- 1971
- Formation of the Singapore Aircargo Agents Association
- 1977
- Change of name to "The Singapore Aircargo Agents Association"
- 1978
- Official adoption of the SAAA logo
- 1979
- Standard Trading Conditions were implemented
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Our Milestones
Key moments in the history of the Singapore Aircargo Agents Association — from our founding in 1971 to our role in Singapore's air cargo industry today.
1971 — 2026
A journey of purpose
Swipe through six decades of milestones — from our founding to today's industry leadership.
Timeline
SAAA Milestones
A decade-by-decade record of SAAA's growth, advocacy, training development, and industry partnerships.
1971
- Formation of the Singapore Aircargo Agents Association
1977
- Change of name to "The Singapore Aircargo Agents Association"
1978
- Official adoption of the SAAA logo
1979
- Standard Trading Conditions were implemented
1970s
- 1971
- Formation of the Singapore Aircargo Agents Association
- 1977
- Change of name to "The Singapore Aircargo Agents Association"
- 1978
- Official adoption of the SAAA logo
- 1979
- Standard Trading Conditions were implemented
1980s
- 1982
- First Dangerous Goods Course was conducted
- 1985
- SAAA together with Air Cargo Association of Korea (ACAK) mooted the idea of forming a Federation of Asia-Pacific Aircargo Agents Associations (FAPAA). FAPAA was formed in the same year
- 1986
- First FAPAA meeting was held in Singapore
1990s
- 1991
- SAAA was invited to serve on the National Computer Board (NCB) Committee
- 1993
- SAAA set up a Task Force to research and advise on Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- 1995
- First SAAA Charity Golf Tournament was held in aid of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore
- 1996
- SAAA celebrated its 25th Anniversary
- 1997
- Chairman SAAA, invited to participate in the 4th Brunei-Singapore Exchange delegation led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Law
2000s
- 2000
- Forklift Driving Certification Course granted SDF
- 2001
- SAAA Members invited to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Regional Dangerous Goods Seminar for Asia and Pacific region
- 2002
- Hosting of the 12th AFFA General Meeting by SAAA & SLA
- 2003
- Launch of CargoTec Pte Ltd at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club
- 2007
- SAAA participated in the Career Fair Exhibition 2007
- 2008
- SAAA, Airport Police Division and CAAS jointly organised the Regulated Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR) Outreach Programme
2010s
- 2011
- SAAA participated in the first Aviation Open House under the invitation of CAAS
- 2012
- SAAA was invited by CAAS to sit in the Air Cargo Manpower Advisory Committee
- 2013
- Rebranding of SAAA@Singapore
- 2014
- SAAA@Singapore has been awarded bizSAFE Level 3 certification from Workplace Safety and Health Council
- 2015
- SAAA@Singapore has been awarded bizSAFE Partner certification from Workplace Safety and Health Council
- SAAA Permits Office refreshed and renovated
- Reinstatement of SAAA Pink & Green Slip Members Programme
- 2016
- Appreciation letter to SAAA@Singapore by SG50 Steering Committee, chaired by Mr Heng Swee Keat, for its special partner role at celebrating SG50 with SAAA SG50 Charity Golf event in aid of Rainbow Centre.
- SAAA Cargo Services Pte. Ltd. has been awarded as 2016 Asia Pacific Top Performing IATA Accredited Training School (ATS), as well as a 2016 Premier Circle Member
- SAAA's Lead Project with Spring Singapore (Air Cargo Terminal Shuttle – ACTS Community Project)
- SAAA's Airfreight Forward Event, supported by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Singapore Police Force (SPF), attended an audience of over 250 people comprising, shippers and freight forwarders.
- 2017
- SAAA's Appointment by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to manage Professional Career Conversion Programs
- SAAA and IATA's first inaugural Air Cargo Day held in Singapore, a biennial event, graced by SMS Ms Sim Ann, Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry.
- 2018
- SAAA Cargo Services Pte. Ltd. awarded as 2016 Asia Pacific Top Performing IATA Accredited Training School (ATS), as well as a 2016 Premier Circle Member
- 2019
- SAAA as program partner on IATA CEIV Fresh program, supported by Changi Airport Group (CAG), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG)
- SAAA Cargo Services e-Learning Courses made available: Introduction to the Air Cargo Business, ULD Handling and Cargo Handling
2020s
- 2020
- SAAA's extended appointment by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to manage Place and Train Programme (PnT).
- SAAA Cargo Services Pte Ltd (IATA Accredited Training School) qualified as 2020 Regional Top Performer ATS
- Commencement of SAAA Cargo Services Incoterms 2020 training course
- 2021
- SAAA@Singapore, first organisation globally to achieve IATA CBTA Excellence accreditation for Dangerous Goods Training
- SAAA@Singapore awarded the CAG Airport Safety Awards (ASA) for the dedication, commitment and courage in fighting the pandemic alongside the Airport Community
- 2022
- SAAA's extended appointment by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to manage Job Redesign & Job Reskilling (JRR).
- 2023
- SAAA@Singapore awarded the President's Certificate of Commendation (Covid-19)
- SAAA as lead association driving SG Pavillion at Transport Logistics and Air Cargo (TLAC)'s Inaugural Southeast Asia edition in Singapore
- 2024
- SAAA's Hazmat Transport Driver Permit (HTDP) course approved by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
- SAAA hosting of Aviation Government Delegation team from India and China
- SG Pavillion Booth led by SAAA at CeMat event in partnership with LogiSym.
- 2025
- SAAA's Project IMDD (Inspire, Mentor, Discover & Develop), supported by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), provides internship opportunities and industry exposure to nurture the next generation of air cargo talent.
- SAAA partnered with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) for security training, IATA for dangerous goods standards, SNEF for employment practices, alongside ASME, AAIS, SSIA, and LSCMS
- Job Redesign Playbook: Jointly launched by CAAS, IHRP, Workforce Singapore, and SAAA@Singapore to drive workforce transformation and cross-sector collaboration
- 2026
- First International Trade Mission, CAAS-SAAA-SUTD S.M.A.R.T Enterpreneurship X Global: Shanghai (AI & Robotics) Learning Journey
- Expanding SAAA's International Reach as the Lead Association of the Singapore Pavilion on its first overseas trip to Shanghai, China (Transport Logistic, Project Cargo & Air Cargo Shanghai 2026)
- SAAA goes Digital, Connecting Our Air Cargo Community with a new digital platform