The Air Cargo industry has shown a steady growth in the past few years. This is due to the fact that there has been an increased concentration of forwarders. Globalisation of trade, speed to market, build to order, and aircraft manufacturing all indicate favourable circumstances for Air cargo.

The differentiation and development of new trade lanes like Asia, Africa and return trips in former CIS states and Eastern Europe also contribute to its expansion. Air Cargo is an integral part of many manufacturers’ and retailers’ global supply chains, allowing companies in a wide range of sectors to operate in lean inventory environments.

Air Cargo growth is expected to continue to exceed 4% until 2011. However, there are great challenges facing the Air Cargo industry and one of them is the environmental regulation which may hinder its development. Global warming – CO2 footprint of the air transport is something that needs addressing.

This conference will show you how to tackle the most topical issues facing the Air freight industry and the latest legislative and regulatory issues. It will showcase the latest innovations and improvements in the technology and give you vital solutions for your business.

In spite of the obstacles the Air Freight Market will continue to grow because it offers fast, predictable and regular delivery to most parts of the world. Items with short shelf life can be transported into markets on the opposite side of the world in perfect condition. This is the reason why many companies have decided that outsourcing to distant locations is the most financially viable option for their scope of business.

Margins for airlines are very thin and having access to efficient capacity is key. North East Asia and the USA are coming out as the biggest markets for Eastern Europe. There have been healthy growth rates, especially in imports.

This EastEuro Link event will draw on its success within the Air Transport Industry, inviting the key industry leaders to discuss and elaborate on the various perspectives on the Air cargo industry in the CEE region which is bound to expand in near future. It will enable you to gain an insight into the major factors affecting the CEE logistics market, both currently and in the future.

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