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Executives to watch in the air cargo industry

Yael Katzwer — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:00:18 +0000

The continued success and growth of the air cargo industry does not happen by chance — it is driven by the executives in all branches of the supply chain making smart and innovative decisions. Air Cargo Next is highlighting 12 executives who are successfully guiding their companies through today’s challenging air cargo market. These standout […]

Cybersecurity is a people issue, not a technology issue

Courtney Blackann — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:53:18 +0000

Cybersecurity can be viewed in two ways, Change Horizon founder and Managing Director Celine Hourcade said during a presentation at Air Cargo Tech Summit 2023 in Brussels on Tuesday. She said there are companies that have been attacked and companies that will be, quoting former FBI Director Robert Mueller. With digitalization being implemented industrywide, Hourcade […]

Podcast: Air cargo amps up digitization efforts, cybersecurity

Yael Katzwer — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:34:10 +0000

The air cargo industry is increasingly looking to digitalization and digitization to enhance efficiency, better serve customers and reduce errors. As more links in the supply chain turn to technology, cybersecurity becomes increasingly important. The upcoming Air Cargo Tech Summit 2023, set for Sept. 18-19 in Brussels, will offer insight into digitization and cybersecurity.

Celine Hourcade

In the latest episode of the “On Air with Air Cargo Next” podcast, two tech summit speakers discuss the need for continued air cargo innovation.

Celine Hourcade, founder of Change Horizon, will give a presentation on “Cybersecurity technologies and best practices” at 2:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Her presentation will cover cybersecurity risks in the supply chain, methods of protection from physical to digital, and best practices for anticipating the cyberattacks of tomorrow.

Gianluca Marcangelo

Gianluca Marcangelo, head of industry relations and marketing at Challenge Group, will join the panel discussion “Digital records go mainstream: Best practices for the air cargo ecosystem” at 1:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

The panel will discuss updates on electronic air waybills, digital customs clearance platforms and digital record regulations.

Listen as Hourcade and Marcangelo share their thoughts on industry innovation ahead of the event.

Join Air Cargo Next for its second annual Air Cargo Tech Summit on Sept. 18-19 in Brussels, sponsored by Unisys and Brussels Airport and featuring a fireside chat with Brian Hodges, managing director, American Airlines Cargo. For more details and to register, click here.

International Women’s Day: Spotlight on women industry leaders

Stuart Todd — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:35:34 +0000

Gender balance has never been a strong suit for the air cargo industry. But on International Women’s Day 2023, Celine Hourcade, the co-founder of Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL), says the industry reached some key milestones in 2022 and is building on those successes. Hourcade, also the founder of the Swiss consulting firm Change […]

TIACA establishes common vision for industry with sustainability roadmap

Kelly Stroh — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:47:08 +0000

An air cargo sustainability roadmap from the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) released today establishes an industry framework to bolster sustainable transformation within the industry to shape industry commitments and accomplish its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The roadmap, which was released to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference, not only […]

TIACA: 90% of air cargo stakeholders see sustainability as a priority

Kelly Stroh — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:27:00 +0000

A new sustainability report from the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) found that 90% of the air cargo stakeholders survey felt their companies were led by CEOs supportive of a sustainability agenda, while 81% indicated their companies had made sustainability initiatives a genuine strategic priority for their company. The results of the survey constitute a […]

Listen: Women executives spark empowerment movement in the airfreight community

Kelly Stroh — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:34:55 +0000

Improving gender balance in the air cargo industry has been a topic for many years, and the need for change is evident as there are very few women in decision making and executive roles, or speaking at industry events, according to an industry data report by IATA. A new partnership between Meantime Communications and Change […]

Girl power movement takes flight

Staff Reports — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:48:39 +0000

Two industry executives teamed up March 8 to launch the Women in Aviation and Logistics Pledge to promote gender balance within the airfreight logistics industry. Emma Murray, founder and chief executive at London-based PR consultancy Meantime Communications, and Celine Hourcade, founder and managing director of Switzerland-based air cargo and change management consultancy Change Horizon, have […]