The Stat Trade Times - January 2018

The Cover Story of STAT Trade Times January 2018 portraits the performance of the global air cargo industry in 2017 that witnessed high demand. There have been a huge uptick in tonnages, significant rise in load factors and substantial improvement in yield.

Our Special Report is on how India’s air cargo segment is grabbing the attention of international operators. With growing volumes, enhanced connectivity, conducive policies and regulatory environment, India is becoming lucrative for the international cargo operators.

The Guest column by Venkatesh Pazhyanur of Unisys talks on the latest trends in technology that are driving air cargo industry to make changes rapidly like never before. The column explains how the air cargo supply chain is getting smarter with digital technologies.

Read the latest trends in air cargo technologies; beyond digitalisation, new assets such as unmanned aerial vehicles, newer, lighter and connected ULDs and smart facilities are changing the game for the air cargo industry.

In the Focus section, read how the aviation industry is preparing itself to be less pollutant, green and more efficient. The industry needs to act fast if sustainable development is its priority.

Catch the detailed report on the second edition of Auto SCM Summit held at Courtyard Marriott Chakan, Pune which deliberated on “Creating a modern and agile supply chain for the auto industry in the digital age”.

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