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
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
Swissport UK targets growth with capacity expansion
Swissport UK & Ireland has set its sights on further growth as it continues to add capacity at key cargo hubs in the region
DB 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
Maersk Air Cargo begins Billund-Zhengzhou airfreight route
Maersk Air Cargo has begun operating a new airfreight route between its Billund Airport hub in Denmark and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in China.
WFS swoops on Wallenborn Outsourcing and adds fourth Copenhagen facility
WFS will open a fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen
Ardian becomes largest Heathrow Airport stakeholder
French private investment company Ardian has become the largest shareholder of London’s Heathrow Airport
Liege Airport tonnage up 16% in November
Liege Airport recorded a 16% year on year increase in tonnage in November due to increased cargo airline and logistics activity in the surrounding area.
UK and Dutch investors await approval to pick up Air Belgium’s freight operations
UK long-haul freight specialist Air One Holdings International and a Dutch firm, Peso Aviation Management, are looking to take over the cargo operations of struggling carrier Air Belgium.
Unsworth opens Heathrow logistics hub
Freight forwarder Unsworth is expanding its airfreight division with the opening of a dedicated logistics hub at Heathrow Airport in the UK.
Dachser strengthens multimodal logistics with new France facility
German logistics company Dachser has opened a new facility in Le Havre, France to help support growth of its contract logistics and air & sea logistics businesses and better coordinate multimodal operations.
dnata is first ground handler in Europe to earn IATA environmental management certification
Global air and travel services provider dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the IATA environmental management certification in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.
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