ACHL 2025 unites aviation under one roof in Copenhagen
The Air Cargo Handling and Logistics (ACHL) Conference returns on October 14 with a format that combines six events into one multi-lane gathering. The event, organized by EVA International Media, will take place at Copenhagen Airport, bringing together cargo, ground handling and passenger operations under one roof.
“The thinking was very simple: listen to the industry,” said Parveen Raja, Publisher, Eva International Media. “We were told time and time again that there were too many events competing for the same diaries and travel budgets. So, the solution was obvious – why not bring them together under one roof?”
“These regions do not work in isolation, but have natural synergies,” she explains. “By consolidating six events into one platform, we save people time, reduce travel requirements, and create deeper opportunities for learning and networking.”
From the buzzwords to the end result
This year’s theme – “Enhance Safety, Embrace Digital, Enhance Value” – reflects what Raja calls “the three non-negotiables in aviation today and tomorrow.” “Safety remains the foundation of everything we do,” she says. “That doesn’t change, especially with Nee
The emergence of technologies, aircraft types and operating models. Digitalization is no longer just a buzzword; It changes the way we handle passengers, cargo and compliance. But she stresses that digital progress must serve a clear purpose: “Everything must deliver value to airlines, handlers, airports and ultimately passengers. By addressing these priorities head-on, we are helping the industry to stay focused on what really matters – building reliable, efficient and future-ready aviation services.”
Delegates can expect sessions on AI, IoT and blockchain – although Raja is keen to keep discussions based on application rather than hype. “We bring experts, innovators and early adopters together to share real examples and lessons learned,” she says. “The goal is to demystify the technology and focus on what works.”
Centennial setting
Hosting ACHL 2025 at Copenhagen Airport gives the event a ready-made talking point. “Copenhagen Airport will celebrate its centenary in 2025, which is already a milestone worth raising a glass to,” notes Raja. “Beyond this, CPH is one of the fastest growing hubs in Europe, with high passenger numbers and a globally recognized role as a pharmaceutical logistics hub.”
“This combination of history and innovation makes Copenhagen the perfect place to host the ACHL,” she explained. “It is a place where we can honor history and shape the next century of aviation together.”
Collaboration that matters
Collaboration remains the primary goal of the event. “We take collaboration very seriously, which is why we have brought everyone under one roof,” Raja explained. “By breaking down silos and creating common forums for airlines, operators, regulators and technology innovators, ACHL creates an environment where truly important conversations can take shape.”
Sustainability will also be prominent throughout the programme. “It is no longer just the CSR sections of annual reports – it is now critical to the business,” she continued. “Delegates will hear views on everything from green logistics strategies to the real scale-up of sustainable aviation fuels and ambitious decarbonisation roadmaps.”
Through these discussions, the event hopes to encourage delegates to move from intent to action: “We want to shift the conversation from why to how – practical solutions, innovative technologies and collaborative models that really help aviation move the sustainability conversation forward.”
Connecting with Scandinavian flair
The ACHL has built a reputation for dynamic networking, something organizers are looking to maintain in 2025. “Networking is the heartbeat of the ACHL, and we are going to ramp up the volume this year,” Raja explained. The program includes a welcome reception on October 14 and an evening at the Copenhagen Circus building – a venue more often associated with entertainment than trade fairs.
Adding a personal touch, the Women in Air Cargo Awards, supported by Brigitte Gledhill, will highlight the professionals shaping the future of the sector. “Expect important conversations, long-lasting connections, and memorable backdrops—you’ll be glad you brought your camera as well as your business cards,” she explained.
When asked what he hopes attendees take away, Raja was clear: “Professionally, I hope they leave feeling better connected and better equipped to take on the big challenges in aviation today. On a personal level, I hope they leave with new friendships, great memories, and maybe a circus building story or two that they’ll still be laughing about next year.”
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