ACF 2008 Sessions

With elevated prices of jet fuel and economic slow-downs in most western countries the air cargo industry is facing a difficult future. Will Asia, led by China as the *"world’s factory”* lead the way to air cargo growth? What are the market forces driving the Asian economy and how will they affect air cargo in the mid and long term?

US legislation mandating 100% piece-level screening of air cargo that originates in the US and is transported on a passenger aircraft by 2010 has raised concerns. Keys to its success will be closer international cooperation and coordination on a worldwide basis. Senior Asian air cargo industry representatives share a regional perspective of the issues with the TSA.

There are a range of significant concerns surrounding the existing and future practices of how aviation affects the environment. What is the true environmental impact of aviation? How is the industry addressing the ever growing issue? And what consequences can be expected?

Asia’s strong growth and rapidly changing business models pose a challenge while creating opportunities for air cargo leaders. Globalization, security, fuel prices, environmental issues, and fierce competition for routes are only a few of the market driven challenges playing an important role in the development and balance of aviation in the region.