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Lufthansa Cargo’s most extraordinary transports in 2025
Over 1,000 aircraft engines and numerous high-tech systems exemplify the diverse range of transportation solutions offered to industrial sectors. Around
Trump, Tariffs and Trade Turbulence – A Perilous Combination for the World’s Exporters
“It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable”. Thucydides’ fateful
British Embassy celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a high-profile reception to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freighter operations between China and
Cathay Cargo posts 10 percent growth in November
Cathay Cargo reported a ten percent year-on-year increase in cargo tonnage for November 2025, supported by a seven percent rise
Arnaud Meunier closes an IATA chapter after 11 years
Arnaud Meunier has concluded an 11-year tenure at IATA, closing a major chapter in a 25-year career dedicated to digitalising
WFS signs 20-year lease agreement for new on-airport warehouse at London Heathrow
WFS has secured a 20-year lease for a new 11,000m², built-to-suit cargo terminal at Heathrow, set to open in 2027.
Menzies Aviation expands into Belgium with new freighter handling license at Brussels Airport
Menzies Aviation has secured a seven-year freighter handling licence at Brussels Airport, expanding its global footprint to more than 350
TAAG Angola Airlines adds fourth Boeing 787-10 as fleet modernisation accelerates
TAAG Angola Airlines has strengthened its long-haul capability with the arrival of a new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the fourth 787
Group Concorde and Korean Air celebrate 15 years, strengthen India cargo and passenger strategy
Group Concorde and Korean Air marked 15 years of partnership with a gala in Gurugram, highlighting their joint commitment to
Rise Air takes delivery of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Rise Air has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, becoming the launch customer for the ATR -600 series in
60 Seconds with Christopher McDermott, CEO, CHAMP Cargosystems
Christopher McDermott is CEO of CHAMP Cargosystems, where he leads innovation in digital air cargo solutions. With a background in
flyadeal leaders inspire women to explore aviation careers
Two senior female leaders from flyadeal took centre stage at the Women in Aviation General Assembly in Riyadh, sharing personal
Aviator secures Vietnam Airlines ground handling contract at CPH
Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a full ground handling and de-icing agreement with Vietnam Airlines at Copenhagen Airport, supporting the
Middle East air cargo in 2026
Gulf-based cargo carriers are adapting to shifting global trade flows by investing in fleet expansion, infrastructure, and digital solutions to
60 Seconds With… Ahmed Salah
Ahmed Salah is General Manager of Egypt Cargo Center, a new cargo village at Cairo Airport with direct access to
Airfreight in 2025: A Year of Adjustment and Endurance
The air cargo industry in 2025 faced uneven demand, shifting freighter networks, and mounting regulatory complexity, prompting forwarders to operate
Regulation and fragmented demand for air cargo in Europe to pressure in 2026
European air cargo operators enter 2026 facing structural change, not post-crisis recovery, as volatility, regulatory pressure, and shifting trade lanes
Liege Airport expands pharma logistics with €500m investment
Liege Airport is positioning itself as a leading pharma airfreight hub by combining GDP-compliant cold chain infrastructure with real-time tracking,
Chilean cherries land in China via Ethiopia in cold-chain milestone
Ethiopian Cargo launched its 2025–2026 cherry season with a long-haul charter from Chile to China, successfully moving high-value perishables with
WorldACD Market Data: Global air cargo trends December 2025
Air cargo volumes fell by 2% in mid-December 2025, signaling a post-peak slowdown, according to WorldACD Market Data. Despite the
dnata, Dubai Police unveil smart cargo screening hub at DXB
dnata has launched a centralised cargo screening control room at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) facility in partnership with Dubai
ECS Group delivers record-breaking Beaujolais Nouveau operation with DHL Aviation
ECS Group, through its subsidiary Aero Cargo International France, achieved a record-breaking performance in the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 airfreight campaign
Over 14,600 pets: Emirates SkyCargo reports record year in animal transportation
Emirates SkyCargo has reported a record year in 2025, safely transporting over 14,600 pets and 2,600 horses across its global
Maastricht Aachen Airport secures phytosanitary clearance for cargo
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has received renewed approval from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) to operate
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding renew strategic SAF partnership
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) and DHL Global Forwarding (DHL) announced a new strategic partnership to advance the
B&H Worldwide doubles Giving Tree commitment with KidsOut
B&H Worldwide has doubled its support for the KidsOut Giving Tree initiative in 2025, with its London HQ pledging 60
CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new CEO
CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new CEO, effective 8 January 2026. With a strong background in
GEODIS ships firefighting helicopters between Spain and Chile
GEODIS successfully managed the seasonal relocation of 25 firefighting helicopters for Pegasus Aero Group, transporting them from Spain to Chile
Menzies Aviation achieves official Cargo iQ accreditation
Menzies Aviation has earned Cargo iQ certification, aligning its global cargo operations with the air cargo industry’s Master Operating Plan
Swissport expands pharma network to 24 certified centres
Swissport has added Düsseldorf to its CEIV Pharma-certified network, bringing its total to 24 certified pharma hubs worldwide. The expansion
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