Smart Systems, Real-World Testing

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is being tested at Munich Airport to support air cargo operations, moving from novelty to practical

Customs Crackdown: What Companies Must Know Now

Customs scrutiny across the EME region is intensifying due to post-Covid economic pressures, geopolitical tensions like the Russia‑Ukraine war, and

Why the Air Cargo Market is Experiencing Growth Amidst Volatility

Global air cargo, driven by e-commerce, faces volatility from US-China trade tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and regulatory changes, with China-US volumes

Spare Parts Shortages Threaten Freight Reliability

Peak freight seasons are intensifying critical spare parts shortages—especially engine LRUs, flight control parts, avionics, and cockpit systems—leading to extended

Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel

SAF adoption remains limited – currently under 1 percent of global jet fuel, constrained by high costs, limited sustainable feedstocks,

What ANA Holdings’s takeover of NCA signals for the market

Acquisition finalised – ANA Holdings completes purchase of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), creating Japan’s largest combined cargo operation and the

Air Cargo Community Conference kicks off in Frankfurt

10th anniversary milestone – The Frankfurt Air Cargo Community Conference 2025 opened at Deutsche Bank Park with record attendance, celebrating

Abu Dhabi: Clear for take-off

The world of aviation and logistics is shifting eastwards. A trend that has been progressively accelerating as the advancement of

Tariffs throw US airfreight into turbulence

The global air cargo industry is facing a period of intense disruption and uncertainty in 2025, driven largely by new

GAO report sharpens focus on urgent US air cargo infrastructure gaps

A new US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has confirmed what many freight forwarders have long warned: outdated cargo facilities,

Training the next wave of cargo talent

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as industries worldwide reevaluated their talent strategies, aviation faced a particularly steep challenge:

A summer of tight capacity

As tariff deadlines, regulatory rulings, and demand spikes converge, global air cargo markets face an intense and uneven June. Asia’s

The real cost of AOG

As the Northern Hemisphere gears up for what could be the busiest summer travel season in years, airlines and MRO

How US-China rensions are reshaping global airfreight and ocean supply chains

When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China and other trading partners back in April, the effects were felt far

Miami gears up for logistics’ brightest event yet

Dr Robert Schönberger, global industry lead, transport logistic & air cargo exhibitions / ceramic exhibitions at Messe München took time

Avianca Cargo CEO Diogo Elias on leadership, Amazon and airfreight’s future

Diogo Elias, recently appointed CEO of Avianca Cargo, leads one of Latin America’s most prominent airlines through a period of

From Port Delays to Price Spikes

W ith disruptions ranging from port congestion to customs delays and geopolitical unrest, traditional static planning tools fall short. Today’s

Wheels-up as Baku prepares for Caspian Air Cargo Summit

This year’s Caspian Air Cargo Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, will be the tenth edition since its launch in 2006. The

Air freight’s role in Latin America’s e‑commerce boom

Latin America’s air cargo sector entered a key phase in 2025, propelled by the rapid rise of e‑commerce in Brazil

60 Seconds With … Emma Oliver

Emma Oliver’s career at American Airlines began in 2012, working on the passenger side of operations. After venturing outside of

Why small parcels are a big test for contract pharma

In today’s pharmaceutical landscape, complexity is the new normal. With decentralised clinical trials, personalised medicines and direct-to-patient therapies on the

Shifting global trade landscape

The prolonged trade tensions between the US and China have cast a long shadow over regional air cargo volumes. With

How road feeder services can bridge the digital divide

The daily grind of road feeder service (RFS) providers in the airfreight sector is defined less by long-term planning and

The overlooked battleground in the BRICS challenge to US Dominance

Global power is no longer decided only on the seas or in boardrooms. It is being fought in the skies,

Emirates SkyCargo strengthens cargo corridors

With the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline,

Global airfreight slips again

Global airfreight tonnage retreated for a second consecutive week in week 32, slipping 2 percent from the previous week, which

Descartes launches AI solution to cut compliance false positives

Descartes Systems Group has announced the release of Descartes Visual Compliance™ AI Assist, the latest advancement in denied party screening

Airforwarders Association warns freight slowdown to highlight wider problems

Airforwarders Association has cautioned that a slowdown in freight volumes, reported in newly-released U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) data, is

KM Malta Airlines renews total cargo management contract with Network Airline Services

Following a full, competitive tender process KM Malta Airlines (KMMA) has renewed its Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with Network

WFS lands new 3-year contract with Air China Cargo in Liège

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a three-year contract extension with Air China Cargo in Liège, supported

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