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Norwegian adds two more Boeing Dreamliners to its fleet

Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which it says enables it to

IATA expresses outrage at Brussels terrorist attacks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed outrage at attacks in Brussels yesterday and offered its sympathies to the

Istanbul New Airport’s cargo plans revealed

Istanbul New Airport will eventually have capacity to handle 5.5 million tonnes of cargo a year and significant dedicated freight

Brussels Airport CEO condemns “cowardly and heinous acts”

Brussels Airport has released a statement expressing its “deepest sympathy with victims and relatives” after two explosions at the Belgian

Two explosions at Brussels Airport – as many as 13 feared dead

Two explosions at Brussels Airport this morning and as many as 13 are feared dead and more than 30 are

MAB Kargo and Silk Way West sign partnership

MAB Kargo and Azerbaijan cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines have signed a memorandum of cooperation that will see both

Jet Airways expands network with flights to Schiphol

Jet Airways has enhanced connectivity between India, Europe and North America with launch of daily Amsterdam Airport Schiphol bellyhold flights.

German airports see 0.3% tonnage rise in February

German airport saw a cargo tonnage rise of 0.3 per cent in February compared to the same month in 2015,

Peter Gerber talks paperless processes, pharma, Amazon and freighters

Paperless processes must become a reality, pharmaceuticals will be a key pillar in the future of airfreight, freighters will remain

ACS breaks the 10,000 mark for charter contracts

Air Charter Service (ACS) broke the 10,000 charter contract marker for the first time in its history in 2015. The

Eurogate Logistics launches freight services in Iran

Freight forwarder Eurogate Logistics has launched a new range of services designed to help UK businesses take advantage of wide-ranging

Lufthansa Cargo sees decline in volumes and earnings in 2015

Lufthansa Cargo saw a 2.3 per cent decline in the amount of cargo it carried in 2015 and EBIT (earnings

PACTL gains IATA CEIV pharma cetification

The new cool chain infrastructure at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) has successfully the validation process to obtain

Lufthansa Group profits up in 2015, but cargo weak

The Lufthansa Group increased profit significantly in 2015 and generated revenues of 32.1 billion euros – a 6.8 per cent

Brussels organises largest horse transport on European flight

Brussels Airport and Intradco Global have transported 86 horses to the Middle East – the largest export of horses on

IATA WCS: Cargo Composites launches lean composite cargo container

Cargo Composites has introduced what it says is the world’s leanest AKH type composite cargo container. The firm launched the

IATA WCS: Cargo 2000 rebranded as Cargo iQ

Cargo 2000 (C2K) has rebranded as Cargo iQ as part of a strategic transformation programme including a Smart Data Project,

IATA WCS: Heathrow launches WebPortal to reduce freight trucks emissions

Heathrow Airport has revealed new plans for a WebPortal aimed at consolidating freight loads, and decreasing the amount of trucks

IATA WCS: Jettainer tests self-learning software for ULD management

Jettainer and the University of Cologne are conducting a live test on management software for big data in the movement

IATA WCS: ULD safety campaign launched

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a Unit Load Device (ULD) Safety Campaign today – aimed at improving handling

Aircargo Club Deutschland urges change in Germany

Aircargo Club Deutschland has urged the need for rapid introduction of digitisation in supply chains and it says the airfreight

CHAMP extends partnership with GLS Hong Kong

CHAMP Cargosystems has extended partnership with Global Logistics System Hong Kong (GLS Hong Kong) to provide a joint service designed

Free access to e-AWB’s for WCA members through WIN

Independent forwarder members of the WCA will all have free access to WIN’s e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) platform for the remainder

IATA commits to reducing trafficking of wildlife

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking of wildlife, which it

Silk Way West streamlines cargo operations with Descartes system

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Silk Way West Airlines is now using its cloud-based Global Air Messaging Gateway. The

IATA WCS: German government urged to improve air transport competitiveness

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the German government to focus on improving the competitiveness of the German

IATA WCS: calls for continued transformation in air cargo industry

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for continued transformation in the air cargo industry with a focus on

Icelandair to increase Portland services

Icelandair will be increasing its bellyhold service from Portland International Airport in 2016 with more flights and an extended season

Cathay Pacific sees 10.1% volume fall

Cathay Pacific Airways has seen a double-digit drop in the volume of cargo and mail uplifted in February. Cathay Pacific

Domestic e-commerce offers great opportunities

The domestic e-commerce market in India is booming and offers great opportunities, Jet Airways senior vice president for cargo, Pradeep

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