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Air Cargo Association

Air cargo associations are professional organizations uniting airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and other industry stakeholders.

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Air cargo associations are professional organizations uniting airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and other industry stakeholders.

Core functions include lobbying government and regulatory bodies, developing industry standards and best practices (safety guidelines, documentation norms), professional training and certification,…

Globally, associations like IATA (International Air Transport Association) and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) lead in regulating and standardizing air freight operations.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Air cargo associations are professional organizations uniting airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and other industry stakeholders. Core functions include lobbying government and regulatory bodies, developing industry standards and best practices (safety guidelines, documentation norms), professional training and certification, and peer networking through conferences and working groups. Globally, associations like IATA (International Air Transport Association) and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) lead in regulating and standardizing air freight operations.

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