Swissport opens Heathrow perishables centre
Ground handler opens 2,694 sq m temperature-controlled facility with 30,000-tonne annual capacity as salmon volumes through LHR continue rising
Parr departs PML Seafrigo UK&I
Perishable logistics specialist PML Seafrigo has appointed Sean Smith as chief executive, replacing founder Mike Parr who departs after 21 years
More air cargo capacity needed to boost supply chains in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa receives just 2% of global cargo capacity despite exponential population growth and increasing demand for medicines
IAG Cargo supports Spain’s aquaculture exports
IAG Cargo is supporting aquaculture exports from Spain, supported by its perishables capacity expansion in Madrid
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
Hactl improves perishables handling with air-land fresh lane
Hactl has begun using a new air-land fresh lane for perishable goods and handled a consignment of Manila clams routed through Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo first to use Hong Kong-GBA Fresh Lane
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to deploy the new Air-Land Fresh Lane system, enabling improved temperature-controlled transport of perishables
Mode Logistics quadruples Melbourne Airport perishables capacity
Food logistics specialist Seafrigo has significantly expanded its Australian operations with a new 10,000 sq m warehouse at Melbourne Airport
Prestwick Airport launches £1m seafood export service
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has unveiled a new seafood export service following a £1m investment in specialised cool chain facilities to support growing exports to China
IAG Cargo perishables up 21% in H1 2025
IAG Cargo has reported a 21% year-on-year increase in the volume of perishable goods transported during the first half of 2025
American Airlines Cargo reports record Brazilian ginger volumes
American Airlines Cargo has handled this year record volumes of fresh Brazilian ginger as demand for the product continues to grow
Maastricht Aachen partners to improve flower handling
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has partnered with FlowerWatch to improve the quality and lifespan of fresh flowers during transporation
LATAM Cargo ramps up Los Angeles presence
LATAM Cargo has added more Boeing 767 freighter flights between South America and Los Angeles as it looks to cater for blooming flower demand
Avianca sees flower volumes bloom to record levels
Avianca Cargo has reported a 15% increase in flower volumes transported for the Mother’s Day 2025 season
Seafrigo looks to capitalise on perishable demand with Chile expansion
Cool chain forwarding specialist Seafrigo is opening new offices in Chile as part of efforts to expand in Latin America
PrimeFlight Cargo secures CEIV Pharma recertification at MIA
Handler completes year-long process, meeting 275 audit requirements for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics at MIA
Swissport gains CEIV pharma certificate in Düsseldorf
Handler cites shift toward biologics and temperature-sensitive therapies as primary driver for cold chain infrastructure investment