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IATA survey reveals cargo industry ill-equipped to comply with regulations and growth in dangerous goods sector
September 29th 2022
A survey of professionals working in the dangerous goods (DG) sector has found only 25% of respondents believe the infrastructure of their organisations is equipped to meet future needs. Read More » Also, 82% of respondents to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) survey said their organisation’s investment in dangerous goods could not support future regulations or supply chain changes. The airline lobby group said the results underscored the necessity for greater process consistency, increased automation and more reliable data to facilitate the safe and secure transport of dangerous goods. “The growth of e-commerce and the proliferation of lithium batteries in global supply chains are two indicators DG shipments will grow,” IATA senior vice president of operations, safety and security, Nick Careen, said. “To handle them safely, we must improve compliance with global standards. Almost any item can be shipped safely provided we have well-trained professionals following globally agreed standards supported by the right technology and infrastructure.” Separately, SATS Group announced today it is the first ground handler in the world to achieve IATA lithium battery certification.
