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NewsManagement changes at forwarder network WCA
Source: Shutterstock Freight forwarder network WCAworld has announced a series of management changes at its project, dangerous goods and affiliate network Lognet Global. WCA Dangerous Goods and WCA Projects networks general manager Bruce Cutillo retired at the end of 2024 after 11 years in the role and ...
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NewsDB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route
German freight forwarder DB Schenker has launched a new air cargo route between Ezhou in China and Frankfurt in Germany to help it develop business in China
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NewsWelcome to the new Air Cargo News website
Welcome to the new Air Cargo News website, bringing you all the same great content as well as the ability to manage the products we deliver to you.
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NewsCargo carrier Air Incheon applies for new US routes
Air Incheon becomes IATA member Photo: Air Incheon Air Incheon has applied for a permit to carry out scheduled and charter flights to the US as it continues to expand its operations worldwide. The South Korean cargo airline applied “for a foreign air carrier permit and an ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo recaps most unusual 2024 shipments
An aircraft turbine, a red panda and unique artwork were amongst the most unusual shipments transported by Lufthansa Cargo in 2024.
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NewsGlobal Feeder Services now US GSA for Antonov
Antonov AN-124. Photo: Oleh Yatskiv/Shutterstock Global Feeder Services has become the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Antonov Company in the US as part of a new strategic partnership. Ukrainian carrier Antonov Airlines, now based in Leipzig, Germany due to the Ukraine-Russia war, is known for its fleet ...
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NewsJetSMART Airlines opts for ECS Group in South America
JetSMART has signed up with ECS Group for GSSA services across four South American countries
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NewsForward Air considers sale
Photo: Shutterstock US transport company Forward Air is considering a potential sale or merger as part of a review of its financial performance and value. The Forward Air board of directors will consider options including a sale, merger or another strategic or financial transaction “to maximize shareholder ...
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NewsMexico’s new tariff announcements to put pressure ‘border skipping’
Companies looking to import goods to North America through Mexico are facing rising costs
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NewsTam becomes GSSA for China Cargo Airlines in the Philippines
Alvin Tam Source: Tam Group Hong Kong-headquartered Tam Group has been appointed as the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for China Cargo Airlines in the Philippines. The partnership officially commenced on January 1 and follows Tam Group’s appointment as GSSA for China Cargo Airlines in Malaysia ...
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NewsRates on key east-west trades end the year on a high
Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong reached an annual high in December as demand hit peak levels. Figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index, based on TAC data, show that average rates – a combination of both spot and contract – were up 8.5% in December ...
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NewsNovember demand up 10.5% for Asia Pacific airlines
International air cargo demand for Asia Pacific airlines in November was up 10.5% year on year, supported by continued e-commerce business, maritime disruption and the front-loading of export orders ahead of anticipated US tariff hikes. Preliminary November traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show ...
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NewsMaersk Air Cargo begins Billund-Zhengzhou airfreight route
Maersk freighter tail Photo Maersk Photo: Maersk Maersk Air Cargo has begun operating a new airfreight route between its Billund Airport hub in Denmark and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in China. The first flight arrived at Zhengzhou from Billund on Friday January 3. After loading cargo, it ...
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NewsAir France KLM Cargo sets new online booking record
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP) investments in its digital services continued to pay off last year
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NewsSwissport handles SKYhigh cargo at Miami Airport
Photo: Swissport Swissport has launched a new air cargo ground handling partnership with Dominican Republic-headquartered SKYhigh Airlines at Miami International Airport. The Zürich-headquartered handler announced the partnership in a LinkedIn post on January 3. Swissport said: “We’re starting 2025 with exciting news: the launch of our ...
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NewsCIS acquires Acuitive’s AcuAudit
Generic Financial funding generic Photo: Number1411/ Shutterstock 530884729 Photo: Number1411/ Shutterstock Global provider of freight audit and payment solutions Cass Information Systems (CIS) – not to be confused with IATA’s CASS settlement platform – has acquired ocean and airfreight audit platform AcuAudit from Acuitive Solutions. AcuAudit is ...
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NewsAir Cargo News’ most read stories in 2024
2024 was a better than expected year for air cargo, according to many stakeholders in the industry. E-commerce and Red Sea-related sea to air demand helped push up volumes, although there were also plenty of challenges throughout the year. Not unexpectedly, the sale of DB Schenker, a milestone e-commerce flight ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo responds to rising pharma volumes with Copenhagen freighter call
Emirates SkyCargo has added a weekly freighter call to Copenhagen Airport
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NewsFedEx Freight to be split from FedEx and Q2 Express revenue flat
The board of FedEx has agreed to separate FedEx and FedEx Freight