JCtrans: Hello, Ms. Joanne Murray. Firstly, will you please make a brief introduction of the 2011 Air Cargo Handling Conference?
Ms. Joanne Murray: The Air Cargo Conference 2011 brings together airlines, ground handlers, freight forwarders, logistics providers and airports in a single forum to discuss the faster, more professional and IT- enabled movement of freight in the airport environment.
JCtrans: We know over 160 industry professionals attended the 2010 Air Cargo Handling Conference and over 90% rated the event as "excellent" in terms of both content and networking. Which do you think have been the keys to this success?
Ms. Joanne Murray: The conference attracts senior representatives of appropriate companies and organisations who truly seek to improve the handling of freight - it is not just a talking shop.
JCtrans: How does Air Cargo Handling Conference benefit the industry?
Ms. Joanne Murray: The conference has a focus on training, quality and influencing future best practice.
JCtrans: What will be the differences of 2011 Air Cargo Handling Conference compared with the 2010 edition?
Ms. Joanne Murray: The 2010 conference was about providing quality cargo handling services at a price point that still affords handlers a profit. The 2011 conference is about influencing the way in which cargo will be handled in the future with the benefit of hindsight.
JCtrans: What are Air Cargo Handling Conference aims for the future?
Ms. Joanne Murray: EVA International expects the Air Cargo Handling Conference to become a leading forum for promoting excellence in the handling of freight. Cargo handling is no longer simply about man power and equipment on the ramp. Today and in the future, cargo handling requires the IT enablement of processes, the respect of regulations, environmental awareness, commercial integrity, training and expertise in terms of handling perishable, hazardous, live, pharmaceutical and other time/temperature sensitive freight. |
