January 5, 2022

Samskip targets airfreight project cargo

Multimodal shipping firm Samskip has expanded its airfreight portfolio by adding project cargo to its offering. The company, which launched…

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Green backlash over Amazon air cargo project

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken legal action against an Amazon-operated air cargo facility in the state over concerns…

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Ostend-Bruges sees steep cargo increase

Ostend-Bruges International Airport in Belgium recorded a cargo throughput increase of 17.8% in 2021. The handled volume rose by 17.8%…

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K+N targets Africa with network expansion

Freight forwarding giant Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has expanded its presence in Africa through the addition of several new offices across the…

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Schiphol cargo throughput up

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo throughput climbed 15% in 2021 compared to 2020. Schiphol processed 1.66m tonnes of cargo in 2021…

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Hong Kong suspends flights from eight countries

Hong Kong has announced that passengers from eight countries will be banned from entering the country for 14 days. The…

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TAM starts first market Saab 2000 cargo conversion

Swedish company Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) is converting the high-speed turboprop Saab 2000 regional airliner into cargo configuration, to offer…

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Qatar Airways Cargo achieves CEIV Live Animals

Qatar Airways Cargo has become the fourth airline in the world to achieve IATA’s CEIV Live Animals certification. The certification…

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Supply chain issues continue to weigh down air cargo growth

Ongoing supply chain issues continued to weigh down air cargo demand growth in December but rates continued to surge. According…

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Air cargo faces up to an increasing number of turf invaders

The airfreight market is becoming more crowded and traditional operators face new competition, writes Ian Putzger. The phalanx of freighter…

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Special focus: Horse transportation gallops ahead

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges when it comes to the transportation of horses, but the industry continues to…

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Heavy lift looks to recovery from pandemic pressures

Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey. The heavy…

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Supply chain spotlight: 2021 UK air cargo review

2021 proved to be a vital year for the air cargo industry; ongoing sea shipping disruption saw many companies utilise…

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New Magma Aviation CEO outlines expansion plans

Freighter fleet and network expansion are already key strategic ambitions for Conor Brannigan, recently appointed chief executive of Magma Aviation,…

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Putzger Perspective: Tackling aviation emissions

In this month’s column, Ian Putzger tackles the challenge faced by aviation when it comes to reducing emissions. 2022 does…

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