TIACA focuses on perishables, ground handling, GSSA

The day 3 of the recently concluded TIACA Regional Summit in New Delhi focused on ongoing developments at the airports in terms of infrastructure and technology for cargo movement. Experts also discussed upon the growing e-commerce segment focusing on the last mile delivery challenges and air cargo reaching out to tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Cross border e-commerce from India was also highlighted. There were discussions on growing perishables market and opportunities in India, evolution of GSSAs – how today’s GSSAs are much more than just a sales agent, and how they can help India achieve its air cargo objectives. Issues related to ground handling were also discussed extensively and emphasis were laid on sustainable cargo operations. A panel of airport experts also discussed the recipe for success and what is needed for even greater collaboration going forward.