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Role of GACAG
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Priorities and position statements
GACAG Priorities
GACAG's current priorities are air cargo security, e-commerce, Customs and trade facilitation and the sustainability of the global air cargo industry.
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E-Commerce Customs/Trade Facilitation
SustainabilitySecurity • Advance data
(key outstanding issues)
• Mutual recognition of security standards
• Harmonized rules for transportation of dangerous goods (including postal)
• Cyber threats to air cargo
• Update GACAG roadmap on e-freight
• Tracking devices/ technology for air cargo industry
• Encourage ratification of MC99
• Technology (transition/ transformation)
• Harmonization/ alignment of Authorized Economic Operator programs
• Clarifications on dangerous goods regulatory changes
• Traffic rights liberalization
• Support for single window concept
• Global market-based measure for aviation emissions
• Carbon emissions measurement
• Best practices• Attract/train/
develop employees
GACAG WORK PROGRAM 2014 - 2015
Ta s k Fo rc e s :
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Role of GACAG Steering Committee• Provide oversight and governance for GACAG
• Provide industry leadership by jointly addressing key issues
• Promote and guide GACAG positions with respective organizations
• Prioritize critical industry initiatives
• Establish GACAG task forces and appoint appropriate members
• Engage broader association membership and expertise
• Review and approve strategic/position papers for key topics
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Topic Review Process
Individual AssociationInitiatives
Association/MemberParticipation;
Strategic Partner Input
GACAG Steering Committee / Task Force
Chair Communication
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GACAG Positions GACAGVisionA financially sustainable global air cargo industry that is safe and secure, and a transport mode of preferred choice based on superior service, outstanding performance and the highest level of environmental stewardship.
Mission• To ensure the air cargo industry has a
strong, unified voice towards regulatory authorities whose decisions affect air cargo.
• To make the industry more efficient, competitive, sustainable and profitable.