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New IATA Handbook Enhances Airline Booking for 20252026

The latest edition of the IATA Reservation Handbook (RHB), effective from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, includes updates to chapters on group bookings and chargeable ancillary services. It aims to provide airlines and travel agents with a centralized guide to reservation procedures and best practices, enhancing booking efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing operational risks. This handbook serves as a crucial resource for navigating the complexities of airline reservations according to IATA standards.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

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WCO Releases Handbook for Customs Performance Excellence

The WCO has released a Customs Performance Assessment Handbook, providing tools such as assessment guidelines, KPI selection, and data management. It aims to improve the operational efficiency and service levels of customs administrations. The handbook offers a framework for measuring and enhancing performance across various customs functions, ultimately contributing to more effective border management and trade facilitation. It serves as a valuable resource for customs agencies seeking to optimize their processes and achieve strategic goals related to revenue collection, security, and compliance.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge

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New Handbook Aids Air Cargo Loss Prevention

The "Practical Handbook of Air Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention" is a practical guide to air cargo claim handling. It compiles laws, regulations, case studies, and industry expert experience, covering claim procedures, liability determination, amount calculation, and loss prevention. It aims to help readers efficiently handle claims, reduce the risk of cargo loss, and ensure business security. This handbook provides valuable insights into navigating the complexities of air cargo claims and implementing effective loss prevention strategies within the framework of IATA regulations.

12/30/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia

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WCO and ICAO Publish Multilingual Air Cargo Security Guide

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) jointly released a multilingual version of the 'Global Air Cargo' handbook to eliminate language barriers and enhance global air cargo security awareness. The handbook emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration, digital transformation, and high-risk goods management. It provides guidance for building a safer and more efficient global air cargo system.

01/05/2026 Logistics

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Data Analytics Boosts Customs Efficiency Enforcement

The "Data Analysis Practical Handbook" aims to guide government departments like customs in leveraging big data and data analysis to enhance regulatory effectiveness and decision-making. The handbook covers aspects such as big data applications, data governance, and commonly used analytical tools. It assists in modernizing government governance capabilities by providing practical guidance on implementing data-driven strategies and improving operational efficiency through effective data analysis techniques.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge

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Global Airlines Adopt New Standards to Enhance Passenger Experience

The aviation industry strives to enhance passenger experience, offering industry guidance, practical advice, and technical standards through the 'Passenger Experience Handbook.' This handbook covers optimizing digital services, customizing personalized services, improving comfort, ensuring information transparency, and managing crisis events. Industry events like WDS, AGM, WFS & WPS promote industry development, envisioning a future of intelligent, personalized, and convenient air travel. The focus is on creating a seamless and enjoyable journey for all passengers by setting and adhering to high industry standards.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

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Air Cargo Industry Focuses on Loss Prevention for 2026

The Air Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Handbook (CCLPH) 2026 edition serves as a practical guide to air cargo claims. It compiles the latest laws, cases, and practical techniques to assist freight forwarders, airlines, insurance companies, legal professionals, and importers/exporters in efficiently handling claims, preventing losses, and understanding the rights and obligations of all parties involved. This handbook is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of air cargo claims and minimizing potential financial risks.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

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Biometrics and Digital ID Transform Air Travel Industry

The IATA Digital Identity and Biometrics Foundations Handbook aims to help the aviation industry understand and implement digital identity and biometrics technologies to improve passenger travel efficiency and security. The handbook covers technical principles, privacy protection, and trust establishment, providing practical guidance for airlines, airports, and other stakeholders. It facilitates the construction of a more convenient and secure future air travel experience by outlining key considerations and best practices for implementing these technologies responsibly and effectively within the aviation ecosystem.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

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New IATA Guide Shifts Aviation Safety to Riskbased Audits

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a new edition of the 'IOSA Audit Best Practice Handbook' to promote a shift towards risk-based aviation safety audits. The handbook provides guidance on advanced auditing techniques and internal audit program development. Used in conjunction with the IOSA Standards Manual, it helps airlines enhance their safety management and prepare for the new standards taking effect on April 1, 2025. This resource aims to support airlines in improving safety performance through a more proactive and targeted approach to auditing.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

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WIPO GREEN Advances Climate Tech for Sustainability

WIPO GREEN focuses on climate change, releasing the 'Green Technology Handbook Expo 2025 Special Edition,' highlighting energy transition in the Asia-Pacific region. The Global Low Carbon Technology Joint Search (CTS) platform is launched, integrating diverse data to facilitate climate solution retrieval. The WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project is being implemented across Asia, covering urban environments and agriculture. The technology and needs database now features AI-powered summaries, accelerating the translation of green innovation into practical results.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

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