The challenges facing the UK

The UK logistics sector faces acute pressure from ageing infrastructure, labour shortages, and rising consumer expectations, with delayed projects like

60 Seconds With … Yap Wei Ben

Yap Wei Bin began his career in the air cargo industry in 1996, following a period in his family-operated business.

GNSS interference sparks concerns in the aviation sector

ICAO has condemned GNSS interference by Russia and North Korea, highlighting the growing threat to civil aviation and commercial airfreight,

Europe faces new pressures and opportunities

GSSAs are evolving from intermediaries to strategic partners, helping forwarders access commercial incentives, operational efficiencies, and smaller airports closer to

AVIAREPS bets on Southeast Asia’s cargo ascent

AVIAREPS is expanding its presence across Southeast and East Asia, targeting emerging export hubs like Vietnam and Cambodia to align

AI adoption accelerates as tariff volatility reshapes shipping strategies

Tariff volatility across the US, Europe, and Asia is driving month-to-month routing shifts, pushing shippers and forwarders to diversify corridors

Security sets a competitive edge in the Americas

Security is emerging as a decisive competitive factor across the Americas as ICAO standards tighten, CT screening and automated detection

From sales agent to strategic integrator

Rising regulatory pressure, growing e-commerce volumes, and the expansion of high-compliance verticals have pushed traditional GSAs to migrate from pure

Cyber risks increase across interconnected airfreight systems

Expanding digital connectivity across airlines, airports, handlers and customs systems has increased cybersecurity exposure in airfreight, prompting a shift from

Digital disruption reshapes cargo sales

GSSAs are being reshaped by direct digital sales, rising expectations for speed and visibility, and tighter margins, with ECS Group

The shifting role of GSSAs

GSSAs are redefining their role as digital integration, airline expectations and varied forwarder preferences create tension between technology-led processes and

60 Seconds With … Jessica Panigari

Jessica Panigari is the founder of Goods2Load, a supportive, fee-free sales and lead-generation platform for small and medium logistics companies.

Expanding ground handling operations sustainably

Ground handlers and airports are under pressure to modernise equipment, electrify fleets and improve transparency, with regulatory clarity and adequate

Next-generation sensor networks

Next-generation, AI-enabled sensor systems are replacing conventional GPS and cellular tracking by shifting from location reporting to behavioural and environmental

Emirates SkyCargo’s Life Sciences and Healthcare solution

Emirates SkyCargo’s Life Sciences and Healthcare solution utilises a global network to ensure temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals are transported safely, efficiently, and

Giving SMBs control and clarity

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face fragmented and slow sourcing cycles, with challenges in supplier verification, product quality, payments, and

Ergonomic debt increases operational risk amid labour shortages

Warehousing and manufacturing sectors are facing rising “ergonomic debt,” where workflows and tools designed for processes rather than people cause

How smart ULDs, AI and automation are redrawing operational boundaries

The airfreight industry has talked about digital transformation, e-AWBs and automation for decades. At the Air Cargo Americas conference in

Helping shippers stay ahead of tariffs

Navia Freight has positioned itself as a strategic, tech-enabled freight forwarder, using its proprietary NaviaHub platform for SKU-level visibility, predictive

Tariffs reshape trans-Pacific trade

Trans-Pacific airfreight has been sharply impacted by US tariffs on Chinese goods and the removal of the US$800 de minimis

What happens when the cold chain breaks?

The global pharmaceutical cold chain is critical for maintaining the efficacy and safety of temperature-sensitive therapies, including vaccines, biologics, and

How Gatwick’s expansion could boost Britain’s connectivity

The UK government has approved Gatwick Airport’s second-runway programme as a lower-cost, within-boundary expansion, offering earlier additional capacity than a

Why MROs and suppliers are joining Locatory.com?

MROs and suppliers are actively adopting digital systems that reduce procurement friction, accelerate sales, and expand global reach. In fact,

Air cargo’s next safety frontier: How fire-resistant ULDs are rewriting the rules

The evolution of unit load devices (ULDs) is transforming them from passive cargo containers into active safety tools, particularly for

Boeing signals turnaround

Boeing’s Chief Financial Officer, Jay Malave, announced on 2 December 2025 that the company expects a meaningful rebound in deliveries

Director of AOG Technics pleads guilty to fraudulent trading

The director of the UK-based airline parts company AOG Technics, Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, has pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading

New Unilode MRO strengthens UK capacity

Rising express volumes and sustained e-commerce expansion are reshaping ULD maintenance requirements at the UK’s busiest pure cargo hub, prompting

Beyond the thermal packaging

Cold chain integrity relies on more than packaging; trained staff, reliable facilities, proper procedures, and end-to-end visibility are all essential

Meeting rising demand for precision therapies

Investment in temperature-controlled airfreight infrastructure across the Americas is growing, driven by expansion in pharmaceuticals, biologics, and personalised therapies, with

60 Seconds With … Charles Drummond

Charles Drummond is the CEO of AviusULD B.V., a ULD manufacturer and technology company, pioneering smart and sustainable unit load

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