Organizations
TIACA
Definition
TIACA is a not-for-profit international trade association representing and uniting all segments of the global air cargo community. TIACA lobbies governments and regulators, provides valuable networking opportunities, organizes and hosts leading industry events, and gives guidance, advice, and specialist career development training for members. Its membership includes aircraft manufacturers, airports, all-cargo airlines, combination carriers, consultants, customs brokers, educational institutions, equipment manufacturers, general sales agents, ground handlers, freight forwarders, integrators, IT systems providers, logistics companies, road carriers, shippers, and screening technology developers. TIACA hosts two major events, the biennial Air Cargo Forum and the biennial Executive Summit, as well as organizing training and career development programs.
Examples
A TIACA Trustee member like Emirates SkyCargo (AWB prefix 176) participates in TIACA's Annual General Meeting to vote on board elections and association bylaws. United Cargo (AWB prefix 016) benefits from TIACA membership through discounted registration to the Air Cargo Forum, access to Economics4Cargo monthly reports, and participation in TIACA Meet-Ups at industry events worldwide.
Also known as
- The International Air Cargo Association
- TIACA member
Frequently asked questions
- How do I become a TIACA member and what are the membership requirements?
- Small companies can join TIACA at a reduced rate of $950 per year if they meet two of three conditions: exist for five years or less, employ a maximum of 50 people, and have annual revenue of less than $10 million. For membership information, contact TIACA General Secretariat at P.O. Box 661510 Miami, FL 33266-1510, Phone: (786) 265-7011, Email: [email protected].
- What is the difference between TIACA Trustees and regular TIACA members?
- Voting members have all the rights and privileges of the association including the right to vote, and TIACA calls them Trustees. Trustees receive the quarterly Trustee Connect newsletter and are invited to regular Trustees webinars or face-to-face meet-ups at industry events. Non-voting members are split into four categories to encourage participation from traditional players and new entrants, small, medium and large companies with regional and global reach.