2020 AGENDA

WEBINAR SERIES

NOVEMBER

The webinar series will kick off on November 17th with a live Fireside Chat. All remaining sessions of the series will be published on Air Cargo World for on-demand viewing.

 

November 17th, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET – Session 1: Fireside Chat

Turhan Ozen, Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines will sit down for a live one-on-one chat on industry trends and strategies.

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Session 2: Growing pains: Preparing cargo airports for the future (Panel)

  • How do airports handle operational pressures related to the pandemic and other logistical challenges?
  • An overview of the scale and impact of the longer-term capacity crunch, slot limitations and noise restrictions
  • Where to invest: Digital innovation vs. physical infrastructure improvements

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Session 3: Drones at the airport: Innovation and the coronavirus pandemic (Presentation)

  • Drone evolution and usage through pandemic
  • Overcoming technical limitations
  • Reduced regulatory roadblocks to accommodate social distancing requirements
  • Regional implications and missions

Presenter:

Moderator:

  • Jeffrey Lee, Associate Editor, Air Cargo World

 

Session 4: Airport connectivity: How to collaborate with stakeholders for better cargo results (Panel)

  • Building relationships with on- and off-airport stakeholders to boost volumes
  • Data sharing as a post-pandemic norm 
  • Improving roadside access for trucks 
  • Innovative community-based solutions 

Panelists: 

Moderator:

  • Jeffrey Lee, Associate Editor, Air Cargo World

 

Session 5: Removing barriers to e-commerce & express (Panel)

  • The e-commerce revolution and implications for airports of all sizes
  • Positioning airports as potential e-commerce gateways
  • The effect of increasing political uncertainty and protectionism on cross-border logistics
  • Best practices for organizing customs clearance and security

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Session 6: Defining the cargo airport value proposition (Presentation)

  • Leveraging geography and local industry to build a case for success
  • Are all airports cargo airports as a result of the pandemic?
  • Matching airport infrastructure to potential volumes
  • The role of regional airports versus global hubs

Presenter:

Moderator:

  • Charles Kauffman, Senior Editor, Air Cargo World

 

Session 7: Airport design: How to build a more cargo-friendly airport (Presentation)

  • Investing in flexible infrastructure for maximum utilization
  • Design trends with COVID considerations
  • Express vs belly cargo design dynamics

Presenter:

  • Greg Russell, Vice President of Investments & Development, Aeroterm

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Session 8: Safety strategies: Best practices for essential airport worker safety (Panel)

  • What strategies successfully ensure worker safety?
  • What innovations and lessons learned will continue post-pandemic?
  • Implementing new security measures, including canine screening
  • Working with stakeholders on developing safety and security procedures

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