Welcome

Introducing UKACC Next Gen: Connecting the Future of Freight

 

Are you a rising professional aged 35 or under in the freight Industry (road, air, sea)?

UKACC Next Gen is here for you! This dynamic new networking group is designed to bring together the next generation of talent from across road, air, and sea freight

Our mission? To create a welcoming social space (strictly no business agendas) where young professionals like you can connect, unwind, and share experiences. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to expand your circle, UKACC Next Gen is the perfect place to build friendships and strengthen the bonds within our vibrant community.

While our events are primarily held in the London/Heathrow area, we wholeheartedly invite participants from across the UK to join us. UKACC Next Gen is about inclusivity, and we’re excited to see fresh faces from different regions and backgrounds.

We’ll be hosting a variety of events throughout the year, offering an opportunity to engage in a larger, lively community setting. As a non-profit organization, our gatherings also have a greater purpose, with proceeds going to charity.

At UKACC Next Gen events, you’re free to network as much or as little as you like. Whether you’re mingling with new peers or sticking with familiar faces, the focus is on making the experience enjoyable and meaningful for you.

Join us and be part of a new era in freight industry networking—fun, inclusive, and forward-looking. Let’s shape the future together!

Why Join?

  • Network with industry pros and other young members
  • Access exclusive events, talks, and site tours
  • Learn through mentorship, webinars, and training sessions
  • Be seen — showcase your ideas and stand out to employers
  • Stay informed with insider insights and updates

What’s Coming Up

  • Launch event details
  • Member spotlights
  • Career Q&A sessions
  • Behind-the-scenes cargo operations tour
  • Social events (Pub Quiz, Paddle Tennis & much more)

 

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UKACC Membership Terms & Conditions

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UKACC Membership Terms & Conditions

UKACC – History, Purpose and Current Activities

The United Kingdom Air Cargo Club (UKACC) is one of the longest-established networking and social organisations serving the UK air cargo and freight forwarding industry. Founded in 1962 by senior figures within the air cargo sector, the organisation was created to provide a professional yet social environment where individuals working across the cargo community could build relationships, support industry colleagues and raise money for charitable causes.

The Club’s first Chairman was Dick Haynes of Lufthansa German Airlines, and since its formation UKACC has grown from a small London-based membership group into one of the best-known industry networking organisations within the UK freight and logistics sector.

Today, UKACC continues to operate as a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation focused on bringing together professionals from the air cargo and logistics industry, organising networking and social events, supporting charitable fundraising initiatives, encouraging inclusivity and supporting the next generation of freight and logistics professionals.

UKACC Member

Membership Type: Free membership — members must be signed up to the UKACC mailing list.

Role Purpose

To support and participate in the activities, networking opportunities and charitable objectives of UKACC while contributing positively to the air cargo and logistics community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the aims and objectives of UKACC
  • Attend and participate in UKACC events and networking activities where possible
  • Conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all UKACC functions
  • Promote UKACC positively within the industry
  • Encourage collaboration, inclusivity and industry engagement
  • Support charitable fundraising initiatives organised by UKACC
  • Maintain current membership status and ensure contact details are up to date
  • Adhere to any membership rules, codes of conduct or organisational policies

Benefits of Membership

  • Access to industry networking opportunities
  • Participation in social and charitable events
  • Opportunities to build professional relationships across the logistics sector
  • Platform to entertain customers and suppliers
  • Inclusion within one of the UK air cargo industry’s longest-established networking communities

Person Specification

Members should work in the cargo, logistics or freight industry, demonstrate professionalism and integrity, be respectful and collaborative, and share an interest in supporting the wider industry community.

Membership Confirmation

I confirm that in applying for membership to UKACC, I will abide by the person specification above and will carry out the key responsibilities in return for the benefit of membership.

Membership is an individual membership and, should I move companies within the cargo industry, membership will move with me. It will be my responsibility to advise the Club of any employment status changes.

If I move out of the cargo industry, I understand that my membership is at the discretion of the Club and can be terminated.