IATA Addresses Aviations Safety Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges

IATA Addresses Aviations Safety Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges

IATA Consulting provides customized solutions for aviation industry challenges, covering safety, operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. Through expert consulting services, we help businesses improve safety performance, optimize operational processes, ensure regulatory compliance, embrace a green future, expand markets, and earn stakeholder trust, ultimately achieving sustainable development. We offer tailored strategies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Our focus is on delivering tangible results that drive long-term success for our clients in the aviation sector.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Moldova Boosts Trade Facilitation with SECOWCO Customs Reform

Moldova Boosts Trade Facilitation with SECOWCO Customs Reform

Moldova hosted a SECO-WCO trade facilitation project workshop, focusing on enhancing customs strategic alignment and performance evaluation. The workshop aimed to contribute to customs modernization by improving efficiency and effectiveness. Participants discussed best practices and strategies for streamlining customs procedures and measuring performance. This initiative underscores the importance of international cooperation in promoting trade facilitation and supporting customs authorities in their modernization efforts. The workshop provided a platform for knowledge sharing and capacity building, ultimately contributing to Moldova's economic development.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Mobile Tech Boosts Global Supply Chain Efficiency

Mobile Tech Boosts Global Supply Chain Efficiency

Mobile technology is reshaping supply chains, offering real-time tracking and optimized routing. This paper analyzes six key mobile trends: upgraded vehicle communication, the rise of mobile apps, technology proliferation, performance gap identification, IoT applications, and customer demand for real-time information. It also explores the challenges of mobile adoption and corresponding strategies to help companies build efficient supply chains. By addressing these trends and challenges, businesses can leverage mobile technology to enhance visibility, responsiveness, and overall performance within their supply chain operations.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Saia Gains Market Share As Yellows Exit Shakes LTL Sector

Saia Gains Market Share As Yellows Exit Shakes LTL Sector

Saia Freight's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, signaling a thriving LTL market in the post-Yellow Trucking era. Market share redistribution and macroeconomic recovery are key drivers. Saia Freight successfully attracted new freight volume through operational efficiency and service quality. The company plans to further optimize its network layout and enhance service capabilities to capitalize on the growing demand and solidify its position in the evolving LTL landscape. This strong performance suggests a positive outlook for Saia and the broader LTL industry.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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US Service Sector Growth Slows but Expands in January

US Service Sector Growth Slows but Expands in January

The ISM's January report indicates a slowdown in non-manufacturing activity in the US, but the NMI remains above 50, signaling continued overall expansion. While sub-indexes experienced declines, they remain in growth territory. Sector performance is mixed, and experts hold differing views on the economic outlook. Non-manufacturing is crucial to the US economy, and closely monitoring its performance is essential for understanding the economic pulse. The NMI suggests a moderate pace of expansion despite some softening in key indicators.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Barbados Customs Adopts Wcobacked HR Modernization

Barbados Customs Adopts Wcobacked HR Modernization

A WCO virtual workshop assisted Barbados Customs in building a competency-based HRM system to enhance efficiency, increase revenue collection, and improve relationships. The collaboration aims to modernize HRM practices within the organization. This initiative is expected to significantly improve the performance of Barbados Customs by aligning employee skills and knowledge with organizational goals and strategic objectives. The competency model will serve as a foundation for recruitment, training, performance management, and career development, ultimately contributing to a more effective and motivated workforce.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Major Investments Aim to Revive Struggling Rail Intermodal Sector

Major Investments Aim to Revive Struggling Rail Intermodal Sector

Faced with service issues and declining performance, rail and intermodal providers are maintaining record investment levels to address current challenges and strive to return to pre-recession performance. However, experts point out that simply increasing investment may not fundamentally solve the problems. What's more important is how to effectively translate capital into tangible operational improvements. The key lies in optimizing processes, embracing technology, and fostering collaboration across the supply chain to maximize the return on investment and achieve sustainable operational efficiency.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Air Cargo Demand Surges Despite Economic Challenges in 2024

Air Cargo Demand Surges Despite Economic Challenges in 2024

IATA data reveals a 3.8% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand in October, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Capacity expansion is primarily driven by the recovery of passenger belly capacity. Regional market performance varies, with strong growth in Asia-Pacific and weaker performance in North America. Navigating this complex market requires close monitoring of dynamics, optimized capacity allocation, and expansion into emerging markets. Focus on capturing the year-end peak season to succeed in 2024.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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North American Rail Freight Gains Mask Container Volume Drop

North American Rail Freight Gains Mask Container Volume Drop

Data from the Association of American Railroads reveals a mixed performance in the U.S. rail freight market for the week ending November 8th. Carload traffic saw a slight increase of 0.1%, driven by nonmetallic minerals and grain. However, intermodal traffic (containers and trailers) declined by 8.7% year-over-year, potentially indicating weaker consumer demand. Despite this, cumulative freight volume for the first 45 weeks of 2025 remains positive. The impact of global economic uncertainties on future performance warrants close monitoring.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Gambia Revenue Authority Launches Strategic Management Dashboard

Gambia Revenue Authority Launches Strategic Management Dashboard

With support from the World Customs Organization, the Gambia Revenue Authority has developed a strategic dashboard. This dashboard aims to improve management effectiveness in areas such as tax collection and trade facilitation through the monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs). It will provide management with a comprehensive overview of performance, enabling them to make more informed decisions, seize opportunities, and address challenges, ultimately contributing to Gambia's economic development. The dashboard is expected to enhance transparency and accountability within the revenue authority.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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