Global air cargo conglomerate, handling agent, and logistics provider, Challenge Group, has announced its new affiliate membership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, FIATA.

The Group’s admittance into FIATA will enable it to be part of larger industry discussions surrounding evolving regulations, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruption issues that have been of increasing concern as of late.

As an international freight operator, its collaboration with other members in the network is a strategic move and a natural next step for the Group.

Chief commercial officer of Challenge Group, Or Zak, said of the new membership: “By providing reliable, integrated, and bespoke logistics solutions, we enable global trade efficiently and effectively. As an affiliate member of FIATA, we are excited to contribute our expertise and insights from a freighter operator and handling agent perspective.

“We believe this collaboration will create stronger synergies between different supply chain stakeholders, ultimately benefiting the entire industry.”

FIATA director general, Dr. Stephane Graber reiterated at the latest Malta Aviation Conference and Expo (MACE) event in 2024, that stronger relationships between industry stakeholders would be essential to confronting industry issues and driving it forward.

Following that, he commented on Challenge Group’s entry into FIATA: “FIATA is delighted to welcome Challenge Group to its global community. The organisation’s impressive growth and commitment to excellence in airfreight and cargo services align perfectly with FIATA’s mission to support the global logistics industry…We look forward to its active participation in tackling sustainability, safety and security, digitalisation, and operational excellence within the airfreight sector.”