Sean Petzer, founder of ESBD ES Business Development, says South African exporters and importers are switching to more environmentally sustainable packaging systems, or at the very least, looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment.
Shippers and airlines are under pressure to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastic packaging generated by freight operations.
A new report by the International Air Transport Association Iata emphasises the industry's need to reduce the use of plastic sheeting and stretch wrap, commonly found in cargo operations.
The report calls for a shift towards circular economies in materials usage, product design and waste management, which will align the operations of the air cargo industry with broader environmental goals.
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