Netherlands postpones e-commerce handling fee plans
The Netherlands has shelved plans for an e-commerce handling fee, awaiting EU-wide measures
What lies ahead for e-commerce?
Digitalisation, data, and collaboration are shaping the next chapter of air cargo’s e-commerce evolution
Airfreight demand rises in December but growth expected to slow in 2026
December air cargo demand climbed 6% year on year, but Xeneta forecasts just 2-3% growth in 2026 amid e-commerce headwinds and tariff uncertainty
European Union confirms new custom duty on e-commerce packages
EU to charge €3 per item on e-commerce parcels under €150 from third countries, closing duty-free loophole ahead of 2028 customs reform.
Aerospace charter demand stays robust while automotive declines
Chapman Freeborn reports sustained aerospace charter demand, but declining automotive and e-commerce demand
Netherlands the latest to propose e-commerce handling fee
Netherlands proposes €0.50-€2 handling fee on non-EU e-commerce packages, mirroring moves by France, Belgium and Luxembourg
E-commerce elevates Glasgow Prestwick
Scottish airport adds three Chinese e-commerce carriers this year as volumes outperform general cargo amid shifting trade flows from US tariff changes
Air cargo predicted to pick up in second half of 2026
Threatened tariffs will exceed actual implementation levels next year, creating market volatility but a more manageable impact on airfreight demand patterns
SpeedX opens Chicago airfreight facility
Last-mile delivery network SpeedX has opened a 200,000 sq ft superhub near Chicago O'Hare, boosting capacity to process 30,000 parcels hourly
UK airfreight to be hit as de minimis exemption to end in 2029
The UK’s decision to end duty-free imports for goods valued under £135 by March 2029 is expected to reduce airfreight volumes into the country
E-Smart Group orders electric cargo aircraft
Logistics company e-Smart Group has ordered five Beta Technologies electric aircraft as it targets express and life science cargo markets across EU, UK and UAE
Swissport targets e-commerce with Liege expansion
Ground handler expands e-commerce footprint to 9,000 sq m at LGG with new facility targeting 300 tons daily throughput capacity
DHL to invest €1bn in India operations
DHL Group will invest €1bn in its India business units as the company looks to capitalise on the country's dynamic market and align with its 2030 growth targets
SF Express signs up Air One for UK-China flights
Chinese express giant SF Express has partnered with freighter operator One Air to establish regular cargo flights between its Ezhou hub and East Midlands Airport
Aerospace charter demand stays robust while automotive declines
Chapman Freeborn reports sustained aerospace charter demand, but declining automotive and e-commerce demand
Antonov Airlines AN-124 flies O&G equipment to Singapore
Antonov Airlines and charter firm Golden Aviation recently transported 95 tons of oil & gas equipment from Norway to Singapore utilising an AN-124-100 freighter.