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NewsAir cargo demand up 8.2% but growth continues to slow down
Air cargo demand was up 8.2% in November, marking a 16th consecutive month of growth, according to airline association IATA
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NewsDachser appoints new chief financial officer
Freight forwarder Dachser has appointed Thomas Hiemer as its new chief financial officer to take over from Burkhard Eling
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NewsANA achieves IATA CEIV lithium battery certification
All Nippon Airways has become the first Japanese carrier to receive the IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification on the back of rising demand
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NewsStarlux doubles A350F order to 10
Starlux Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for five Airbus A350 freighters after entering the freighter market last year with an initial order of five A350Fs
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NewsUS container port strikes averted after deal reached
Strikes at US ports that could have caused supply chain chaos have been averted after container port and union bosses reached a tentative agreement
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NewsDanx Carousel continues expansion with LPR takeover
Time-critical logistics firm Danx Carousel has continued with its expansion programme through the acquisition of Germany-based LPR Group
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NewsAir New Zealand signs up for electric freighter
Air New Zealand and aviation finance firm Avolon have signed a letter of intent for the sale and lease back of an electric cargo aircraft from manufacturer Beta
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NewsUPS completes Frigo-Trans and BPL acquisitions
UPS has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide complex healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.
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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 ...