• Demand for air cargo up 8.2 percent y/y in October

    Air freight demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.2 percent year-on-year in October, according to data released by The International Air Transport Association (IATA).
  • Another record breaking year for Budapest Airport as cargo volume exceeds 100,000 tonnes

    Hungarian gateway Budapest Airport expects to break annual record of cargo volume this year with more than 100,000 tonnes already handled between January and November.
  • LATAM Airlines to launch its longest non-stop flight ever between Santiago and Melbourne, Australia

    Latin America based carrier LATAM Airlines will operate a new, non-stop service between Santiago and Melbourne, Australia, from October 5, 2017.
  • India gives a strong start to IAG’s performance in the peak season

    IAG Cargo’s e-commerce prioritise from India has given it a very good start into the peak season.
  • IAG Cargo launches new Paris to New York route through OpenSkies

    IAG Cargo has launched the start of a new Paris Orly to Newark New Jersey route, its first ever direct cargo route between France and the USA.

Friday, March 31, 2017

Qatar Airways offers laptops on US flights post electronics ban

Qatar Airways offers laptops on US flights post electronics ban

Qatar Airways offers laptops on US flights post electronics ban

Acting on the recent electronics ban in the US, Qatar Airways has introduced a solution by offering passengers a laptop loan service. Showing true commitment to travellers affected by the ban the Doha-based airline has taken the notable step to

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering helps to keep energy project on track

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering helps to keep energy project on track

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering helps to keep energy project on track

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has helped to keep an energy industry project on track by delivering a 45-tonne consignment of radiant coils from Vitoria in Spain to Mumbai, India.With construction plans facing delays

Heathrow’s shareholders to invest additional £650 million into the airport

Heathrow’s shareholders to invest additional £650 million into the airport

Heathrow’s shareholders to invest additional £650 million into the airport

Heathrow’s shareholders progressed plans to invest an additional £650 million into Britain’s global gateway over the course of 2019. The plans send a strong signal that Britain continues to be open for business in the eyes of internatio

Grünenthal Group awards logistics contract to K N

Grünenthal Group awards logistics contract to K N

Grünenthal Group awards logistics contract to K+ N

Logistics provider Kuehne Nagel and pharmaceutical research company Grünenthal agree global partnership for land, air and sea freight. Kuehne Nagel is supporting the Grünenthal Group with the reorganisation of the worldwide transp

Cargo container trade expected to grow in 2017

Cargo container trade expected to grow in 2017



Cargo container trade expected to grow in 2017


International trade is expected to grow for the US in 2017, as domestic economic conditions improve and the world economy accelerates, an economic forecaster said at the Port of Long Beach’s 13th annual "Pulse of the Ports Peak Season Forecast."

DHL expands network with new LCL New York - Colombia service

DHL expands network with new LCL New York - Colombia service

DHL expands network with new LCL New York - Colombia service

DHL Global Forwarding has introduced a new direct Less than Container Load (LCL) service from New York to Cartagena, Colombia. The new service will significantly improve transit times from the Northeast and Midwest US regions passing through New York.

Qatar Airways Cargo transports European equine guests to Omaha, Nebraska

Qatar Airways Cargo transports European equine guests to Omaha, Nebraska

Qatar Airways Cargo transports European equine guests to Omaha, Nebraska

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported fifty of the finest European equine guests to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, where the world’s best riders and horses will compete at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals from

Freight volume up 1.8 percent for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in 2016

Freight volume up 1.8 percent for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in 2016

Freight volume up 1.8 percent for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in 2016

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has reported revenues of £174 million for 2016 as its freight volumes rose 1.8 percent in a challenging market environment.Overall, the airline carried 218,000 tonnes of cargo across its i

Homeware retailer Lakeland awards contract to Kerry Logistics

Homeware retailer Lakeland awards contract to Kerry Logistics

Homeware retailer Lakeland awards contract to Kerry Logistics

Asia’s Kerry Logistics is awarded a contract by Lakeland to be its logistics service provider. Kerry Logistics will provide the retailer with global freight forwarding services including ocean freight and supply chain solutions, as well a

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Turkish Airlines takes delivery of fourth A330-300 from Intrepid Aviation

Turkish Airlines takes delivery of fourth A330-300 from Intrepid Aviation

Turkish Airlines takes delivery of fourth A330-300 from Intrepid Aviation

Aircraft lessor Intrepid Aviation has delivered an A330-300 on long-term lease to Turkish Airlines following completion of an interior cabin reconfiguration and other works performed by SR Technics in Zurich.This mar

Alaska Airlines names Wayne Newton as new vice president of airport operations

Alaska Airlines names Wayne Newton as new vice president of airport operations

Alaska Airlines names Wayne Newton as new vice president of airport operations

Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected Wayne Newton as vice president of airport operations and customer service. In his new role, Newton will oversee airport operations in 84 cities and a team of more than 2,700 employees and contractors.

Cebu Pacific Air inks maintenance pact with AIR FRANCE KLM MRO arm

Cebu Pacific Air inks maintenance pact with AIR FRANCE KLM MRO arm

Cebu Pacific Air inks maintenance pact with AIR FRANCE KLM MRO arm

Philippines’ carrier Cebu Pacific Air has selected Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its Airbus A320 fleet.

The long term contract covers a fleet of over 40 Airbus A320s, and encompasses full component support and solutions, including repairs and local pool access to maximise aircraft availability, for both its A320ceos and its future A320neos.

Cargolux 747-8 freighter becomes first to reach 1 million hours on the GEnx engine

Cargolux 747-8 freighter becomes first to reach 1 million hours on the GEnx engine

Cargolux 747-8 freighter becomes first to reach 1 million hours on the GEnx engine

Luxembourg based all cargo airline Cargolux’s 747-8 freighter flies one million hours on GEnx engine and remains GE’s GEnx fleet leader in total operating hours.The engine type was in service for five and

Panalpina to appoint Cargolux’s former CEO Dirk Reich to its Board of Directors

Panalpina to appoint Cargolux’s former CEO Dirk Reich to its Board of Directors

Panalpina to appoint Cargolux’s former CEO Dirk Reich to its Board of Directors

Panalpina’s board of directors proposes to elect Dirk Reich as a new member of the board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on May 3, 2017. He would succeed Roger Schmid, who will not st

Singapore Changi Airport sees 7.9 percent increase in cargo volume in February

Singapore Changi Airport sees 7.9 percent increase in cargo volume in February

Singapore Changi Airport sees 7.9 percent increase in cargo volume in February

Singapore Changi Airport has handled 146, 870 tonnes of cargo shipments in the month of February 2017. This represents an increase of 7.9 percent compared to the same period last year.The gateway has handled 4.67 mil

Lufthansa Cargo and GRADLYN take utmost care of ‘special passengers’

Lufthansa Cargo and GRADLYN take utmost care of ‘special passengers’

Lufthansa Cargo and GRADLYN take utmost care of ‘special passengers’

The Animal Travel Agency and Lufthansa Cargo transported two nine-month-old males from the Opel Zoo to Jerusalem for reproduction, whereas their offspring will be returned to the wild in the future to ensure the iconic species is safeguarded and preserved for future generations to see.

Cathay Pacific Airways, Lufthansa Group enter into new codeshare agreement

Cathay Pacific Airways, Lufthansa Group enter into new codeshare agreement

Cathay Pacific Airways, Lufthansa Group enter into new codeshare agreement

HongKong’s Cathay Pacific Airways and the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s leading airline group, will offer their passengers selected flights under their partner’s flight number in future (code-sharing).F

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

UK receives fresh flowers for Mother’s Day onboard CargoLogicAir

UK receives fresh flowers for Mother’s Day onboard CargoLogicAir

UK receives fresh flowers for Mother’s Day onboard CargoLogicAir

CargoLogicAir (CLA) has helped to satisfy the demand for fresh flowers for Mother’s Day in the UK by flying over 100 tonnes of roses, carnations and other favourites into London Stansted Airport from Bogota, Colombia.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for its contribution to the CEIV Pharma Programme

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for its contribution to the CEIV Pharma Programme

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for its contribution to the CEIV Pharma Programme

IATA has recognised the Cargo Community at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for their contribution, support, and endorsement of its CEIV Pharma Programme.“The European freight market is one of the largest in the worl

Orlando Melbourne Airport sees 3.2 percent increase in passenger traffic

Orlando Melbourne Airport sees 3.2 percent increase in passenger traffic

Orlando Melbourne Airport sees 3.2 percent increase in passenger traffic

Orlando Melbourne Airport has witnessed 3.2 percent increase year to date in passenger traffic compared to the same period last year.Airport passenger numbers for February 2017 alone rose 3.6 percent

Colombia’s Avianca and its subsidiaries see 4.1 percent increase in passenger traffic in February

Colombia’s Avianca and its subsidiaries see 4.1 percent increase in passenger traffic in February

Colombia’s Avianca and its subsidiaries see 4.1 percent increase in passenger traffic in February

Avianca’s subsidiary companies have transported 2,326,728 passengers in February this year, an increase of 4.1 percent compared to February 2016.Capacity, measured in ASKs (available seat kilometers), increased

Saturday, March 25, 2017

DP World comes to aid of drought affected Somaliland

DP World comes to aid of drought affected Somaliland

DP World comes to aid of drought affected Somaliland

DP World is delivering over 4.5 million litres of water to people living in villages in the Sahil region of Somaliland. The water will be distributed in 410 tankers, carrying 11,000 litres each. The aid is estimated to reach 15,000 people living in villa

Construction of first full scale passenger Hyperloop capsule underway; delivery likely in early 2018

Construction of first full scale passenger Hyperloop capsule underway; delivery likely in early 2018

Construction of first full scale passenger Hyperloop capsule underway; delivery likely in early 2018

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has begun construction of the first full scale passenger Hyperloop capsule. The company claims that this capsule is the culmination of over three years and thousands of hours of design, research and analysis. The Hyperloop w

Friday, March 24, 2017

Cargolux signs agreement for environmentally friendly beam solution

Cargolux signs agreement for environmentally friendly beam solution

Cargolux signs agreement for environmentally friendly beam solution

Cargolux Airlines, Luxembourg based all cargo airline, has signed an agreement with German based company Trinkaus-Solutions for the use of its squAIR-timber product. Cargolux is the first airline worldwide to introduce the lightweight material in its ope