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Time-critical cargo: The winning strategy
in these critical times for air cargo?

Mon • 04/12/2023

12:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Registration

Workshops

Etihad Cargo pharma facilities visit

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Welcome Cocktail

Tue • 05/12/2023

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Welcome coffee networking

Critical times for air cargo

09:00 AM – 09:15 AM

ACE opening & welcome keynotes

09:15 AM – 09:40 AM

2023 air cargo market overview | 2024 forecast

09:40 PM – 10:25 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION Focus on the Middle East market

The region is expected to witness a rapid increase in commercialization and industrialization, which would further boost the demand for air cargo products and logistics services. The panel will discuss and explore the endless potential of the Middle East air cargo logistics market.

Fastest-growing air cargo market in the next decade?
Sea-air combined transport: winning recipe?
New infrastructure investments, new players, logistics hubs
The future of supply chain and logistics in Saudi Arabia

10:25 AM – 10:40 AM

Tomorrow’s air cargo

2030 forecast | Key trends, challenges & opportunities

10:40 AM – 10:55 AM

Sustainability: the new imperative

Driving sustainable practices in air cargo logistics and paving the way for a greener future

10:55 AM – 11:10 AM

eCommerce ecosystems

Empowering leading supply chain providers to scale eCommerce capacity seamlessly, efficiently, profitably, and sustainably

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM

Coffee break

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

The power of many

The importance of SME forwarders & consolidators for the airlines and the industry

11:45 AM – 12:15 AM

Digitalization: What’s next for air cargo?

Accelerating performance in the digital booking era. 3 innovative start-ups and technology firms will present their concept and how it can help air cargo logistics providers.

12:15 PM – 01:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION Critical times for GSSAs?

The panel will discuss and analyze the evolving role of GSSAs in the new digital era with its challenges and opportunities, and explore the airlines growing demand in total cargo management services.

How does the role of GSSA evolve in the digital age?
Has the traditional role of GSSA changed?
Digital space: a threat or an opportunity?
Total cargo management (TCM): a new trend or a business reality?
What does the future ready GSSA look like?

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM – 06:30 PM

One on One Scheduled Meetings
Workshops

07:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Gala Welcome Cocktail

08:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Gala Dinner

Wed • 06/12/2023

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Welcome back coffee networking

Time critical logistics redefined

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION Competing against time

The panel will discuss new strategies and best practices when time is of essence: how to meet emergency demands, complexity, and capacity? From expedited products to air charter solutions and OBC, the panelists will explain how they compete against time while ensuring quality and operational excellence.

Urgent transports & complex shipments market review
How do Airlines respond to NFO and JIT demand for emergency shipments? How do they manage their capacity?
Emergency air charter solutions & market review
The vital role of OBC hand carry in time-critical logistics
Operational excellence, quality, and infrastructure investments

10:00 AM – 11:20 AM

Focus on time-critical logistics industry verticals and special cargoes.

Each industry-vertical and special cargo has its own specificities, requirements, and challenges. We will hear best transport and handling practices and recommendations from logistics specialists.