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Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration
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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
Air Partner tackles industry diversity
Charter broker Air Partner has set up an academy to attract younger people to the airfreight industry, while also expanding its presence around the globe
Global freighter fleet expands amid shifting trade patterns
The global freighter fleet has expanded significantly in recent months, with Boeing delivering 20 B777-200Fs in the first half of 2024
E-commerce drives air cargo optimism
E-commerce demand is fuelling air cargo growth through the fourth quarter, but fleet shortages and route imbalances are creating operational challenges
Logistics UK: Airport expansion to boost cargo connectivity
Recent approvals for runway expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton present opportunities to boost the UK's 2.6m tonne annual airfreight volumes
Transpacific trade: Carriers seek access routes to buoyant southeast region
The Transpacific trade lane has seen a shake-up this year with the rollout of tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption, but what are the longer term implications?
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Xeneta forecasts airfreight rate decline in 2026 amid capacity surplus
Capacity expansion is expected to outstrip air cargo demand growth next year, lowering rates and prompting shippers to pursue longer-term contracts
Cargo demand from China and Hong Kong to Europe recovers following Typhoon Ragasa
Air cargo volumes from China and Hong Kong to Europe recovered rapidly after Super Typhoon Ragasa disruptions, with Hong Kong posting 29% weekly growth
Liege Airport continues to see cargo volumes bloom in Q3
Liège Airport posted a 23% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes during the third quarter, reaching 334,956 tonnes as both import and export flows strengthened
DHL targets Sub-Sahara Africa with €300m investment
DHL will deploy €300m across Sub-Saharan Africa targeting express, forwarding and supply chain capabilities as the region posts 10% trade value growth in H1
Global trade outlook still positive despite downgrade
DHL Express and NYU Stern have revised down their global trade volume growth expectations to 2.5% annually through 2029, citing US tariff policy impacts
China-US airfreight rates rise ahead of trade dispute restart
Airfreight rates from China to the US increased 2.5% week-on-week to $5 per kg last week, reaching levels not seen since mid-August as trade tensions escalate
Magma Aviation will increase freighter fleet by year end
Magma Aviation is set to expand its fleet before year-end while pursuing network growth in underserved Asian and African markets
Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Glasgow-Zhengzhou freighter service
Beijing Capital Airlines has commenced A330P2F operations between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Unilode becomes full ULD management provider for Thai Airways
Unilode Aviation Solutions has secured a comprehensive ULD management contract with Thai Airways, providing maintenance, repair and digital tracking services
Freighter fleet to expand 2.5% annually through 2044
The global freighter fleet will expand at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate through 2044, with converted aircraft supplying two-thirds of the 3,300 new units
OIA appoints Ruggles as COO
Logistics firm OIA Global has promoted Brandon Ruggles to chief operating officer, tasking him with aligning commercial priorities and operational execution
FIATA elects Thomas Sim as new president
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations has appointed Thomas Sim as president, succeeding Turgut Erkeskin after his two-year tenure
Hellmann teams up with SkyNet to target e-commerce
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has partnered with SkyNet Worldwide Express to launch an integrated cross-border e-commerce service
K+N targets high-tech and healthcare with new India gateway
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new air logistics gateway in Bengaluru, targeting India's expanding high-tech, semiconductor, healthcare and automotive sectors
Brussels Airport officially opens €70 Brucargo Central
Brussels Airport has officially opened its €70m Brucargo Central redevelopment, delivering 30% increased cargo storage capacity through three modern warehouses
Liege Airport continues to see cargo volumes bloom in Q3
Liège Airport posted a 23% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes during the third quarter, reaching 334,956 tonnes as both import and export flows strengthened
Ostend-Bruges appoints Leunen as cargo development director
Ostend-Bruges Airport has appointed Johan Leunen as cargo development director to strengthen air cargo operations and generate new business