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Airspace closure pushes Almaty into cargo spotlight
When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine closed off one of the world’s busiest air corridors, Central Asia suddenly found itself at
Two decades of Caspian Air Cargo Summit: reflecting on its journey from Baku to the world
When Lars-Gunnar Comén first landed in Baku in 2005, he admits he was unsure what to expect. At the time,
Jason Berry named COO of Alaska Airlines
Jason Berry to be named chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, succeeding Constance von Muehlen who will retire after a
UAE logistics sector accelerates growth at 3-year milestone amid global uncertainty
Global logistics operator Europa Air & Sea is celebrating its third anniversary in Dubai. Providing expertise, efficiency, and end-to-end ownership
Unipart and KBR forge strategic partnership to transform defence sector
Unipart and KBR have formed a new strategic partnership to deliver innovative and resilient solutions for the defence industry. The
transport logistic Americas & air cargo Americas: Conference programme focused on transformation, technology, and geopolitics
From November 11-13, 2025, transport logistic Americas, air cargo Americas, and the project cargo Americas special exhibition will take place.
Magma Aviation introduces a new aircraft to Its growing B747F Fleet
Magma Aviation continues its global growth trajectory with the addition of a new B747F to its fleet, boosting capacity and
Airfreight’s strategic partners
In a sector facing tight capacity, volatile demand, and new digital and sustainability pressures, general sales and service agents (GSSAs)
Agility and regional knowledge
4RCargo emphasises agility and proactive planning, using technology and close collaboration with airlines, forwarders, and shippers to navigate geopolitical shifts,
Canada–Mexico Trade Corridor: An AirFreight Game-Changer?
Canada and Mexico are working more closely than ever to strengthen commercial ties, a move with major implications for airfreight.
Central America’s Airfreight Market Eyes Growth
Central America’s airfreight market is entering a period of change, shaped by shifting global supply chains and rising consumer demand
Menzies Aviation targets integrated e-commerce growth with its first head of e-commerce
e-commerce now accounts for almost a third of global air cargo volumes, but the rules, routes, and expectations are shifting
SAF: Finnair Cargo makes the case for aviation’s most powerful lever
At the Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2025, Anna-Maria Kirchner, Head of Global Sales at Finnair Cargo, outlined how the Nordic
Testing robotics in live airport cargo operations
The integration of autonomous robots into live airport cargo environments is no longer a hypothetical exercise. In Germany, what began
Caspian Air Cargo Summit opens in Baku with strong focus on Middle Corridor and logistics integration
The 10th Caspian Air Cargo Summit opened in Baku on 23 September, with senior government leaders and industry executives underlining
60 Seconds with… Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Astral Aviation
Sanjeev Gadhia is the Founder and CEO of Astral Aviation, one of Africa’s leading cargo airlines. Originally from a small
Teleport, Air Central sign MOU to strengthen China-Southeast Asia Air Silk Road
Teleport, the logistics arm of Capital A, and China Central Longhao Airlines (Air Central China) signed an MoU at the
Kale Logistics Summit calls for multimodal collaboration to drive sustainable growth
Kale Logistics Solutions gathered 50+ air cargo and maritime leaders from over 20 countries in Dubai (12–14 September) to push
YTO Cargo Airlines joins WebCargo by Freightos
Freightos has partnered with YTO Cargo Airlines, making YTO the first all-cargo Chinese airline to offer full capacity on the
Lufthansa Cargo ships rare 1972 BMW to Japan
Lufthansa Cargo recently transported a fully restored 1972 BMW oldtimer from Prague to Tokyo, where the iconic vehicle will compete
Chapman Freeborn executes high-volume time-sensitive delivery of solar panels from China to Türkiye
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)
Qatar Airways Cargo increases belly-hold capacity across key routes
Qatar Airways Cargo is ramping up belly-hold and freighter flight frequencies this winter to meet peak-season demand, with standout increases
ABM and Portaramp launch aviation’s first universal accessibility ramp
ABM and Portaramp have co-developed the aviation industry’s first universal, portable access ramp, adapted from rail sector technology to serve
Menzies Aviation expands Sydney operations with third cargo facility
Menzies Aviation has opened its third cargo facility at Sydney Airport, a 5,000 sqm airside warehouse called ‘M1’, enhancing capacity
Astral Aviation delivers WHO aid to DRC in Ebola response
Kenya’s Astral Aviation has flown a WHO charter with 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of
Turkish Cargo launches a new product for the aviation industry
Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has launched TK AERO, a logistics product specially developed for
AerFin and B&H Worldwide reaffirm regional logistics partnership
AerFin has strengthened its partnership with B&H Worldwide, which has supported its logistics and warehousing operations in South East Asia
Rhenus expands UAE operations to support regional growth strategy
Rhenus has expanded its operational model in the UAE to strengthen its presence and improve service delivery across the Gulf
How ACE 2025 revealed the airport’s new role in air cargo
Liège Airport didn’t just host ACE 2025; it used the platform to reposition itself—and the role of cargo airports more
FedEx expands UK capabilities with new dedicated freight facility at East Midlands Airport
FedEx has launched a new 19,000 sq. ft purpose-built freight facility at East Midlands Airport, aiming to strengthen its UK
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