Jointly organised by Singapore Aircargo Agents Association (SAAA@Singapore) and International Air Transport Association (IATA), Air Cargo Day 2021 was held on 12 November 2021 at Grand Mecure Roxy Hotel. Participants were also able to attend the event virtually. Held biannually since 2017, the theme for this year’s 3rd edition was Reconnect; Reflect; Revitalize.
The keynote speech by Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Chee Hong Tat highlighted the need for the Singapore air cargo industry to continue to innovate and digitalise to remain competitive as a global aviation hub.
The first half of the event focused on air cargo developments and trends. IATA’s Global Head of Cargo Mr. Brendan Sullivan set the stage with an overview of air cargo performance in 2021 performance and offered insights on the near-term air cargo climate. While air cargo demand continues to be strong, surpassing global merchandise trades, capacity and supply chain issues remain to be key challenges facing the industry. The increase in dedicated freighter capacity still did not compensate for the loss of passenger bellyhold. In closing, Mr. Sullivan highlighted key priorities for the industry: sustainability, digitalization and safety.
Ms. Jaisey Yip from Changi Airport Group underlined the importance of digitalization and community collaboration for air cargo hubs to build resilience and competitive advantages in the post-pandemic world. She presented an update on the progress of Changi Air Cargo Community System (ACCS) and the Truck Dock Slot Booking (TDSB) use case. Towards the end of the presentation, there was a strong call to the local air cargo community to come board the TDSB trial and be part of the industry digital transformation journey.
Enterprise Singapore’s Executive Director, Mr. Law Chung Ming concluded the first track by updating the participants on various resources for Singapore-based air logistics companies to remain relevant in a digital world.
The second half of Air Cargo Day 2021 was centered on training developments on Dangerous Goods (DG) with speakers from IATA and SAAA@Singapore sharing on the changes involving on DG training and latest digital solutions for DG handling process to increase efficiency. The event concluded with a certification ceremony presented by IATA to SAAA@Singapore, to mark the milestone for being the first globally to achieve the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA) - Excellence accreditation for DG training.
Mr. Steven Lee (L) and Mr. Philip Goh (R) presenting the token of appreciation to the event’s GOH, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Chee Hong Tat (C).
Steven Lee先生(左)和Philip Goh先生(右)向航空货运日贵宾交通部高级政务部长徐芳达先生(中)颁发小礼物，以表示致谢。
2021年航空货运日由新加坡航空货运代理协会(SAAA@Singapore)和国际航空运输协会(IATA)联合主办，于2021年11月12日在新加坡罗克西美爵酒店举行，参与者也能在网上参加活动。这项活动自2017年每两年举办一次，而今年的主题是“重接;重思;重振”。
大会贵宾交通部高级政务部长徐芳达先生在主题演讲中强调，新加坡航空货运业需要继续创新和数码化，以保持作为全球航空枢纽的竞争力。
活动的前半部分主要关注航空货运的发展和趋势。IATA全球货运主管Brendan Sullivan先生概述了2021年的航空货运业绩，并分享了他对近期航空货运状况的见解。虽然航空货运需求持续强劲，并超越全球商品贸易，但航空货运业所面临的主要挑战包括了运力和供应链问题。专用全货机运力的增加仍然无法弥补客机腹舱运力的损失。在总结发表时，Sullivan先生强调了航空货运业的关键优先事项，即环境可持续性、数码化和安全性。
樟宜机场集团Jaisey Yip女士强调了数码化和社群协作对航空货运枢纽的重要性，以便在疫情后建立韧性和竞争优势。她发表了樟宜航空货运社群数据共享平台(ACCS)和卡车时刻预定用例(TDSB)的最新概况。在结束演讲前，她也呼吁本地航空货运社群加入TDSB试验，成为行业数码化转型之旅的成员。
在总结上半场的发表中，新加坡企业发展局执行董事Law Chung Ming先生分享帮助新加坡航空物流公司在数码化的世界中保持相关性的各种新资源。
2021年航空货运日下半场的重点在于危险品的培训发展。来自IATA和SAAA@Singapore的演讲者分享了危险品培训的变化以及提高危险品处理流程效率的最新数码解决方案。此次活动以IATA向SAAA@Singapore颁发认证的仪式完美结束。颁发仪式标志着SAAA@Singapore为全球首个荣获IATA CBTA中心危险品培训卓越认证的机构的里程碑。
The Truck Dock Slot Booking (TDSB) is a community application and initiative under the Changi Air Cargo Community System (ACCS). TDSB benefits our cargo handlers, freight forwarders and the trucking companies by evening out cargo collection and lodgment and providing greater insights into landside activities at the airfreight terminals. The air cargo community can look forward to reduction in truck waiting time, resource optimisation and productivity improvements. Shorter truck waiting times would also further support the Changi aviation hub’s overall sustainability efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
卡车时刻预定用例(TDSB)是樟宜航空货运社群数据共享平台(ACCS)中的社群应用程序和项目。TDSB能协调货物装卸流程，并提供对空运货站陆侧活动的更深入的了解，从而让地勤空司、货运代理商和卡车运输公司受益。该用例可为航空货运社群减少卡车等待时间、优化资源和提高生产力。此外，卡车等待时间的缩短，也能进一步支持樟宜航空枢纽减少碳排放方面的环境可持续性努力。
TDSB not only shortens waiting times for drivers and agents but also supports dnata in better planning and optimising inbound and outbound traffic. A truck schedule enables our teams to adjust resources during busy periods to ensure the safe and efficient handling of cargo, delivering an even better customer experience.
Musdalifa Abdullah
Managing Director, dnata Singapore
TDSB不仅缩短了司机和代理的等待时间，更支持dnata更好地规划和优化进出货物的流量。卡车时间表让我们的团队能够在繁忙时段调整资源，以确保我们能安全高效地处理货物，从而提供更好的客户体验。
Musdalifa Abdullah
Managing Director, dnata Singapore
Phase 1 of the TDSB trial commenced in March 2021. With valuable feedback provided by the initial pilot users, the application was refined along the way to enhance user experience. The pilot group has since expanded to 12 companies, comprising of the cargo handlers and 10 freight forwarders and trucking companies.
On 12 November 2021, the pilot group further cemented their commitment and support towards taking the TDSB initiative further for community-wide implementation through an MOU signing ceremony. The event was graced and witnessed by Mr. Ho Yuen Sang, Director of Aviation Industry, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
TDSB试运的第一阶段于2021年3月开始。我们根据初始试运用户提供的宝贵反馈，将TDSB不断加以改进，以提升用户体验。试点小组已增加至12家公司，包括地勤公司和10家货运代理和卡车运输公司。
2021年11月12日，试点小组签署了谅解备忘录，进一步巩固了他们在社区范围内对实施TDSB项目的承诺和支持。新加坡民航局航空产业总监Ho Yuen Sang先生出席见证了此次活动。
The Truck Dock Slot Booking initiative is an example of how the community can come together to leverage digital technology for mutual benefit. I look forward to more digital collaborations on the Air Cargo Community System, as we innovate together to build a stronger air cargo hub for Singapore.
Ho Yuen Sang
Director, Aviation Industry, CAAS
卡车时刻预定用例项目是一个实例，说明了社群如何能共同利用数码科技实现互惠互利。我期待在樟宜航空货运社群数据共享平台建立更多的数码协作，大家共同创新，为新加坡建立更强大的航空货运枢纽。
Ho Yuen Sang
新加坡民航局航空产业总监
The MOU signing ceremony was an important milestone not just for TDSB, but also for our air cargo industry as it signified the drive towards greater industry digital transformation and community collaboration. Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to the success of any transformation initiative for our air cargo community.
谅解备忘录的签署仪式不仅对TDSB而言是一个重要的里程碑，也是我们航空货运业的重要里程碑。它标志着我们迈向更大的行业数码化转型和社区合作。利益相关者之间的合作对于航空货运界的任何转型计划的成功至关重要。
RichLand Logistics is pleased to join the group of pilot key stakeholders and fully supports the TDSB trial initiative. As a leading trucker for some of the largest freight forwarders operating in Changi, we are convinced that the TDSB initiative will be a game changer for the air cargo community. With the signing of the MOU, RichLand is committed to playing our part towards making this a success.
Alvin Chua
Head of Business Development, RichLand Logistics Services
RichLand物流很高兴能加入主要利益相关者的试点小组，也全力支持TDSB试运项目。作为在樟宜运营为一些最大货运代理服务的领先卡车公司，我们相信TDSB用例会对航空货运社群带来积极的影响。RichLand在签署谅解备忘录的同时，致力于为这项目的成功做出贡献。
Alvin Chua
RichLand物流服务业务发展主管
Participating in the TDSB trial project aligns us to our core value of always making improvements to the way we work. Our TDSB trial journey is not always smooth, but the operations team was able to overcome the challenges to integrate TDSB into our operational process. We believe that TDSB will benefit Yusen and it is definitely a step in the right direction for Yusen.
Eddie Lee
Senior General Manager, Air Freight Forwarding Division & Corporate Compliance, Yusen Logistics (Singapore)
我们的核心价值观在于不断改进工作方式，而参与TDSB试运项目让我们与核心价值观保持一致。TDSB的试运过程并不是一直都一帆风顺，但运营团队能够克服挑战，将TDSB整合到我们的运营流程中。我们深信TDSB会让Yusen受益。这无疑是我们应该迈向的方向。
Eddie Lee
Yusen Logistics(新加坡)空运代理部及企业合规高级总经理
What’s Next For TDSB?
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the TDSB pilot stakeholders are continuing our work to ramp up slot bookings for both import and export processes. In conjunction, preparations for data integration are underway. With shipment information integrated to TDSB, the group will embark on Phase 2, which allow users to reap the benefits of a more streamlined work processes.
CAG will also be organising outreach events in the coming weeks to share more about the TDSB trial to the rest of our air cargo community and to expand the existing pilot group. These events will be open to all air cargo stakeholders. We will explain how TDSB will benefit the operations of freight forwarders and truckers.
TDSB的下一步计划是什么?
樟宜机场集团和TDSB试点小组正继续努力，以增加进出口流程的卡车时刻预定。与此同时，数据集成的准备工作也正在进行中。运输信息集成到TDSB后，试点小组将开始第二阶段，让用户从更精简的工作流程中获益。
樟宜机场集团也将在未来几周主办外展活动，向我们航空货运社群的其他成员分享更多关于TDSB运行计划的信息，并扩大现有的试点小组。这些活动将开放给所有航空货运利益相关者参与。我们将会分享货运代理和卡车司机如何获益于TDSB。
SAAA Cargo Services is the world’s first organization to be presented the Certificate of Accreditation by IATA in achieving the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA) - Excellence accreditation for Dangerous Goods (DG) training.
Under the 62nd Edition of DGR adopted in 2021, a competency- based approach to dangerous goods training and assessment (CBTA) will be the mandatory approach for DG training from 1 January 2023 onwards.
CBTA Center program for DG aims to establish a globally recognized and standardized accreditation program; promote co-operation and mutual recognition among stakeholders; as well as establish, maintain and monitor high standards of a training organization for DG on a worldwide and in a cost-effective manner, thereby ensuring safe, secure, efficient and sustainable air transport.
The CBTA Center - Excellence accreditation allow organizations that provide DG training and solutions services to show that their training design methodologies and best practices for CBTA meet and are benchmarked against IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) guidelines.
Other types of CBTA Center accreditation includes the CBTA Center - Corporate accreditation (which certifies that organizations providing in-house training programs on DG meets the CBTA standards), and the CBTA Center - Provider accreditation (which certifies that the provider’s training programs for specific well- defined job functions on DG meet the CBTA standards).
We would like to congratulate SAAA Cargo Services for achieving the accreditation, as it shows the high standards of compliance to IATA CBTA Center program for providing DG training and is able to help support the industry by providing all round training solutions to help organizations implement DG training.
SAAA货运服务成为全球第一个获得IATA基于胜任能力的培训与评估(CBTA)中心危险品培训卓越认证的机构。
根据2021年《危险品规则》第62版，从2023年1月1日起，基于胜任能力的培训与评估(CBTA)将成为危险品培训的强制性方法。
CBTA中心的危险品规则旨在建立一个受全球认可和标准化的认证计划;促进利益相关者之间的合作和相互认可;以及以具有成本效益的方式在全球范围内建立、维护和监督高标准的危险品培训机构，从而确保安全、可靠、高效和可持续的航空运输。
CBTA中心的卓越认证让提供危险品培训和解决方案服务的机构证明了培训设计方法和最佳实践符合IATA的《危险品规则》，并以此为基准。
其他类型的CBTA中心认证包括CBTA中心的企业认证(证实提供内部危险品培训计划的机构符合CBTA标准)和CBTA中心的供应商认证(证实供应商针对危险品特定且明确定义的工作职能的培训计划符合CBTA标准)。
谨此祝贺SAAA货运服务荣获认证，因为这表示公司在提供危险品培训方面充分符合IATA CBTA中心的高标准，并且能够通过提供全面的培训解决方案来帮助支持行业发展，帮助组织实施DG培训。
Photo credit: IATA
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Messe München, the organizer of the world’s leading events for the transport logistics and air cargo sector has recently announced, jointly with key industry stakeholders Changi Airport Group, SATS Ltd and DHL Express, that the Southeast Asian edition of transport logistic and air cargo trade fair will take place in Singapore from 13 to 15 September 2023. This is the latest edition in the leading series of transport logistic and air cargo shows which include, India, China, Turkey, the United States and the world’s largest logistics event and parent show in Munich.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MMI Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 November 2021 to organise the Southeast Asian edition of transport logistic and air cargo for multiple biennial editions in Singapore, starting 2023.
MMI Asia’s Director and General Manager, Michael Wilton said: “In a disrupted world, the logistics industry has had to adapt, change and remain flexible in order to meet the extraordinary demands the global economies have placed on their sector. The event will enable the very best minds to meet, network and ensure they remain up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the industry. For shippers looking to address and solve the demands that have been forced on their distribution and logistics networks, the event will provide unparalleled access to the very best solutions and services available in the global market.”
Lim Ching Kiat, Managing Director, Air Hub Development of Changi Airport Group commented: “Air cargo plays a key role in global trade and supply chains - its significance is further highlighted during the pandemic with the delivery of essential goods and medical supplies. Looking ahead, Southeast Asia’s share in global air trades is expected to increase, and global cargo hubs like Changi play a key role in supporting this growth. It is therefore very timely that the Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Exhibition and Conference launches an edition in this region. As a key air cargo and MICE hub in the region, we are excited to have the event anchored here in Singapore and we look forward to its successful launch.”
Further details on the event will be made available shortly through the website: transportlogisticsea.com
世界领先的运输物流和航空货运展览会主办单位德国慕尼黑国际展览集团最近与主要行业利益相关者，即樟宜机场集团、新翔集团和DHL快递共同宣布，东南亚版的运输物流和航空货运展览会将于2023年9月13日至15日在新加坡举行。这是世界领先的运输物流和航空货运展系列的最新版。该展销会也在印度、中国、土耳其、美国以及发源地慕尼黑举行。
新加坡旅游局和MMI Asia于2021年11月15日签署了一份有关从2023年开始在新加坡举办多个双年度的东南亚版运输物流和航空货运展览会的谅解备忘录。
MMI Asia董事兼总经理Michael Wilton表示: “在一个风云变幻的时代中，物流业必须适应和改变，并保持灵活性，以满足全球经济对该行业的非一般需求。这项活动将促使群英聚集，建立联系，并确保他们了解行业的最新趋势和最佳实践。对于希望解决配送和物流网络需求的托运人来说，此次盛会将提供全球市场中前所未有的最佳解决方案和服务。”
樟宜机场集团航空枢纽发展董事总经理林振杰先生表示: “航空货运业在全球贸易和供应链里发挥着关键作用，而在疫情期间，必需品和医疗用品的运输进一步凸显了其重要性。接下来，东南亚在全球航空贸易中的份额预计将增加，而樟宜机场为全球货运枢纽之一将在支持这区域增长方面发挥非常重要的作用。因此，这个时候在本地区推出运输物流和航空货运展览大会来得非常及时。作为本地区的主要航空货运和MICE枢纽，我们很高兴看到这项活动能在新加坡举办，并期待展览会成功举行。”
有关此活动的更多详情将在近期通过以下网址提供: transportlogisticsea.com
1. As an all-cargo airline, how has AirBridgeCargo been pivoting and adapting to the highly dynamic air cargo market in the last 2 years?
The last two years have been very dynamic but AirBridgeCargo, being part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has managed to cope with the unprecedented challenges, thanks to our over 30 years of experience and expertise. There are three pillars that helped us in weathering these turbulent times – adaptability, flexibility and speed. Adapting our products and services in line with the market demand, meeting our customers’ needs in terms of capacity and agreement terms, and our readiness to support humanitarian and healthcare missions have enabled us to operate smoothly during the last 18 months. In 2020, we have introduced new products in AirBridgeCargo, as well as across other carriers of the Volga- Dnepr Group and its strategic partner airlines. These included scheduled cargo services, ad-hoc charter operations, long-term charter programmes and ACMI leasing.
Naturally, adaptive operational prudence also played a critical role. In our Cargo Supermarket concept, we flexibly combine various aircraft types and our integrated logistics services. This is a time- saving tool for all involved, and has proved particularly successful during in the last two years. We have further strengthened our Cargo Supermarket concept to handle all requests and enquiries through a one-stop-shop and offer our customers the most suitable logistics solutions. This combination has been appreciated by the customers on a global scale, as it enables uninterrupted supply chains and stable operations for all stakeholders. Notwithstanding the above, we leave space for free sales (through various channels, including e-bookings), urgent charter options and prioritize healthcare shipments (to this date, we have transported around 15 million doses of vaccines and over 48,000 tonnes of COVID-19 related cargoes). This product and service range will allow us to follow our growth strategy path and exceed pre-COVID-19 results.
2. What are your views on ASEAN’s long-term air cargo growth prospects?
Going forward, ASEAN countries will drive the air cargo growth due to a number of reasons. Firstly, industrial production and trade recovery will ramp up export volumes from Asia, which is home to major manufacturers across the globe. On a global scale, cargo exports are expected to reach 6% growth per annum in 2022, with Asia-Europe and Asia-North America being the biggest contributing trade lanes (6% and 5% respectively, according to Seabury Consulting).
Secondly, due to sea freight logistics disruptions amid the pandemic, customers are choosing air freight solutions instead and opting for long-term commitments. In the past, ASEAN customers had relied on sea freight more, given the location of major seaports across the region. However, with the global containership shortage and very modest sea capacity increase in the years to come, port congestions, lower price differential between air and containership transport, lack of crew – all these factors are putting air freight at the frontline to provide enough capacity to keep the businesses flowing.
Last but not least, the growth of air cargo traffic in ASEAN will be driven by the continuing surge in certain industry verticals, among them being e-commerce, high-tech and healthcare. ASEAN will be the next major boom market for e-commerce in Asia Pacific, as its middle-class population reaches 400 million and Internet access expands at a torrid pace.
3. In your opinion, how do you see the future role of freighters in the region?
Freighters have been vital for the global logistics sector. Pre- pandemic, over 50% of air cargo traffic were carried by freighters, and freighters’ share have grown significantly in the past 18 months. With ASEAN being the major manufacturer of many finished products, as well as an important importer of US- and European-made goods, the region cannot do without all-cargo capacities to ensure the resilience of supply chains.
In the medium-term, we also envision strong, sustained growth of intra-regional trade within Asia Pacific, ASEAN, China and India continue to be among the world's fastest-growing emerging markets. Freighters will be essential to support this growth. According to Boeing’s forecast, freighter fleet will grow by 70% by 2040, and most of these freighters will be operating on global trade lanes and between major hubs – ASEAN is an indispensable and vital constituent of both.
1. 作为全货运的航空公司，空桥货运航空在过去的两年里如何调整并适应变化无常的航空货运市场?
过去两年确实是风云万变的时期，但作为Volga-Dnepr集团成员的空桥货运航空凭借30多年的经验和专业知识，成功应对了前所未有的挑战。我们借助于适应性、灵活性和速度这三大支柱，渡过了动荡的时代。我们根据市场需求调整产品和服务，满足客户在运力和协议条款方面的需求。此外，我们随时准备支持人道主义和医疗保健任务，因此得以在过去的18个月内顺利运营。2020年，空桥货运航空以及Volga-Dnepr集团的其他航空公司及其战略合作伙伴航空公司推出了新产品。其中包括定期货运服务、临时包机业务、长期包机计划和ACMI(飞机、机组人员、维护和保险)租赁。
当然，适应性和操作的审慎也是关键的因素。我们在“货运超市”概念中灵活地结合了各种货机型别和综合物流服务。这对所有的相关方而言达到节省时间的效益，并且在过去两年里已证实特别成功。我们已进一步加强了“货运超市”概念，通过一站式的服务处理所有请求和查询，并为客户提供最合适的物流解决方案。这个组合可以为所有利益相关者提供不间断的供应链和稳定的运营，因此获得全球客户的赞赏。尽管如此，我们仍为自由销售(通过各种渠道，包括电子订舱)和紧急包机选择，并优先运送医疗保健品(迄今为止，我们已运送了约1,500万剂疫苗和超过48,000吨新冠病毒相关的货物)。这个产品和服务范围让我们能够遵循我们的增长战略，并超越冠病疫情前的业绩。
2. 您对东盟航空货运的长期增长前景有什么看法?
接下来，东盟国家将由多种原因推动航空货运业的增长。首先，亚洲是全球主要制造商的所在地，而工业生产和贸易复苏会促使亚洲的出口量增加。从全球的范围来看，预计到2022年，货物出口的增长每年将达6%，其中亚欧和亚洲-北美是最大的贸易通道(根据Seabury Consulting的数据，分别为6%和5%)。
其次，由于海运物流在疫情期间中断，客户改为选择空运解决方案，并选择长期的承诺。过去，鉴于本地区主要海港的位置东盟的客户比较依赖海运。然而，由于全球集装箱的短缺以及未来几年内海运运力增长缓慢、港口拥堵、空运和集装箱运输之间的价格差异减少、船员缺乏等因素，使得空运成为优先选项，以提供足够的运力，保持业务的持续运营。
最后，东盟空运量的增长将受到某些垂直行业持续激增的推动，其中包括电子商务、高科技和医疗保健业。东盟的中产阶级人口达到4亿，而互联网的使用量以惊人的速度增长，因此将成为亚太地区电子商务的下一个主要繁荣市场。
3. 您认为全货机在本地区未来将扮演怎样的角色?
全货机对全球物流业至关重要。在疫情之前，超过50%的空运量是由全货机运输的，而在过去的18个月中，全货机的份额已显着增长。由于东盟是许多成品的主要制造商，也是美国和欧洲制造商品的重要进口国，因此要确保供应链的韧性，本地区必须拥有专用全货机空运能力。
从中期来看，我们也预计亚太地区内贸易增长持续强劲，而东盟、中国和印度将继续成为世界上增长最快的新兴市场。全货机对于支持这个增长至关重要。根据波音公司的预测，到2040年，全货机机队将增长70%，而其中大部分的货机将在全球贸易航线和主要枢纽之间运营。就此，东盟是两者之间不可或缺的重要一环。
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