February 2023

WFS wins major cargo handling contract with Saudia Cargo

Saudia Cargo has extended its partnership with Worldwide Flight Service (WFS) via a multi-station contract that will see the ground…

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Lufthansa Cargo shipments face delays due to IT outage and strikes

Lufthansa Cargo has placed a stop on all bookings for cargo shipments to and via Frankfurt and Munich as a…

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Chapman Freeborn creates new UK GM role

Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed James Edwards to the new role of general manager – UK. Edwards has worked…

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US air cargo sector concerned over stricter screening rules

The US air cargo sector highlighted some of the concerns it has regarding the implementation of stricter cargo screening rules…

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Cathay Pacific cargo volumes partially recover in January

Cathay Pacific’s cargo business saw improvements in January after a difficult period for the airline last year. The Hong Kong-based…

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Menzies implements truck slot booking at LAX

Cargo handler Menzies Aviation has implemented a truck slot booking system at LAX as it looks to reduce truck waiting…

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Call for insurance market to relax Syria rules for aid flights

Air cargo group Tiaca has called on insurance markets to relax procedures and penalties when flying to Syria to help…

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Air Canada Cargo Joins Pharma.Aero collaboration platform

Air Canada Cargo has become a member of the Pharma.Aero cross-industry collaboration platform to further develop its pharmaceutical shipments handling…

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BIFA continues to expand training team

UK forwarder association Bifa has appointed Carri Marais as trainer – freight and customs procedures as it looks to continue…

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China Airlines to use IBS Software’s iCargo solution

China Airlines will use IBS Software’s iCargo solution as its new cargo management system as part of its digitalisation efforts….

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Lufthansa Cargo increases China freighter flights

Lufthansa Cargo is adding more freighter flights to China and expanding its Airbus A321 freighter network on short- and medium-haul…

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SATS JV to build multimodal cargo hub at India’s Noida International Airport

Singapore-based aviation services company SATS’ joint venture company AISATS has been selected by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) to…

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Cathay Pacific Group delves into intermodal cargo operations

Cathay Pacific Cargo and the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal have become the first carrier and first cargo terminal operator to…

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Ethiopian Cargo adds Brazil-China freighter flights

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo has launched a new freighter service connecting China and Brazil as it targets e-commerce demand. The new…

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Texel Air launches New Zealand operations

Bahrain-based ACMI and charter cargo airline Texel Air has launched operations in New Zealand. The airline announced on LinkedIn that…

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ANA Cargo looks ahead to the resumption of Brussels flights

ANA Cargo looks set to benefit from the resumption of flights between Brussels and Tokyo Narita by the passenger side…

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo hires head of distribution

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Maria Sanchez-Grant as its new head of distribution. Sanchez-Grant has been at Virgin Atlantic Cargo…

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Challenge Group partners with EXSYN on data migration project

Challenge Group has partnered with software company EXSYN to help it safeguard data during a move to a new technology…

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China Eastern selects WFS for Liege cargo-only PAX flights

China Eastern Airlines has selected WFS to provide cargo handling services for its cargo-only passenger B777 flights into Liege. The…

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Air cargo industry provides Turkey-Syria earthquake aid

The air cargo industry has stepped up to transport humanitarian aid and supplies to victims of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake…

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