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NewsForwarder Seafrigo targets demand out of Vietnam
Seafrigo is opening a new office in Vietnam as it looks to capitalise on a “booming economy” and a “rapidly expanding” food export market
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NewsAir India awards a range of handling deals to WFS
Air India has awarded and renewed a range of deals with cargo handler WFS at locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America
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InsightsAsia–Europe trade lane strong but complex
The Asia–Europe trade lane performed well in 2024, but 2025 will partly depend on economic conditions in both regions that are difficult to map out precisely
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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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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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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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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 ...
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NewsMaersk Air Cargo begins Billund-Zhengzhou airfreight route
Maersk freighter tail Photo Maersk Photo: Maersk Maersk Air Cargo has begun operating a new airfreight route between its Billund Airport hub in Denmark and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in China. The first flight arrived at Zhengzhou from Billund on Friday January 3. After loading cargo, it ...
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NewsEFW re-delivers first A330P2F from Guangzhou
EFW has re-delivered the first A330P2F modified by ST Engineering Guangzhou
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InterviewsCathay Cargo reports a busy peak season and looks ahead to 2025
Cathay Cargo’s freighter aircraft were completely full on inbound flights into the US during this year’s peak season
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NewsMenzies awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification
Menzies Aviation has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt)
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NewsEthiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business
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NewsEthiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships
Source: BoeingEthiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business in the air cargo market.The Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Iport Group and a memorandum of understanding with China Henan Aviation Group (CHAG)."These agreements are founded on ...
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NewsSF Airlines adds first 737-800 freighter
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock SF Airlines has invested further in fleet modernisation with the addition of its first Boeing 737-800 freighter. The next generation narrowbody aircraft was delivered this month, according to fleet tracking website Planespotters. This latest addition to the SF fleet is 17 and a ...
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NewsAsia Pacific now accounts for more than 40% of all air cargo
Image source: Shutterstock The Asia Pacific region now generates 41% of all air cargo volumes as manufacturing in the region continues to grow, according to new research from data provider WorldACD. The company’s figures show that over the first 10 months of the year, the region’s share ...
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NewsQatar Cargo and Japan Airlines strengthen air cargo partnership
Photo: Qatar Airways Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines’ cargo division (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their air cargo partnership with the goal of integrating their networks and improving service offerings for customers. The airlines, which already have a long-standing relationship ...
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NewsChina air cargo volumes up nearly 20% on 2023
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock China’s air cargo volumes have increased nearly 20% this year compared to last year as a result of increased international demand, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Between January and October of this year, the country’s aviation sector handled nearly ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Source: Cathay Cargo Terminal Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings. Partnering with Intenseye, which specialises in AI-powered workplace ...
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/Shutterstock The European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines. On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean ...
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NewsFedEx adds new China-India route
Photo: FedEx FedEx has introduced a new route connecting its Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou to Bangalore as it looks to capitalise on growing volumes between China and India. The flight route will operate five times a week and aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia Pacific (APAC) ...