IACAC News

Quick Headlines...     TSA is requiring domestic passenger airlines to ensure that at least 75% of their air cargo is screened by May 1, 2010. They also stated that after the August 2010 deadline, cargo that has not been screened will not be loaded on domestic passenger aircraft.   USCBP now requires all persons making payment by check to provide their Taxpayer Identification Number on the face of the checks or on the supporting documents. Customs and Border Protection Tuesday began enforcing the Importer Security Filing or 10+2 rule China Replaces U.S. as Japan's Top Export Market Nippon Yusen and Yusen Air merge

Member Survey The IACAC Board would like to get the opinions of the membership with regard to several issues. Please complete the short survey. Submitting will send an email with your responses to the Board.

FAA HazMat Guide for Freight Forwarders - Download Here

This is a guide from Mr. Rich Verplank, Hazardous Material Specialist from the Federal Aviation Administration, who was our guest speaker at the February luncheon.

IACAC Scholarship Info

The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago is proud to announce our second annual Scholarship Program to benefit our members and their immediate families.*

The Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications from students who meet the additional criteria outlined below.

The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or trade or technical school. A certificate awarded program will not qualify. Regrettably, we cannot accept applicants working on a post graduate degree.

A minimum 2.75 GPA (based on a 4.0) is required for college students. A minimum 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0) is required for high school students.

Complete the scholarship application including your most recent transcript along with a one page essay regarding your personal and educational goals, plus any achievements to date.

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications submitted and received by June 30th, 2010. The winners will be notified in writing by August 13, 2010.

* Qualified Applicants include a Member’s spouse, children and/or legal step-children and grand-children. The Member must be current on annual dues prior to submission of application.

Please send completed application and other required forms to: Labelmaster, Attn: Kevin Dolci, 5724 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60646. For questions, please email Kevin Dolci at kevind@alc-net.com.

Scholarship Committee:

Kevin Dolcimascolo, Jeffrey Hein, Jackie Morozink, Ellen Murphy

AirCargo 2010 Tradeshow and Conference
March 14-16, 2010
Omni Champions Gate Resort & Spa
Orlando, FL

AirCargo 2010 is the premier annual trade show and conference for the Air and Expedited Motor Carriers Association (AEMCA), the Airforwarders Association (AFA), and the Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA), which co-host AirCargo 2010 as a service to the industry. The conference includes a diverse educational program for attendees, outstanding business opportunities for exhibitors and excellent corporate exposure for sponsors.

With a mix of exhibitors that includes airlines, delivery service providers and other business service companies for the entire industry, AirCargo 2010 enjoys a sell-out exhibition each year. The conference held in conjunction with the trade show includes informative educational sessions that address such topics as branding, security, business operations, and more.
Hot topics are addressed to keep attendees informed about industry developments that affect their business and provide them with management tools and tips that can increase their operating efficiency and profitability. Plus, there's ample time during the conference for sports and social activities that bring attendees together for networking with business associates and potential new business partners.

Attendees

AirCargo 2010 has enjoyed a 40% increase in attendees since the 2003 show. Attendees surveyed after the 2008 event gave AirCargo 2010 a 95% overall rating for meeting their expectations and needs.
The popular prize drawing at AirCargo 2010 has attracted more donors and prizes, making it an exciting element of AirCargo 2010 that helps boost attendance and rewards attendees.

If you have any questions, please email Fiona Morgan, or contact AEMCA:
Telephone: 703-361-5208 www.aemca.org

Atlanta Air Cargo Association - They will hold their Spring Golf Outing on May 11th.

JFK Air Cargo Association - Luncheon on 2/25 will feature Mr. Roberto Gilardoni, Commercial Director Cargoitalia.

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