In order to increase support and understanding of the fast-growing and profitable North Texas cargo business, DFW Airport and the Metroplex air cargo community joined forces to reestablish the dormant Dallas-Fort Worth Air Cargo Association.

Economic Impact of Air Cargo
DFW Airport's cargo business plays a vital role in enhancing the prosperity of the North Texas economy. DFW has 17 international cargo flights per week, serving four countries and generating some $25 million in economic impact annually. Revenues from the international air cargo business are derived from items such as fuel expenditures, landing fees, crew expenses, ground transportation, freight forwarding and warehousing services. These direct and indirect expenditures benefit the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and are the cornerstone of economic development for the region.

Air Cargo Association
Open to all individuals, businesses and organizations actively involved in the Metroplex's air cargo industry, the Dallas-Fort Worth Air Cargo Association brings together all elements of the area's air logistics industry into a single, dynamic force for progress and growth in the ever-expanding arena of world trade and economic development.

The mission of the Association is to offer a unique opportunity to exchange information and ideas and influence the everyday growth of the air cargo community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The group believes that a strong association plays a vital role in enhancing cooperation, understanding and commerce among the DFW area cargo community.

The Association has defined its purpose as the following:

• To present a unified voice for air cargo issues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
• To further the exchange of ideas and solutions to common industry problems
• To improve industry relations and communication between various constituents
• To provide for orderly, uniformed planning for the future of the Dallas-Fort Worth area air cargo industry
• To educate members of the air cargo industry on issues that may impact them

Evolution of the Air Cargo Association
The Association evolved from the DFW Airport Air Cargo Committee, a group of Airport cargo professionals from airlines, forwarders, brokers, shippers and federal agencies that meet once a month to discuss issues and promote the cargo business at DFW Airport. The Air Cargo Committee discussed the need for an Association and conducted a survey to establish quantitatively the interest in organizing, forming and participating in an organization representing the area air cargo community. The survey came back with very positive results, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Air Cargo Association was formed!

The Association's first meeting was held on March 26, 2001 at the DFW Hyatt East Hotel. The guest speaker was Mark Najarian, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for American Airlines Cargo. Attendance was well over 100 interested people from the local cargo community.

The Association's current Board of Directors includes:
Jim Morrisroe (Fed Ex) - President
Oscar Couto (American Airlines) - Vice President
Tad Matsuura (Nippon Cargo Airlines ) - Secretary
Frank Choi (Korean Air) - Treasurer

Meetings are planned for the last Monday of the month at the DFW Hyatt East Tower. To become a member or for additional information, please contact Jim Morrisroe at 972 615 9907.

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