Luba Zakharava
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the aviation industry and serves to standardize and improve air transport worldwide. For logistics companies, IATA membership not only signifies quality, reliability, and professionalism but also offers a range of significant advantages and opportunities to better satisfy clients.
AsstrA Italia joined IATA in 2019. Now with over five years of membership in the association, the team can confidently identify the main benefits that a logistics company receives by being a member of the IATA network:
Simplification of procedures. Among IATA’s key aims are to standardize and simplify air freight processes. With access to the latest standards and recommendations, members can more easily simplify cargo processing and handle documentation faster. The results are faster shipment handling and cost reduction for both logistics companies and their clients.
Expansion into markets around the world. IATA membership opens doors to international markets for logistics companies. According to IATA data, the association represents more than 290 airlines accounting for about 82% of all global air traffic. This gives logistics companies the opportunity to collaborate with a wide network of air carriers, expand their services to new regions, and offer clients more advantageous and convenient delivery routes.
Certification and training. IATA provides extensive training and certification programs for logistics industry workers. These educational offerings include courses on safety, operations, finance, and many other aspects of air transport. The knowledge and skills gained set a new, higher standard for service quality and operational efficiency.
Cost optimization. IATA provides members with a framework for receiving discounts on services related to air freight, including cargo insurance, warehouse rental, and other industry essentials. Moreover, the association negotiates special transport rates for its members, often leading to significant reductions.
"Thanks to our close involvement with IATA, we have been able to optimize our air transport operations, serve new markets, and bring clients faster and more reliable cargo delivery services. Also thanks to our IATA membership, our clients gain access to a wider range of proven, efficient solutions for transporting their goods worldwide," emphasizes Luba Zakharava, Head of AsstrA Italia in Bergamo.
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Author: Anna Shkolnaya.
