{"id":121365,"date":"2026-03-13T08:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/899151342"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:12:46","slug":"ai-push-by-iata-targets-safer-smarter-air-cargo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/ai-push-by-iata-targets-safer-smarter-air-cargo\/","title":{"rendered":"AI push by IATA targets safer, smarter air cargo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with a series of three initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening safety and compliance, and accelerating digital innovation across the global cargo supply chain. The initiatives include the launch of an AI-powered knowledge tool for operational teams, a new collaboration hub for industry stakeholders, and the exploration of AI solutions to improve coordination between airlines in interline cargo operations. <\/p>\n

AI to simplify access to cargo information
<\/b>As part of the initiative, IATA is introducing an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) a mobile and web-based application designed to help operational teams quickly find information in key cargo and safety publications. By asking questions in plain language, users can receive accurate answers within seconds, helping teams make faster operational decisions in time-critical environments.<\/p>\n

The AI SME will initially support two key industry manuals the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM). The tool will later expand across IATA\u2019s wider range of reference publications. <\/p>\n

Air cargo AI excellence hub
<\/b>To further support AI adoption, IATA is also launching the Air Cargo AI Excellence Hub. The platform will bring together airlines, ground handlers, freight forwarders, technology providers, and regulators to promote the responsible and structured integration of AI into air cargo operations.<\/p>\n

The hub will focus on sharing best practices, strengthening governance and compliance frameworks, and developing industry standards to guide the use of AI across the sector. <\/p>\n

AI to improve interline cargo operations
<\/b>IATA is also working with industry partners to explore how AI can improve interline air cargo, where shipments move across multiple airlines during their journey. The initiative aims to enable airlines using different IT systems to collaborate in real time on bookings, disruptions, and cancellations by deploying AI agents capable of connecting otherwise incompatible systems.<\/p>\n

According to Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at International Air Transport Association, \u201cAI can play a major role in accelerating the digital transformation of air cargo. These initiatives will help ensure its adoption is consistent, interoperable, and aligned with global aviation standards,\u201d Sullivan said. <\/p>\n

As digital technologies continue to reshape the aviation sector, IATA\u2019s latest initiatives highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in modernising air cargo operations. By improving access to operational knowledge, fostering industry collaboration, and enhancing system connectivity, the association aims to build a safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced cargo ecosystem for the future <\/p>\n

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