headwinds. This could trigger another wave of industrial consolidation.

The results of the survey are particularly worrying for small and medium-sized air and sea freight forwarders. With pressure on profit margins continuing to grow, parts of the industry are facing an existential threat. Economic hardship is turning them into takeover candidates for financially strong competitors, forcing them to concentrate on niche businesses or stepping out of economic activities altogether.

Illustration – courtesy: OntegosCloud

Mounting pressure
OntegosCloud’s market analysis is based on a wealth of data and feedback from companies in Europe, the Middle East, America, and the Far East. The study identifies five risks most likely to erode profits in 2026 and highlights both external market pressures and critical internal blind spots. “Forwarders are heading into 2026 with commercial drag coming from every direction, softening rates, unpredictable surcharges and ongoing geopolitical disruption,” summarized Oliver Gritz, Co-Founder of OntegosCloud. “What this analysis shows, however, is that the biggest threat to profitability is not just external volatility, but what forwarders fail to see and control inside their own operations.” The identification and elimination of internal weak spots should therefore be a key focus of organizational and strategic decisions to minimize economic and monetary hiccups.

Five risks set to define forwarder profitability in 2026
The first risk highlighted is margin compression driven by sustained low or normalized freight rates. Those surveyed are overwhelmingly expecting yield pressure to continue as overcapacity and soft demand persist. In fact, 92% of respondents said they anticipate returns to tighten further come 2026.
Nearly 63% of those surveyed said surcharge volatility is likely to be their most disruptive external risk next year. This applies not only to sea freight but also to air freight whose business model is hampered by political instability and Washington’s unpredictable tariff decisions.
A third major concern are fuel and insurance costs that remain unpredictable across Middle Eastern and Indian Ocean corridors, and 54% of forwarders said geopolitical instability will directly affect their operating costs in 2026.
The fourth risk identified was softening demand in the U.S. and Europe, where import volumes are uncertain as consumer spending slows. Here, 52% of respondents said weakening demand in major consumer markets will affect their volumes and pricing power.

Shortcomings in digitalization must end
Finally, respondents expressed growing concern about financial leakage linked to analogue workflows and fragmented operating models leading to delayed billing and inaccurate cost capture as repeated issues. OntegosCloud’s platform analysis shows that 74% of forwarders believe manual invoicing and data-entry processes are responsible for the majority of preventable leakage, with non-automated files experiencing significantly more leakage than automated ones.

All I want for Christmas… is Cyber Hygiene awareness

Brigitte Gledhill
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All I want for Christmas… is Cyber Hygiene awareness

When a large airline faced major disruption last week due to a “multitude of unforeseen operational challenges” [their words], it understandably left many of those who had expected to fly on one of the +1000 cancelled flights, frustrated. Images of boarding passes and lengthy complaints began appearing on LinkedIn, leading to a warning post from me, because it would seem that not everyone is aware of the potential risks they are exposing themselves to, if they share sensitive data online. And what a boarding pass says about a passenger is similar to what an AWB says about a shipment. Ergo, Cyber Hygiene is a must and, in the face of increasing Cyber Security threats, awareness of what can go wrong is all the more important.

When I worked for a major cargo airline, dabbling in marketing at one point because there was a need for support (and I have always been a Jill of All Trades), I remember being instructed not to show AWB information on any cargo warehouse or apron images being used in company communication. Those were the days prior to most of us having access to high-quality cameras in our pockets, in the shape of smartphones. And even barcode scanners were a relatively new thing. Nevertheless, we were told that competitors should not be able to see who our customers were, nor should criminals gain access to shipment information as this could lead to risk of theft, for example. Granted, in those days, they would have had to work a little more to extract the information they were looking for.

Spot the errors in this AI-generated image of an air cargo warehouse. Image: Bing Image Creator/CFG

The risk is even bigger these days
These days, however, everyone and anyone working in or walking through a cargo warehouse, owns a smartphone and can upload images online in the blink of an eye. Many of us enjoy sharing what we do, online – and that can include ‘behind the scenes’ videos or images from work. A great way to attract new talent, but also unwanted attention, fraud, and security risks. Phones can also function as scanners. More information is digitally available online. AI potentials are increasing. Drone cameras exist – as do things like Google Glasses which are also capable of barcode scanning.
Vulnerability is on the increase not only because our industry is so fast paced, but also due to plethora of opportunities cybercriminals have at their fingertips. Imagine – many warehouses have video surveillance. What if that system gets hacked, for example?
Am I exaggerating or unnecessarily pessimistic? Perhaps, but there is a point to get across to your colleagues or employees

Treat AWB details like payment/identity data
Cyber hygiene in air cargo increasingly hinges on what staff share online as much as on firewalls and passwords, and images containing Air Waybill (AWB) data are a growing, often overlooked risk. Treating AWB details like payment or identity data is essential cyber hygiene for any airline, GSSA, forwarder, or handler.
Why? Because an AWB is not just a neutral cargo label. In a digitalized air cargo environment, an AWB label is effectively an access key and intelligence source for organized crime. AWBs typically reveal sensitive shipment and customer data such as shipper/consignee names and addresses, descriptions, routing, weight/volume, and unique shipment identifiers. All that information can be exploited for cyber-enabled cargo theft, fraud, or privacy breaches.
Many air cargo systems allow shipment look-up or status changes using just the AWB number along with basic shipment data – very similar to how passenger sites allow access with a booking reference and name. So, when an AWB label or manifest is posted publicly, high-value and sensitive shipments become visible to anyone, increasing targeting risks, including theft, fraud, and extortion.

Parallels with boarding pass oversharing
Passenger cybersecurity incidents show how dangerous ‘just a photo’ can be when it contains codes and identifiers. Boarding passes have enabled attackers to access bookings, change flights, and harvest personal data using visible PNR locators and barcodes; AWB barcodes and numbers can be used in analogous ways on cargo portals. Just as boarding pass barcodes can be decoded from social media photos, AWB barcodes can reveal structured shipment data far beyond what the naked eye sees. In addition, location and timing embedded in photos (in the form of metadata or geotags) can reveal when high-value shipments are in specific facilities, providing intelligence for physical crime as well as cyberattack planning.

Enabling cyber‑enabled cargo theft
Public AWB images make it easier for organized groups to target high‑value and time‑critical loads. Criminals increasingly combine cyber techniques with logistics knowledge to identify profitable shipments and orchestrate strategic thefts, such as impostor pickups and diversions. Knowing the AWB, route, timing, and commodity profile helps attackers plan impersonation, fake collection instructions, or fraudulent delivery changes that reroute cargo.
Attackers could use visible AWB numbers and basic shipment data to attempt access to airline or forwarder tracking portals, change delivery details, or download documents that reveal more sensitive information, for example. They can exploit real shipment references and customer names from AWB labels to craft convincing emails, calls, or platform messages that request account access, payment changes, or document reuploads. Or they can convincingly impersonate shippers, consignees, or ground handlers to request diversions, pickups, or data ‘corrections’.
And then there’s the issue that I was warned of a couple of decades ago: ‘competitive and commercial espionage’. Regular leaks of AWB labels on social media can reveal customer lists, trade lanes, and volumes, and – aside from the obvious data protection breach – this can greatly undermine commercial confidentiality and contract obligations.

Cyber hygiene basics for AWB handling
So, to avoid negative consequences, theft, fraud, and other problems, you should ensure cyber hygiene awareness throughout your company and make sure that everyone is aware of the risks.

  • Treat AWB data as sensitive: Classify AWBs and related labels as confidential business information, subject to the same restrictions as financial or HR data.
  • Enforce a ‘no uncensored AWBs online’ rule: Corporate social media and personal posts from work should never show readable AWB numbers, barcodes, addresses, or detailed commodity descriptions.
  • Mask before you post: If operations or marketing demand photos, insist on full masking or blurring of AWB numbers, barcodes, names, and addresses, and avoid photographing entire pallets of labelled freight.
  • Control metadata and geotags: Disable automatic geotagging and strip metadata from images taken in secure areas to reduce location leakage.
  • Align with aviation cybersecurity frameworks: Cyber hygiene policies around information sharing should be integrated with broader aviation cybersecurity guidance from ICAO, IATA, and regional regulators.

Build an air cargo security culture
Regularly awareness training showing the negative consequences of social media oversharing should be implemented, along with a clear, simple message: “Treat AWBs like you would your credit card details”. Never photograph them, never post them, and challenge colleagues who do.
The more hyper-connected the air cargo industry becomes, the more crucial it is that everyone understands the danger of oversharing online.
Let’s dedicate 2026 to Cyber Hygiene. What do you think?

With renewed resilience into the New Year!

Brigitte Gledhill
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With renewed resilience into the New Year!

This time, last year, the uncertainty of the pending U.S. tariffs were the main topic of discussion. As the year 2025 panned out, air cargo proved its ongoing resilience in navigating around those ever-changing obstacles – and much of this was already illustrated in our IATA article, last Sunday. Other challenges such as geopolitical tensions, limited aircraft availability, freighter production and conversion delays, volatile weather impacts, labor shortages, will continue into 2026, and yet most market analysts are cautiously optimistic about the coming year. As always, time will tell.

May 2026 bring opportunity, innovation, and greener skies. Image: CFG/Canva

New Year, New You!
If your company is already in good shape, why not show it off in CFG? Or share your improvement journey with our readers? CFG is always happy to showcase success stories, best demonstrated practices, and guest opinion pieces on the air cargo industry’s many focus topics such as new business partners, network/infrastructure expansion, sustainability, digitalization, innovation and products, routes, freighters, strategic milestone achievements, and many more. Also, our established Spotlight On… series is the perfect chance to attract new talent to air cargo logistics. As they say, you can’t be what you can’t see – so show what you or your colleagues do, and inspire someone.

Happy New Year!
We extend our thanks to you, our many readers, sponsors, guest authors, contributors, and media partners for your input, feedback and collaboration in 2025. We look forward to experiencing 2026 with you, too.

Our first new year edition of CargoForwarder Global will be sent out on Sunday, 11JAN26. If you would like to see your article or advert in there or in a subsequent issue, simply send an email to us at hs@cgofor.eu.

CFG wishes you all a peaceful festive season and a positive start to the new year.

Your CargoForwarder Global Team

ECS Group and DHL Aviation go all out on Beaujo

Brigitte Gledhill
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ECS Group and DHL Aviation go all out on Beaujo

Few seasonal shipments get a cargo person’s heart beating quite as much as the elite Beaujolais Nouveau logistic Olympics? Why? Because to ensure that meanwhile more than 110 countries can enjoy the new wine when it is officially released (always on the third Thursday in November), a number of logistics miracles need to have taken place. The French authorities allow exports to commence up to 17 days prior to release, which – for 2025, means that in advance of the 20NOV25 (00:01 local time) release date (and time), producers could ship bottled wines from 13OCT25, 08:00 onwards to EU, and from 21OCT25 to countries outside the EU.

All aboard the ‘Beau-ing’ 777F. Image: ECS Group

ECS Group, its French subsidiary, Aero Cargo International France, and DHL, together managed a ‘standout Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 operation’, this year – breaking all records by transporting a staggering 40% of all French Beaujolais Nouveau exports. “The highest market share ever achieved for this seasonal campaign,” the release underlines. Aero Cargo International France and DHL Aviation are adept in ensuring fast, reliable operations when they are most required, and have long been working together. “Covering key gateways in Tokyo and Osaka, the operation was executed flawlessly from end to end,” the release explained, illustrating the exact planning and real-time coordination needed. “This milestone success reflects ECS Group’s ability to convert seasonal complexity into commercial dominance, reinforcing its reputation as a high-performance GSSA partner for global integrators and airlines alike,” it stated.

Jean Ceccaldi, CEO of ECS Group, enthused: “This record achievement is a clear demonstration of what happens when operational excellence meets true partnership. Moving 40% of the French Beaujolais Nouveau market with DHL is not just a number, it’s proof of trust, discipline, and our teams’ ability to deliver under maximum pressure.”

Guillaume Tourneret, Managing Director of Aero Cargo International France, emphasized: “This campaign was about precision, anticipation, and teamwork. Our close collaboration with DHL Aviation and the unwavering commitment of our operations teams allowed us to deliver a flawless uplift and achieve a record result we’re extremely proud of.”

Swiss World Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel promote Synhelion

Brigitte Gledhill
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Swiss World Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel promote Synhelion

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and its airfreight arm, Swiss WorldCargo, have entered a partnership with logistics giant, Kuehne+Nagel, to advance more sustainable air transportation. The collaboration focuses on supporting Swiss clean-tech company, Synhelion, which produces synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) using solar technology. Both partners have committed to long-term purchases of Synhelion’s fuel, providing vital support for scaling up production and commercialization. 

Cleaner fuel means cleaner skies. Image: Swiss World Cargo

Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, SWISS and Kuehne+Nagel plan to cooperate on various sustainability projects aimed at reducing aviation’s environmental impact. A cornerstone of their partnership is the joint promotion and integration of sustainable fuels into air transport. As part of the agreement, SWISS will buy at least 200 tons of Synhelion SAF annually, a portion of which will be supplied to Kuehne+Nagel. 

Starting in 2027, Kuehne+Nagel will use this fuel for its airfreight operations with Swiss WorldCargo over a five-year period, supporting the decarbonization of global logistics and helping its customers reduce emissions. The initiative complements SWISS’s broader efforts to cut CO₂ emissions through fuel-efficient aircraft, sustainable fuel development, and strategic industry partnerships aimed at making aviation more climate-friendly.

SWISS CEO, Jens Fehlinger, explained: “Sustainable aviation fuels are a key element in our endeavors to make air transportation more sustainable. These fuels are still expensive and in short supply, however, which is why we need strong partners to help further their development. We’re delighted that, together with Kuehne+Nagel, we can now initiate the first commercial supplies of Synhelion’s synthetic fuel. This is a major step forward, and a clear confirmation of the active role that SWISS aims to play in this vital area.”

Yngve Ruud, Member of the Management Board responsible for Air Logistics, said: “To meet the aviation industry’s climate targets, we must scale the production of synthetic SAF. At Kuehne+Nagel, we are taking the lead by partnering with SWISS and Synhelion, to accelerate these technologies, making them economically viable. With it, we can offer our customers the opportunity to reduce their environmental footprint with this innovative technology.”

Swissport grows Malpensa and expands pharma network

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Swissport grows Malpensa and expands pharma network

Italy is known for fast cars – so fast cargo isn’t such a surprise, really. That said, to scale up from just 9 tons a day to 100, within a space of just 5 months – that is a pretty solid achievement. One that Swissport managed in its newly refurbished Milan Malpensa (MXP) cargo operation. The 4,000 m² second-line warehouse is located within the WTC Malpensa complex, and has been handling imports, pre-customs clearance, and express distribution until now. This will now be expanded to include exports and ‘broader general cargo services’.

The newly refurbished 4,000 m² second-line Swissport warehouse in Malpensa. Image: Swissport

Marina Bottelli, Swissport’s Country Manager for Italy, underlined: “Scaling from 9 to 100 tons per day in such a short time, is a clear demonstration of Swissport’s ability to deploy harmonized global standards, advanced handling processes, and high-performing teams. Malpensa is a critical cargo gateway for Italy and Europe, and this success reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and seamless cargo flows for our customers across the region.”

In other Swissport news, this week, the aviation services provider revealed that 24 of its Pharma Centers are now IATA CEIV certified. The latest to pass was Düsseldorf, which joined Manchester, New York JFK, and Shanghai this year. Swissport operates 65 pharma-capable warehouses and 24 warehouses certified for pharmaceutical logistics under industry standards including the Air Transport Association’s CEIV Pharma, the British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Around 10% of the 5 million tons that Swissport handled in 2024, were pharma shipments and these continue to increase. “in both scale and handling complexity,” the press release stated.

Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Global Cargo Chair, Swissport, disclosed: “The primary driver for our cold chain reinforcement is the fundamental shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing toward biologics and temperature-sensitive therapies. This evolution requires a specialized handling infrastructure at a global scale. Facilities like Düsseldorf, together with our certified pharma network and digital monitoring systems, enable us to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable logistics at scale to meet growing market demand. Pharmaceutical transport is rapidly evolving, and Swissport is well-equipped to offer best-in-class, commodity-specific handling services at scale.”

Rita Chraibi is RAM’s new Vice President Cargo

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Rita Chraibi is RAM’s new Vice President Cargo

Royal Air Maroc announced this week that Yassine Berrada’s successor as Vice President Cargo, would be Rita Chraibi. She joined the airline in 2006 and has grown with its development, having held various key leadership positions during that time. She therefore has great insight and understanding of the airline’s strategic priorities and operational challenges. Her responsibilities include implementing the cargo division’s commercial development strategy that has been mapped out to 2037, strengthening customer experience, and supporting the expansion of the network through new cargo route openings.

Rita Chraibi . Image: Royal Air Maroc

Rita Chraibi, incoming Vice President Cargo at Royal Air Maroc, commented: “I am deeply honored by this appointment and the trust placed in me. The cargo division is a strategic pillar for Royal Air Maroc, and I am committed to driving its development with ambition and determination. Together with our teams, we will continue expanding our network, enhancing our services, and ensuring that customer experience remains at the core of our mission.”

Yassine Berrada, outgoing Vice President Cargo at Royal Air Maroc, said: “I would like to warmly congratulate Ms. Chraibi on her appointment. Her extensive experience, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of Royal Air Maroc, make her the ideal person to continue guiding the cargo division’s expansion. This transition reflects the continuity and strength of a company with 68 years of history, and I am confident she will lead the next phase with success.”

Logistaas and Trade Tech streamline global customs compliance

Brigitte Gledhill
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Logistaas and Trade Tech streamline global customs compliance

Transport Management System (TMS) provider, Logistaas, has partnered with Seattle-based Trade Tech, a global logistics and customs compliance technology firm. The integration enables Logistaas’ freight forwarder customers to automatically transfer shipment data to Trade Tech’s Syrinx Trade Security platform, thus simplifying international cargo security and digital customs filings.

Kareem Naouri, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Logistaas. Image: Logistaas

This collaboration ensures forwarders remain compliant with evolving regulations such as the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) and the UAE’s Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information (MPCI) program, by seamlessly transferring shipment data from Logistaas to Trade Tech’s cargo security compliance platform. Similar pre-arrival customs requirements already apply in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and South Africa, with more expected. Trade Tech’s compliance technology is integrated with Customs authorities worldwide, enabling a single gateway for secure and accurate data submission. Logistaas’ digital network includes more than 50 ocean carriers, 90 airlines, and multiple logistics platforms. The Tech Trade integration adds a much-needed customs function to its existing connections which include pricing, booking, visibility, customs, and accounting platforms.

Kareem Naouri, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Logistaas, commented: “Customs authorities worldwide are accelerating their digital transformation efforts, requiring freight forwarders to electronically submit shipments and manifest data before arrival. By partnering with Trade Tech, we are not only helping our users comply with local regulations, but also continuing to deliver on our mission of seamless system connectivity and automating day-to-day workflows. Regulatory initiatives such as ICS2 and MPCI reflect a fundamental shift toward mandatory digital data sharing between freight forwarders and customs authorities. We have customers operating in over 75 countries, so it’s critical that we give them the tools to stay compliant as these rules expand globally.”

Bryn Heimbeck, Co-founder and President, Trade Tech, stated: “As the industry moves toward fully digital supply chains, the importance of improved efficiency and complete data integrity cannot be understated. Our partnership with Logistaas ensures that freight forwarders can focus on operations and customer service knowing their regulatory requirements are covered. Trade Tech now offers cargo security filing in 37 countries across the world.”

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