TIACA Miami Forum Draws Cargo Leaders and Marks Industry Leadership Changes
The 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Miami brought together about 3,000 attendees and announced leadership transitions across cargo organizations.
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The TIACA Air Cargo Forum took place in Miami during the week of October 30, 2026, bringing cargo industry delegates together for a program that included leadership transitions and a student event.
Key details
- Organizers reportedly said delegates represented 100 airlines.
- TIACA outgoing director general Glyn Hughes is to be succeeded by Mammen Tharakan; Hughes was expected to continue part-time until January.
- Roos Bakker was identified as TIACA's new chair.
- Steve Smith took over as head of the US Airforwarders Association after Brandon Fried's 21-year tenure.
- Jan Krems is leaving his role as head of United Cargo.
- Cathay Cargo received the forum's award for best stand.
More than 100 students attended a TIACA event during the forum.
Why it matters
The forum connected cargo organizations and airlines at a time when industry participants were discussing demand and aircraft capacity. Its student event also brought more than 100 students into contact with the air-cargo sector.
What happens next
New leaders will take up their roles across TIACA and the US Airforwarders Association as the cargo community continues its work beyond Miami. Which air-cargo developments will shape the next forum?
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