• 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.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Volga-Dnepr helps Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production target

Volga-Dnepr helps Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production target

Volga-Dnepr helps Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production target


Canadian mining company Baffinland Iron Mines appointed outsize cargo specialist Volga-Dnepr Airlines to help them increase its iron ore production quota in 2017 at

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB takes shape in Airbus’ assembly station

Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB takes shape in Airbus’ assembly station


Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB takes shape in Airbus’ assembly station

The assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and also the tailcon

Airports Council International reports 8.3 percent y/y increase in freight volume in Q1 2017

Airports Council International reports 8.3 percent y/y increase in freight volume in Q1 2017

Airports Council International reports 8.3 percent y/y increase in freight volume in Q1 2017


The trade association of the world's airports, Airports Council International, has reported freight volumes registered in the first quarter of 2017 and in the

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights from the Middle East and Germany to key destinations in Turkey

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights from the Middle East and Germany to key destinations in Turkey

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights from the Middle East and Germany to key destinations in Turkey

Turkish Airlines has launched new flights from various cities in the Middle East and Germany to some of the most attractive cities of Turkey, beginning from Jun

Air Cargo carriers should leverage digital assets to stay competitive

Air Cargo carriers should leverage digital assets to stay competitive


Air Cargo carriers should leverage digital assets to stay competitive

 Senior executives of global air cargo airlines that assembled in Bangkok sounded out to their counterparts in the industry to take the critical step – embrace disruptive new-gen technology to remain relevant in an increasingly digital world. In a m

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Friday, May 26, 2017

American Airlines Cargo expands pet discount programme for US military

American Airlines Cargo expands pet discount programme for US military

American Airlines Cargo expands pet discount programme for US military

In recognition of the dedicated military personal serving domestically and abroad, American Airlines Cargo announces the expansion of its military discount programme to include the transport of personal pets to and from all international origins and dest

Czech Airlines Technics enters into landing gear maintenance agreement with Air France Group

Czech Airlines Technics enters into landing gear maintenance agreement with Air France Group

Czech Airlines Technics enters into landing gear maintenance agreement with Air France Group


Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of the Czech Aeroholding Group, which provides aircraft maintenance services, has won a several-round tender and entered into a nine-year agreement based on which it will provide landing gear maintenance

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub

Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub


Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub

Lazada Singapore, an online shopping company has moved its warehouse operation to Singapore Post(SingPost) Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub in Tampines Logistics Park.With investments by Alibaba in both companies, th

Sky Gates Cargo Airlines to add another B747-400F to its fleet

Sky Gates Cargo Airlines to add another B747-400F to its fleet

Sky Gates Cargo Airlines to add another B747-400F to its fleet

Sky Gates, Russian allcargo airline, has announced its plans to increase their freighter fleet with another Boeing 747-400F Fullfreighter.This move comes after the carrier launched operations between Russia, Europe a

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar has completed its construction of a multifunctional logistics warehouse the Thilawa Logistics Center, in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The new warehouse will start its operations from J

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar has completed its construction of a multifunctional logistics warehouse the Thilawa Logistics Center, in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The new warehouse will start its operations from J

WFS realigns top management to strengthen its global position

WFS realigns top management to strengthen its global position

WFS realigns top management to strengthen its global position

Air freight specialist Worldwide Flight Services said it plans to expand its cargo and ground handling operations globally and has appointed executives to its leadership team. WFS’ Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia regions will be divided into t

Unisys launches solution to enhance pharma visibility

Unisys launches solution to enhance pharma visibility

Unisys launches solution to enhance pharma visibility


Unisys Corporation has launched PharmaTrack, new software that combines leading security, advanced data analytics and compliance technology in a single, unified platform to provide life sciences and healthcare companies enhanced visibility and oversight

Saudia Cargo turns its focus on high yield temperature sensitive cargo

Saudia Cargo turns its focus on high yield temperature sensitive cargo

Saudia Cargo turns its focus on high yield temperature sensitive cargo

Reji John From dry goods to perishables to pharma, Saudia Cargo has been continuously enhancing its product offerings and quality of service to its customers. Pharma has been an important product category for

K N enters into strategic cooperation to support China’s Shanghai to Taicang Express

K N enters into strategic cooperation to support China’s Shanghai to Taicang Express

K+N enters into strategic cooperation to support China’s Shanghai to Taicang Express


Logistics giant Kuehne Nagel has signed a strategic cooperation with Jiangsu Taicang Port Authority and Shanghai Port Authority Zhenghe Terminal to promote a sea link between the Shanghai and Taicang ports.The Port

TAAG Angola Airlines renews B747-400 freighter contract with Network Airline Management

TAAG Angola Airlines renews B747-400 freighter contract with Network Airline Management

TAAG Angola Airlines renews B747-400 freighter contract with Network Airline Management

 TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, has renewed its long-term freighter aircraft contract with Network Airline Management.Operating a weekly scheduled service from Liege, Belgium, to Luanda, the cap

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Emirates SkyCargo helps boost perishables exports from Vietnam to the UAE

Emirates SkyCargo helps boost perishables exports from Vietnam to the UAE

Emirates SkyCargo helps boost perishables exports from Vietnam to the UAE

Dubai based Emirates SkyCargo has seen a near fivefold increase in the volumes of exports of fruits including rambutans and lychees from Vietnam to Dubai over the last year.Vietnam is an important market for food exports and in 2016, Vie

Monday, May 22, 2017

Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs; Cargo Director post removed

Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs; Cargo Director post removed

Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs; Cargo Director post removed


In a major organisational shake-up Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, cuts 600 jobs across senior, middle management and non-managerial roles in its head office in Hong Kong. “This is part of a transformation programme to make Cath

SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore

SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore

SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore

Singapore Airlines' (SIA) wholly-owned subsidiary, SIA Cargo, is to be reintegrated as a Division within SIA, in a move intended to improve efficiency through greater synergy with the wider SIA.The re-integratio

Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle

Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle

Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle

Alaska Airlines 737 delivered the first shipment of fresh Copper River salmon from Cordova Alaska, to Seattle, marking the start of the summer salmon grilling season.The first shipment was of 22,000 pounds in additio

Hong Kong Airport records steady traffic growth in April 2017

Hong Kong Airport records steady traffic growth in April 2017

Hong Kong Airport records steady traffic growth in April 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen steady growth in cargo and passenger traffic in April 2017.Cargo volume and flight movements increased 8.9 percent and 3.1 percent to 398,000 tonnes and 34,740, respect

Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighters deliver 11 generators to Madagascar’s capital city

Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighters deliver 11 generators to Madagascar’s capital city

Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighters deliver 11 generators to Madagascar’s capital city

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered eleven generators onboard a series of six An-124-100 freighter flights to increase the capacity of the power plant supplying Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar.The flights were completed over a 14-

GAC Samudera Logistics unveils plans for temp controlled pharma facility

GAC Samudera Logistics unveils plans for temp controlled pharma facility

GAC Samudera Logistics unveils plans for temp controlled pharma facility

Work is underway to convert part of GAC Samudera Logistics’ Cikarang distribution centre into a multi-user temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and food grade facility. The new facility, which is the first to be fully owned and operated by a third

Friday, May 12, 2017

Dachser integrates Azkar with name change

Dachser integrates Azkar with name change

Dachser integrates Azkar with name change

Dachser has integrated its Iberian subsidiary Azkar Group into its European road network. The overland transport organisations will operate under the names of Dachser Spain and Dachser Portugal in the future. This was announced by CEO Bernhard Simon, COO

IAG Cargo launches global loyalty programme FWD.Rewards

IAG Cargo launches global loyalty programme FWD.Rewards

IAG Cargo launches global loyalty programme FWD.Rewards

IAG Cargo has launched a new loyalty programme named FWD.Rewards which is aimed at the small and medium sized forwarder market. The programme will allow businesses to earn points every time they ship, which can then be converted into commercial flights,

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt gets faster ordering process

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt gets faster ordering process

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt gets faster ordering process

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt is developing faster and consistent ordering processes with an improved flow of information for the pharmaceutical industry. These efforts are based on a combined IT solution for automated and electronic process support whic

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Frankfurt Airport handles 185,340 metric tonnes cargo in April 2017

Frankfurt Airport handles 185,340 metric tonnes cargo in April 2017

Frankfurt Airport handles 185,340 metric tonnes cargo in April 2017

In April 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) cargo throughput (airfreight airmail) grew by 1.9 percent to 185,340 metric tonnes in the reporting month. An increase, however, was tempered by the production slowdown during the Easter period, thus remaining bel

STAT Trade Times joins hands with CCA to host Global Perishable Conference in Addis Ababa

STAT Trade Times joins hands with CCA to host Global Perishable Conference in Addis Ababa

STAT Trade Times joins hands with CCA to host Global Perishable Conference in Addis Ababa

The global perishable air cargo industry is estimated to be valued at nearly USD 250 billion. The Cool Chain Association (CCA) in its capacity as an industry organisation supports and takes initiatives to address the challenges in the movement of perisha

Cargonaut’s Compliance Checker speeds up cargo movement in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Cargonaut’s Compliance Checker speeds up cargo movement in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Cargonaut’s Compliance Checker speeds up cargo movement in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

A new online Compliance Checker, developed as part of Schiphol’s Smart Cargo Mainport Program, speeds up cargo flows by detecting data errors in air waybills. Developed as part of the European Green Fast Lanes Project, the system automatically insp

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Kuehne Nagel's AGM approves proposals of the Board of Directors

Kuehne Nagel's AGM approves proposals of the Board of Directors

Kuehne + Nagel's AGM approves proposals of the Board of Directors

At Annual General Meeting of Kuehne Nagel’s International AG, Dr Joerg Wolle and all other Board Members has been re-elected for another one-year term and all proposals were approved by a large majority.The s

Lufthansa Cargo opens RFS-Cool service booking

Lufthansa Cargo opens RFS-Cool service booking

Lufthansa Cargo opens  RFS-Cool service booking

In a bid to better its commitment in the field of temperature-sensitive cargo, Lufthansa Cargo is offering the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option to its customers. Lufthansa Cargo is the first cargo airline to offer its cust

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Lufthansa introduces real-time tracking with ‘livesensor'

Lufthansa introduces real-time tracking with ‘livesensor'

Lufthansa introduces real-time tracking with ‘livesensor'

As part of improving the services, Lufthansa Cargo has added an optional monitoring service, liveSensor. The new application allows the customers to keep an eye on their shipments over the course of the entire transport route, in real time.