The primary objectives of the Cargo Services Conference (CSC) include:
- Setting standards for cargo industry procedures
- Developing common industry positions on broad cargo services issues
- Exchanging industry information
- Providing direction and guidance to the permanent subgroups
- Liaising with other IATA bodies such as Cargo Agency Conference, Cargo Tariff Coordinating Conferences, Passenger Services Conference, Airport Services Committee, IATA Ground Handling Council, and Revenue Accounting Panel.
The resolutions and recommended practices issued by the CSC are published in the Cargo Services Conference Resolutions Manual (CSCRM).
Meeting Schedule
The CSC normally meets once a year.
Membership
All IATA active Member and associate Member airlines are entitled to membership in the CSC. Active members have voting rights and Associate members can attend as observers. The current CSC Chairman is Mr. Todd Frazier (FedEx).
Contact
- Secretary
David Brennan
Interim Director, Cargo Safety & Standards, IATA
Subgroups
The following sub-groups develop the standards and procedures on behalf of the CSC: