THE PALLET NEWSLETTER

July 2025 Edition

Stay Updated on Air Cargo & Logistics — Uncover What Fuels the Industry

✈️ From the President’s Desk

Dear Members,

We’re flying through the summer, and momentum is high! June wrapped with a truly special look at O’Hare’s airside operations — an unforgettable event that brought us even closer to the heart of our industry.

Now, all eyes are on our Annual Golf Outing on August 14th, which is officially SOLD OUT and set to be our biggest and best yet as we proudly celebrate 70 years of IACAC. Thank you to all who registered and to our generous sponsors for making it possible.

We’re also counting down to our Oktoberfest celebration in September at Church Street Brewing — a perfect mix of Bavarian charm and air cargo camaraderie.

We hope to see you there!

Warm regards,
Christina Aguirre
President, IACAC

📬 Newsletter compiled and edited by Victoria Rahmanovic, IACAC Communications Committee

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🛫 IACAC News & Announcements

📌 Membership Updates
No new member announcements this month — but keep an eye out for exciting updates in the next edition!

🎓 Scholarship Applications Now Open
Support the future of our industry by spreading the word about our 2025 Scholarship Program.

📢 Industry News & Updates — July 2025

✈️ Air Cargo Market Resilient Amid Policy Shifts

Section 301 Tariffs Rise to 34% on Chinese Goods (USTR)
Effective August 12, the U.S. will increase tariffs on select Chinese imports following a USTR review.

📅 Upcoming Events & Networking Opportunities

⛳ Annual Golf Outing — August 14th (SOLD OUT)

📍 St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, West Chicago

We’re celebrating 70 years of IACAC at our largest and most exciting golf outing yet! Thank you to all sponsors and players — we can’t wait to tee off.

🍺 Willkommen to Oktoberfest! — September 18th

📍 Church Street Brewing Company, Itasca, IL

Join us for a Bavarian-inspired evening of networking, craft beer, hearty fare, raffles, and casual industry connections — all in true IACAC style.

Prost! 🍻

👉 STAY TUNED

🗓 2025 IACAC Events Calendar

✅ JAN — Tour of UPS Facility (7th)
✅ FEB — Puttshack (13th)
✅ MAR — March Madness at Pop’s Pizza (20th)
✅ APR — Global K9 Screening Demo (10th)
✅ MAY — Cinco de Mayo Celebration (1st)
✅ JUNE — Chicago Dogs Game (12th)
✅ JULY — O’Hare Airport Tour (June 26th) (No formal July event)
✅ AUG — Golf Outing (14th)
✅ SEPT — Willkommen Oktoberfest (18th)
✅ OCT — Compliance Day (16th)
✅ NOV — Elections (20th)
✅ DEC — Holiday Luncheon (9th)

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🎉 Culture & Community

📸 Photo of the Month

Our O’Hare Airport Tour offered members an exclusive airside experience and a deep dive into the cargo operations that keep ORD at the top of global air freight.

💡 Did You Know?

ORD is home to 130+ cargo-focused operators, moving over 2 million metric tons of freight annually, making it a key force in global logistics.

🏆 IACAC Event Winners — Free Membership Giveaway

At each IACAC event, we raffle off one free individual membership (or $50 toward a corporate membership).

Congratulations to this year’s winners! 🎉

✅ FEB — Puttshack (13th)
🏅 Laura Candella, ArcBest

✅ MAR — March Madness at Pop’s Pizza (20th)
🏅 Lisa Hennessey, Avalon Risk Management

✅ APR — Global K9 Screening Demonstration (10th)
🏅 Scott Bergbreiter, PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics)

✅ MAY — Cinco de Mayo Celebration (1st)
🏅 Jesse Maugle, American Worldwide Agencies (AWA)

✅ JUNE — Chicago Dogs Game (12th)
🏅 Dakota Palacios, Dakota Express

❌ JULY — No giveaway this month

👀 Will your name be next? Join us at Oktoberfest or another upcoming event for your chance to win!

📢 Get Involved!

IACAC is always looking for:

• Event Sponsors

• Volunteers

• Industry Contributors

👉 Interested in getting involved? Contact us today!