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Volga-Dnepr Group sale to EAS expected soon
Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly set for sale to EAS Group early this year after prolonged financial strain from sanctions reduced fleet operations
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E-commerce elevates Glasgow Prestwick
Scottish airport adds three Chinese e-commerce carriers this year as volumes outperform general cargo amid shifting trade flows from US tariff changes
Amazon Air Cargo: primed for growth
Amazon Air Cargo has doubled its customer base since launching third-party services 12 months ago, with Latin America emerging as key growth market
A year of highs and lows for charter brokers
Tariff-related surges in demand gave the charter market a boost in 2025, but the year has not been without its challenges
Air cargo employees look for greener pastures
Edge Insight survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction among air cargo professionals, with stress and limited career advancement key concerns
Forwarders prepare for another year of volatility
Freight forwarders are preparing for the new year by expanding into new trade lanes, reducing costs, and investing further in technology
Large widebodies to surge over coming decades
Global jet freighter fleet set to expand 50% by 2044 as large widebodies gain market share over mid-sized aircraft, Transport Research Advisory forecasts
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Airfreight demand rises in December but growth expected to slow in 2026
December air cargo demand climbed 6% year on year, but Xeneta forecasts just 2-3% growth in 2026 amid e-commerce headwinds and tariff uncertainty
Airfreight rates fall as post-peak volumes decline across key lanes
Global airfreight rates declined 14.1% last week following typical post-peak season volume drops, with Asia outbound lanes leading the retreat
Air cargo rates on key trades end the year on a high
Spot rates from Hong Kong climbed in December, though growth lagged 2024 levels, reflecting a more measured peak season across key corridors
FedEx stresses tailored approaches needed for Southeast Asia air cargo
Carrier emphasises understanding individual market regulations and infrastructure as production shifts from China drive balanced trade flows
European Union confirms new custom duty on e-commerce packages
EU to charge €3 per item on e-commerce parcels under €150 from third countries, closing duty-free loophole ahead of 2028 customs reform.
Negotiable air cargo document adopted by the UN
Convention enables cargo to be bought, sold or used as collateral during transit across rail, road and air modes, addressing trade finance gap
Prestwick comes top in airfreight at Logistics UK awards
Glasgow Prestwick airport secured the air freight business of the year title at Logistics UK's annual awards, beating four other companies
Volga-Dnepr Group sale to EAS expected soon
Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly set for sale to EAS Group early this year after prolonged financial strain from sanctions reduced fleet operations
Hong Kong Air Cargo adds Amman freighter flights
Carrier adds Jordan to network from 10 January with weekly Saturday service, marking first route expansion of 2026 amid fleet growth plans
Asia Pacific air cargo volumes rise 6.2% in November
Regional carriers recorded 6.2% growth in air cargo demand, driven by South-East Asian and Indian export activity
Suparna adds new Liege-Chongqing freighter flights
Chinese carrier adds western China gateway to European freighter hub, targeting e-commerce and high-tech cargo flows with Boeing 777 service
Airfreight pioneer and QCS founder Dieter Haltmayer passes away
Industry veteran established Quick Cargo Service in 1974 and pioneered SME forwarder cooperative model that reshaped German market dynamics
TGP launches Bremen airfreight unit
Project freight forwarder opens German airfreight operation under IATA licence, targeting time-critical and complex cargo segments
Rhenus Logistics airfreights fragile dinosaur skull
Rhenus moved a 318 kg triceratops skull from Trieste to Dallas, using custom packaging and multimodal coordination for the fossil
Yusen Logistics expands in healthcare with latest acquisition
Yusen Logistics Europe has acquired four Walden Group subsidiaries to create a dedicated healthcare platform across the European market
Mumbai Airport plans to suspend freighter operations for 10 months
Mumbai’s main cargo gateway plans to suspend freighter operations for 10 months starting August 2026 to rebuild its cargo apron
Cargolux selects EFC Aviation for Calgary handling
Cargolux has appointed EFC Aviation to handle its weekly 747-8F service at Calgary, effective 1 February, following market shifts at YYC
Fiege wins deal for cargo handling at Cologne Bonn Cargo Center
Ground handler Fiege Air Cargo Logistics will assume all general cargo handling at Cologne Bonn from 1 January, replacing dnata.