Agenda

As of July 1, 2021 all cargo flown on freighter planes must be screened but what about commodies that are not screenable? Join TSA as the agency provides an update on the implementation of this important mandate. Also, the FAA Hazardous Materials Safety Branch will host a discussion on the current lithium battery fire issue and what is expected of forwarders in addressing the potential of in-flight incidents caused by the misdeclaration these shipments.

Freight forwarding has gained the attention of one of the most significant growth periods in supply chain history. This spotlight is now attracting the attention of the arbitrage industry as abundant venture capital sees our industry as a potentially lucrative investment. As a major shareholder, is your company ready when investors offer to merge or acquire your firm? Join this informative discussion including investors and freight companies that have learned from the experience and share their insights on what makes a successful transaction and what may not.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was a rapidly growing part of our retail economy representing 15 percent of all transactions, reshaping the supply chain, increasing and shifting air cargo volumes, all while creating new development and infrastructure challenges. Over the past eighteen months, the crisis accelerated this growth into a logistics revolution universally affecting wholesale and retail business operations alike. Redefining consumer personnel behavior, we have seen years of forecasted e-commerce growth consolidated into months. Even though this trend is stabilizing, the e-commerce era is here. What do airports and the respective community need to understand about these trends and accommodating the growth? What are the benefits and challenges of this additional and operational activity shift? A diverse group of air cargo experts and stakeholders will discuss today’s e-commerce landscape and what might we expect in this ever-changing environment.

We are looking forward to welcoming our AirCargo 2022 attendees and their guests to our Tuesday night event at Mardi Gras World. Mardi Gras World is a museum, exhibition and history of New Orleans’ rich history of floats and dedicated to the work of Roy Kern and his son Blaine and their design company, Kern Studios.

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Economic, social and environmental sustainability is a must in today’s business environment. It has a lot of benefits as well. A corporate strategy focusing on sustainability can add brand value, meet consumer demands, increase efficiency, attract valuable talent and create new opportunities. Learn about successful practices seen in the freight transportation industry today and what our business can expect as the future in this increasingly significant topic unfolds.

Financial Risk Q&A – Crime, Cyber, EPLI, E&O, Cargo

Evening Event Fulton Alley. Wrap up your AirCargo 2022 with a trip to the gutters (if you’re a bad bowler, that is) at Fulton Alley!  Fulton Alley is a charming and luxurious gaming parlor and prohibition-style cocktail lounge located in the heart of New Orleans’ warehouse district.