Opinion editorial: unlocking African trade through the power of air cargo
When most people think about aviation, they imagine passengers boarding planes, business travellers in transit, or families reunited. What they rarely consider is what lies beneath – the tonnes of goods that move in the belly of aircraft, silently powering global trade and driving economic transformation
FedEx adds Singapore–US freighter flights
Express transport provider FedEx has launched direct six-times-weekly Boeing 777 Freighter flights from Changi Airport to Anchorage – the only direct, non-stop connection between Singapore and the continental US
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport team up
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a preferred partnership that will support trade and e-commerce flows.
IATA maintains positive cargo outlook
IATA is maintaining a positive air cargo forecast and has stressed the majority of global trade is currently unaffected by the latest emerging tariff war
Opinion editorial: unlocking African trade through the power of air cargo
When most people think about aviation, they imagine passengers boarding planes, business travellers in transit, or families reunited. What they rarely consider is what lies beneath – the tonnes of goods that move in the belly of aircraft, silently powering global trade and driving economic transformation
African airfreight costs remain high
The cost of aircraft fuel remains high in Africa compared to other regions of the world and geopolitical issues heighten the risk of further rises, while cargo handling delays are increasing storage costs at airports
African carriers rise above trade barriers
African air cargo carriers face ongoing political and economic challenges, but they equally have promising growth opportunities
Ethiopian begins China-Spain cargo route
Ethiopian Airlines has begun operating a cargo charter route from Macao International in China to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain
FedEx adds Singapore–US freighter flights
Express transport provider FedEx has launched direct six-times-weekly Boeing 777 Freighter flights from Changi Airport to Anchorage – the only direct, non-stop connection between Singapore and the continental US
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport team up
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a preferred partnership that will support trade and e-commerce flows.
IATA maintains positive cargo outlook
IATA is maintaining a positive air cargo forecast and has stressed the majority of global trade is currently unaffected by the latest emerging tariff war
My Freighter and Aeromexico begin interline partnership
My Freighter and Aeromexico have begun an interline partnership to expand cargo access and connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia
Texel Air Australasia grows 737-800BCF fleet
Texel Air Australasia has added another 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to its fleet to support its expansion plans
Swissport positive on Australia and New Zealand expansion
Cargo handler Swissport will later this year enter the New Zealand market for the first time and will expand its presence in Australia
Air New Zealand Cargo’s festive freight takes flight
Air New Zealand Cargo is seeing high demand for perishables
Qantas Freight expects 5% rise in festive peak volumes
A 5% rise in Qantas Freight Christmas volumes is expected
American Airlines Cargo looks to capitalise on expanded European summer capacity
American Airlines Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the roll out of the airline’s summer schedule, with several new European destinations being added to the network
EU approves DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker
The European Commission has approved DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following the acquisition announcement last year
Aurrigo launches automated cargo vehicle for heavy loads
Aurrigo International has launched a new automated cargo dolly for use by UPS at East Midlands Airport in the UK
DHL partners with e-commerce firm Temu
DHL Group and e-commerce marketplace Temu have signed a partnership which will see the China-based retailer utilise the logistics firm’s transport solutions
GTA Air joins the Aerios fold
Aerios, the air cargo charter software provider, has announced that Texas-based carrier GTA Air has integrated the Aerios Carrier App platform into its operations.
WFS wins Emirates SkyCargo business at Frankfurt
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Emirates SkyCargo to handle its freight operations at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
4RCargo opens new office in Bratislava
Warsaw-headquartered general sales and services agent (GSSA) 4RCargo has opened a new office in Bratislava, Slovakia
Cathay Cargo completes initial trials of Autonomous Electric Tractor at HKIA
Cargo handler Cathay Cargo Terminal, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Airways and located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), has completed an intensive trial of an Autonomous Electric Tractor (AET) at HKIA
IATA maintains positive cargo outlook
IATA is maintaining a positive air cargo forecast and has stressed the majority of global trade is currently unaffected by the latest emerging tariff war
First graduates for Emirates SkyCargo’s management programme
The first cohort of cargo managers has graduated from Emirates SkyCargo’s leadership training programme
Lufthansa Cargo to restart Tel Aviv freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will soon restart freighter flights to Tel Aviv as part of a move by the wider Lufthansa Group
Chapman Freeborn partners to capitalise on growing Saudi Arabia market
Chapman Freeborn has partnered with Ajex Logistics Services on cargo operations in Saudi Arabia as the charter firm looks to expand in the country
My Freighter and Aeromexico begin interline partnership
My Freighter and Aeromexico have begun an interline partnership to expand cargo access and connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia
WestJet Cargo looks ahead to bellyhold growth following freighter exit
WestJet Cargo hopes to see continued growth in bellyhold cargo volumes through network expansion and digital investments following the end of freighter operations
Amazon continues to grow widebody capacity for third party shipping
Amazon Air has continued to expand its widebody air cargo capacity to help it accommodate more third-party shipments
New Mexico-Europe consol service launched by cargo-partner
Freight forwarder cargo-partner has expanded its airfreight consolidation services to Mexico to support growing volumes
Argentinian ground handler Intercargo set to be privatised
Argentinian state ground handling company Intercargo S.A.U will be privatised and sold following government concerns about its financing and operations
Total Linhas Aéreas grows 737-400 freighter fleet
UK-headquartered lessor World Star Aviation has delivered a Boeing 737-400SF to Brazilian carrier Total Linhas Aéreas
Azul Cargo Express gets ready for A321P2F flights in Brazil
Azul Cargo Express is preparing to launch regional operations in Brazil using two Airbus A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft
TAM responds to Americas growth with new office
GSSA TAM Group has opened a new office in Mexico as it responds to strong growth for its business based in the Americas