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Korean Air uses API for systems integration
Korean Air has deployed an API-based integration platform, allowing customers to access cargo services directly through proprietary systems
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Qatar Airways Cargo exercises agility in changing market
Qatar Airways Cargo chief cargo officer Mark Drusch is focusing on building up freighters as demand continues in Southeast Asia and the industry faces a widebody shortage
For the love of freight: Reflecting on decades of policy shaping
Brandon Fried has spent over two decades at the helm of the Airforwarders Association, helping steer the industry through various transformational events
Top 20 cargo airports: Steady as they go
Global air cargo traffic at airports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching a record 127m metric tonnes due to maritime disruptions and accelerating e-commerce demand
Air forwarders see truck fraud as a global threat
Organised cargo theft has evolved from localised crime to a sophisticated global threat exploiting fragmented logistics systems
Air cargo continues to battle dangerous goods issues
Industry confidence in dangerous goods handling remains strong internally but drops sharply when assessing supply chain partners
Air cargo chases markets
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its ninth B777 freighter as the air cargo sector continues to show resilience despite challenging economic conditions
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Top 20 cargo airports: Steady as they go
Global air cargo traffic at airports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching a record 127m metric tonnes due to maritime disruptions and accelerating e-commerce demand
Air cargo growth slows in October with "worrying trends"
Global air cargo volumes grew 4% year on year in October, despite easing frontloading activity, while spot rates declined for the sixth consecutive month
IATA: Air cargo grows again in September
Global air cargo demand extended its growth streak to seven months in September with a 2.9% year-on-year increase, though growth rates moderated from August
SMEs confident about Asia-Europe trade expansion
A FedEx survey has found 87% of European SMEs expect rising Asia Pacific exports and 85% of APAC firms are planning European market entry within 24 months
Rhenus plans further airfreight expansion in Southeast Asia
Rhenus Group has established new airfreight gateways in Singapore and Bangkok to complement its Kuala Lumpur operations
FAA flight cuts to put pressure on US supply chains
The FAA will implement progressive capacity cuts at 40 major US airports, reaching 10% by 14 November, as the government shutdown strains air traffic control systems
Air cargo e-commerce volumes quickly recover after de minimis set back
Air cargo e-commerce volumes have demonstrated resilience following the US decision to end China's de minimis exemption, with trade flows quickly recovering
Korean Air uses API for systems integration
Korean Air has deployed an API-based integration platform, allowing customers to access cargo services directly through proprietary systems
Cargo rates expected to rise following MD-11 freighter grounding
Global airfreight rates are poised for further increases after the FAA grounded all MD-11F cargo aircraft following last week's fatal UPS crash in Louisville
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
Magma Aviation joins TIACA
Ireland-based freighter operator Magma Aviation has joined TIACA to support its expansion plans and strengthen industry connections
MBS Logistics targets aerospace with new unit
Cologne-based MBS Logistics Group has established a dedicated aerospace logistics division, leveraging its recent acquisition of Zurich-based Gerhard Wegmüller
DHL GF restructures board to improve digitalisation and customer service
DHL Global Forwarding has restructured its global management board with three new appointments focused on digitalisation and customer responsiveness
Air forwarders see truck fraud as a global threat
Organised cargo theft has evolved from localised crime to a sophisticated global threat exploiting fragmented logistics systems
DHL's air revenues drop but volumes steady in Q3
DHL's airfreight revenue declined 7% year-on-year to €1.5bn in Q3 despite volumes remaining largely stable at 444,000 tons
Louisville runways fully operational following freighter tragedy
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has restored full runway operations following the fatal MD-11 freighter crash that killed at least 12 people
Top 20 cargo airports: Steady as they go
Global air cargo traffic at airports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching a record 127m metric tonnes due to maritime disruptions and accelerating e-commerce demand
Liege and Chicago Rockford airports sign transatlantic cargo partnership
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International have formalised a sister airport partnership, which establishes a framework for enhanced transatlantic cargo operations