Introduction: Navigating the Cosmos of Cargo
Imagine a vast universe where each twinkling star represents a shipment – carrying hopes, promises, and value across continents. In this boundless network of global air cargo, precise navigation and clear rules are essential to ensure safe arrivals. Without standardized protocols and real-time information, the system would descend into chaos: delays, losses, and significant disruptions to global trade.
The Challenges of Air Cargo: A Fog of Uncertainty
In the volatile air cargo market, information is as precious as gold. Price fluctuations, regulatory changes, and airline policy adjustments can all impact shipping costs and efficiency. Yet industry professionals face formidable obstacles:
- Fragmented data: Critical information is scattered across airlines, agents, and government agencies.
- Delayed updates: Outdated information leads to poor decision-making.
- Opacity: Unclear pricing and rules breed disputes.
- Compliance risks: Varying international regulations create legal vulnerabilities.
These challenges obscure visibility, leaving stakeholders struggling to chart optimal courses.
TACT: The Industry's Golden Compass
TACT Air Cargo Solutions emerges as the sector's indispensable navigational tool. This authoritative platform consolidates global freight rates, airline policies, and regulatory data in real time. More than an information repository, TACT serves as a bridge connecting airlines, freight forwarders, shippers, and governments – enhancing transparency and operational efficiency across the supply chain.
ANA: The Constellation's Brightest Star
Among TACT's supporters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) shines particularly bright. For four decades, ANA has delivered comprehensive, accurate freight rates and regulations, making exceptional contributions to global air cargo transparency. This partnership reflects not merely commercial alignment but profound industry stewardship.
Driving Value Through Precision
ANA's engagement powers critical supply chain mechanisms:
- Master Air Waybill accuracy: Ensuring compliance with local regulations and TACT standards to prevent delays.
- Transparent pricing: Clear documentation of general/special cargo rates (e.g., HUM, VAL, VUN, AVI).
- Seamless coordination: Streamlining operations through Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreements.
- Regulatory assurance: Meeting international tariff publication requirements.
- Historical preservation: Maintaining an archive of historical rates for industry research.
A Legacy of Excellence
As Japan's largest carrier and a Star Alliance pillar, ANA's credentials are unmatched. The airline has maintained SKYTRAX's five-star rating for 12 consecutive years – a Japanese aviation record. Its 2025 FlightGlobal "Asia-Pacific Executive Leadership Award" and four "Airline of the Year" honors from Air Transport World further cement its leadership.
ANA's cargo division holds IATA's CEIV certifications for lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, and perishables – demonstrating world-class handling standards for sensitive shipments.
Collaborating for the Future
Rei Onishi, ANA's Global Network Cargo Pricing & Regulations Director, emphasizes: "Through our longstanding partnership with IATA, we ensure customers access timely, accurate rates and regulatory information. We remain committed to enhancing this collaboration."
This forty-year alliance between ANA and TACT has elevated global air cargo's transparency and efficiency. As the industry evolves, their cooperation will continue driving innovation, regulatory harmonization, and reliable information dissemination – illuminating the path forward for airfreight worldwide.