1. Networking | Knowledge | Advocacy
TIACA
Networking | Knowledge | Advocacy

2. AGENDA
TIACA
Key Accomplishments
Future Events
Joining TIACA

3. TIACA roots date back to 1960
Society of Automotive Engineering
Association was organized and registered in 1994
Representing all the major segments of the air cargo and air logistics industry – combination and all-cargo airlines, forwarders, airports, ground handlers, road carriers, customs brokers, logistics companies, shippers, IT companies, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, trade press, and educational institutions

4. TIACA Mission Networking Knowledge Advocacy
TIACA connects all members of the global air cargo supply chain, from the owners of the cargo (shippers or consignees) to integrators, forwarders, airlines, infrastructure providers and all other stakeholders, and promotes the key interests of the industry.
We accomplish this by:
Networking
Providing networking opportunities, organizing and supporting regional and global events.
Knowledge
Sharing industry views and trends and providing educational opportunities that raise awareness of significant issues; organizing workshops that address them.
Advocacy
Supporting relevant industry initiatives and advocating with appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure the long-term health, sustainability, effectiveness and efficiency of the air cargo supply chain.

5. TIACA’s Officers & Board of Directors

6. Industry Affairs Committee
Policy recommendations for consideration by Committees are developed by specialist in each of the four focus areas:
Security and Safety
Market Access & Trade Facilitation
E-Commerce & Quality Management
Environment & Infrastructure

7. Education and Research Committee
Mission is to promote innovation among its members and industry-specific information, analysis and knowledge.
Education
Research
Enhancement of Member Resources

8. Friday Flyer Distributed to over 35,000 emails every week
Contains updates from the Secretary General, announces new members and provides latest details on ACF 2018
Flyer distributed to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook audiences

9. Key Accomplishments WCO/ICAO
Founding member of the Joint Working Group on Advance Cargo Information (JWGACI)
Succeeded in limiting newly required data elements for cargo to “7+1”
Secured commitment from EU to develop proposal for single Advance Data Filing, as opposed to each new member state developing separate systems
Held forums to enable industry members to discuss implications of new regulations in open sessions

10. Key Accomplishments EU/USA
Succeeded in postponing expiration of mutual recognition security programs through ongoing negotiations
Developed proposed standards for bi-lateral security programs, currently under review

11. Key Accomplishments Other
Ongoing negotiations with ICAO/WCO/DHS/EU/Canada – harmonization of aviation security measures for future Advance Data programs
Participation in ongoing ICAO meetings to revise shipper categories in global security programs, to facilitate common security protocols for freighter and passenger aircraft
Worked with multiple global regulators to establish platform for standardizing cargo screening equipment, to reduce costs to industry

12. Future Events
Strong agenda geared towards Latin America and pharma focus
Joint activities with Supply Chain Americas

13. Partnering with Multimodal Americas, CIFFA
Over 300 Exhibitors
October 16-18, 2018

14. Benefits of Memberships
Connect with community of air cargo leaders
Company listing and profile in the online directory
Discounted rates on exhibits at the ACF expo
Associations quarterly magazine-TIACA Times
Receive advisories and monthly updates
Trustee Memberships
Eligible to elected to office
Authorized to vote on key decisions