Challenge Group registers first European 777-300ERSF conversion
The Challenge Group has signed a deal with aircraft lessor AerCap which will see it add two converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to its fleet.
Lufthansa Cargo to restart Tel Aviv freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will soon restart freighter flights to Tel Aviv as part of a move by the wider Lufthansa Group
Etihad clocks up over 300 flights on Abu Dhabi-China route
Etihad Cargo has passed a milestone on its route from Zayed International in Abu Dhabi to Ezhou Huahu in China, with a tally of 329 scheduled flights and charters
US customs proposes changes to de minimis rules
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has unveiled its planned changes to de minimis rules in response to growing e-commerce volumes
Challenge Group expands network to Africa
Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.
ACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Air Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world's largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project.
Astral adds second 737-400F
Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet.
Swissport becomes Saudia Cargo handler at Nairobi Airport
Swissport has struck a deal with Saudia Cargo to serve as the airline's ground handling agent at Nairobi Airport in Kenya.
Etihad clocks up over 300 flights on Abu Dhabi-China route
Etihad Cargo has passed a milestone on its route from Zayed International in Abu Dhabi to Ezhou Huahu in China, with a tally of 329 scheduled flights and charters
Forwarder 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
Air 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
Asia–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
Air New Zealand Cargo’s festive freight takes flight
Air New Zealand Cargo is seeing high demand for perishables
Qantas Freight expects 5% rise in festive peak volumes
A 5% rise in Qantas Freight Christmas volumes is expected
GlobalX creates new airline with ATB Aviation Australia
US-based Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with ATB Aviation Australia
OIA Global acquires two Australian forwarders
US supply chain services company OIA Global is broadening its Australasian and Asia footprint with the acquisition of BTi Logistics and Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics.
Challenge Group registers first European 777-300ERSF conversion
The Challenge Group has signed a deal with aircraft lessor AerCap which will see it add two converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to its fleet.
SF Airlines aims to capitalise on seafood demand with Oslo freighter
SF Airlines has launched a new freighter service to Oslo Airport as it looks to cater for e-commerce and seafood demand
BIFA: Trade and tech the focus for forwarders in 2025
UK forwarder association BIFA has outlined the main trends it expects to impact the forwarding market in 2025, with trade and technology topping the agenda
Stakeholder engagement priority for Heathrow
Heathrow Airport’s focus on stakeholder engagement is proving crucial for its cargo redevelopment and role in a digitalisation project for truck handling operations
Changi Airport Group opens new facility at Changi Airfreight Centre
Changi Airport Group (CAG) – operator of Singapore’s Changi Airport ¬– has opened Changi Nexus One, a refurbished air logistics facility within the gateway’s Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC).
Fits is a perfect fit for WebCargo
Fits Cargo – a Sri Lanka-based company that combines physical airline operations and interline agreements with over 160 carriers - has joined the Freightos WebCargo online booking and payment platform.
Swissport to join CHAMP and Cathay in second ONE Record scheme
Following the announcement yesterday (12 March) that Cathay Cargo and handler WFS are to use CHAMP Cargosystems technology to go live with IATA’s ONE Record data standard in a ‘first use’ case, the systems provider said that it had also joined forces with Swissport and the Hong Kong carrier in ...
Unilode to run Air India ULD fleet
ULD management company Unilode Aviation Solutions has signed a full-service partnership with Air India.
Lufthansa Cargo to restart Tel Aviv freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will soon restart freighter flights to Tel Aviv as part of a move by the wider Lufthansa Group
Chapman Freeborn partners to capitalise on growing Saudi Arabia market
Chapman Freeborn has partnered with Ajex Logistics Services on cargo operations in Saudi Arabia as the charter firm looks to expand in the country
Emirates SkyCargo adds more 747 freighters on rising demand
Emirates SkyCargo has added two more Boeing 747 freighters as it anticipates further demand growth in the air cargo market this year
Etihad Cargo to add Paris CDG freighter flights
Etihad Cargo is launching a new freighter service to Paris CDG as it looks to improve European connectivity with Asia.
US customs proposes changes to de minimis rules
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has unveiled its planned changes to de minimis rules in response to growing e-commerce volumes
TAM responds to Americas growth with new office
GSSA TAM Group has opened a new office in Mexico as it responds to strong growth for its business based in the Americas
Topocean Group adds new airfreight brand
Freight forwarder Topocean Group has re-branded its air division as it looks to give its air business a clearer identity
US container port strikes averted after deal reached
Strikes at US ports that could have caused supply chain chaos have been averted after container port and union bosses reached a tentative agreement
TAM responds to Americas growth with new office
GSSA TAM Group has opened a new office in Mexico as it responds to strong growth for its business based in the Americas
JetSMART Airlines opts for ECS Group in South America
JetSMART has signed up with ECS Group for GSSA services across four South American countries
Mexico’s new tariff announcements to put pressure ‘border skipping’
Companies looking to import goods to North America through Mexico are facing rising costs
Puerto Rico air cargo community scoops CEIV Pharma certification
Seven members of the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community programme are now IATA’s CEIV Pharma certified