5th Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Conference

5th IATA Cargo Claims & Loss Prevention Conference

3-5 November 2009
Dallas

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In these extremely challenging times, the IATA Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Conference helps prevent loss of precious revenue by promoting practical solutions for efficient processing of air cargo claims.

The IATA Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Conference is the only forum which addresses the special needs of a very important, yet often neglected industry niche. It is a must-attend event for anyone wanting to implement the latest best practices in air cargo claims management and an excellent opportunity for networking with other professionals in the field.

Date and Location

03 November - 05 November, 2009
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas, U.S.A.

Event designed for: All Audiences

Conference Venue

The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is ideally located in the downtown area of Dallas and a very attractive room rate is available for our delegates staying there. You can reserve your accommodations using the same link as the conference registration. The rates (exclusive of VAT and taxes) are as follows:

$109 USD Single/Double Traditional Room
$139 USD Executive Floor (based on availability only)

Program

Inauguration and Keynote address by David R. Brooks, President, American Airlines Cargo

Hidden costs of a claim
Liability in the paper-free environment (e-AWB)
Claims and legal issues with a focus on latin america
Claims involving special cargoes
Claims involving U.S. domestic air transportation
Interline claims
Claims involving surface transport providers
Third party liability
Best practices in loss prevention
Experts' advice: experienced claims managers offer their advice
Judges' corner: eminent aviation liability lawyers share their expertise

Program (Final) (pdf)

Who should attend

"See who is attending this year"

It is beneficial for all the stakeholders involved in the process as follows:

Airline claims and operations personnel
Freight forwarders
Shippers
Risk and insurance managers
Ground handlers
Loss adjusters
Aviation liability lawyers
Surveyors/ Salvaging companies

Instructional Seminar (Special Feature)

One full day's instructional seminar conducted by experts on 02 November 2009 on the "Basics of Air Cargo Claims" at nominal extra cost.

Instructional Seminar Detailed Agenda (pdf)

Benefit from $25 to 50% discount on the instructional seminar or registration fee. See below for details.

Delegate Fees

Groups	EARLY BIRD RATE* (until 16 September)	REGULAR RATE* (after 16 September)
IATA Member Airlines**	$ 685 USD	$ 785 USD
IATA Strategic Partners**	$ 685 USD	$ 785 USD
Freight Forwarders**	$ 850 USD	$ 950 USD
Non-Member Airlines and Others**	$ 995 USD	$ 1095 USD
Instructional Seminar - "Basics of Air Cargo Claims"***	$100 USD	$100 USD
+ VAT where applicable *Two delegates registered from the same company will also benefit from a 50% discount on the 2nd registration fee. Both delegates must be registered under the same rate at the same time. ***Register for both the instructional seminar and the conference and benefit from a $25 reduction on the instructional seminar. Registration Click here to register for the conference and/or instructional seminar and reserve your hotel accomodations. Airline Discount Now Available! IATA is pleased to announce a partnership with American Airlines to offer a conference discount on flight tickets booked with AA. Delegates will receive a 10% discount off the lowest applicable eligible published air fare when booked using the Promotion code. The special Promotion Code required to obtain this discount will be supplied in the conference confirmation letter sent once the on-line registration and payment has been completed. Questions? Please contact Ajay Pande at pandea@iata.org for more information.