February 2023

Cargo carrier Asia Pacific Airlines grounded by FAA

Cargo airline Asia Pacific Airlines has been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) because it was “unable to demonstrate…

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Forwarders locked into “sky high” rates

One air cargo stakeholder is “fearful” of the rates that freight forwarders began to pay to secure capacity during the…

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GCL accelerates its expansion with automotive acquisition

Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has acquired UK-based Classic Automotive Relocation Services (CARS) as it looks to expand its geographical presence…

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IATA: Mixed outlook as volumes decline again in December

Air cargo volumes declined for the tenth month in a row in December and there are mixed signals for the…

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Everts Air Cargo to convert an MD-88 to expand fleet

Everts Air Cargo is expanding its fleet with the conversion of an MD-88SF into a freighter configuration through Aeronautical Engineers,…

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Scan Global Logistics outlines benefits of new majority owners

Scan Global Logistics is hoping that its new majority owners will help the company achieve its ambitious growth plans as…

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DHL and Cainiao to partner on e-commerce in Poland

DHL eCommerce Solutions is purchasing part of the equity securities of Cainiao’s subsidiary in Poland as the companies look to…

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Hellmann hires first global airfreight director

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Timo Schamber in the newly created position of global airfreight director CEP (Courier, Express and…

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Portal cargo.one makes cuts as it realigns to economic conditions

Online booking portal cargo.one has announced the loss of 16 members of staff as it adopts a more cautious strategy…

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CVC takes majority stake in fast-growing Scan Global Logistics

Fast-growing freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics has a new majority shareholder in the shape of private equity fund CVC Capital…

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Air cargo outlook: challenging market ahead

It’s been an interesting period for the air cargo industry as volumes have been trending downwards since the first half…

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Partnerships key for United Cargo’s growth

United is striving to keep its customers onside, evolve strategic partnerships and focus on re-establishing a strong network, explains Ian…

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Putzger perspective: e-freighters anyone?

E-freighters offer an attractive cargo solution, but they come as freighter demand has slowed down, writes Ian Putzger. In the…

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Taking up the sustainability Challenge

Challenge Group is embracing sustainability and modernising its aircraft fleet as it looks to the future of the business. The…

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The changing role of traditional and digital forwarders

The meteoric rise in freight levels during the pandemic created an irrational exuberance for most forwarders, but the party is…

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Lufthansa Cargo goes greener with fuel saving technology for B777Fs

Lufthansa Cargo’s first Boeing B777 freighter modified with a surface technology that helps save fuel and reduce emissions has taken…

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American Airlines Cargo looks to reduce plastic waste

Dallas-based American Airlines Cargo is using biodegradable plastic wrap BioNatur Plastics in a bid to reduce its environmental footprint. The…

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DSV reports on a strong year

Denmark-headquartered supply chain services provider DSV has revealed strong results for 2022, which it said had been driven by “good…

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IAG Cargo goes big on dinosaur move

IAG Cargo has transported a skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur from Argentina to the UK. The cast’s…

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Dronamics names two new senior managers

Cargo drone developer Dronamics has appointed two new figures to its management team. Pete MacIntyre has joined the company as…

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