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Video: How does AI benefit air cargo?

2025-04-25T11:13:00+01:00By

Air cargo stakeholders at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Dubai have told Air Cargo News that artificial intelligence (AI) offers multiple business optimisation benefits

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Video: One change to improve air cargo

2025-04-24T15:13:00+01:00By

Air cargo stakeholders at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Dubaii were asked by Air Cargo News: If you could change one thing about air cargo to improve it as an industry what would it be?

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Video: Demand outlook at IATA WCS

2025-04-23T21:11:00+01:00By

Air cargo stakeholders at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Dubai have told Air Cargo News that they are optimistic about air cargo demand growth,

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines at WCS 2025

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines partner to capitalise on Middle East-Asia trade growth

2025-04-23T12:35:00+01:00

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will aim to develop interline agreements and capitalise demand growth

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WorldACD Week 49

WorldACD: Spot rates on the rise in December

International spot rates increased 3% to $3.01 per kg in the first week of December, led by a 11% rise from Africa origins, though peak season remains subdued

Spot rates rise as peak season builds

Global airfreight rates climb, but remain below last year

Global airfreight rates gained 6.5% last week driven by China-Europe and China-US lanes, though BAI remains 2.3% below year-ago levels