The Singapore Air Cargo Agents Association (SAAA@Singapore), together with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), hosted the 5th Air Cargo Day 2025 to strengthen industry partnerships and workforce transformation, reported Singapore's Payload Asia.

The event, held on November 7 at Tanah Merah Country Club, was graced by Transport Minister Sun Xueling, who delivered the keynote address highlighting collaboration and trust as key enablers of efficiency and innovation in the air cargo sector.

The occasion marked the launch of the Job Redesign Playbook for Aviation, developed by IHRP, Workforce Singapore, SAAA@Singapore and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. The playbook aims to equip enterprises with tools to implement job redesign and strengthen operational excellence.

SAAA@Singapore signed seven Memoranda of Understanding with industry partners to enhance training, compliance and collaboration. These included agreements with IATA on specialised training, the Ministry of Transport on ICAO Annex 17 security standards, and the Singapore National Employers Federation on responsible employment practices.

Other MOUs were signed with the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, the Association of Aerospace Industries, the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. These partnerships aim to deepen cross-sectoral collaboration, knowledge exchange and workforce transformation.

Established in 1971, SAAA@Singapore represents the nation's air cargo community and continues to advocate industry growth, regulatory trust and professional standards. The biennial Air Cargo Day serves as a platform to reinforce Singapore's position as a global air cargo hub.