Schiphol’s slot dilemma – and no end in sight

Leading airports focus strategically and economically on growth rather than contraction. An exception is Schiphol. There, the municipality of Amsterdam demands that the number...

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Day of the DAWB – and an EU customs...

01JUL26 saw two unrelated regulatory shifts come into effect on the same day, affecting the air cargo and e-commerce...

Verhasselt: EU e-commerce fee to cause brief dip only

Since 01JUL26, the EU levies customs duties of at least EUR 3 per shipment on goods valued at less...

VG Cargo and its dubious Russia Connection

The case involves document forgery and fraud. Four people are accused of these crimes, one of whom was -...

Spotlight on… João Mudo, Airfreight Director, TIBA SMX Logistics

Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ looks at a particular segment of the air cargo industry through the eyes...
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RFS in Germany: innovation is needed

The topic presented by the Air Cargo Club Deutschland (ACD) sounded promising: “The Current Status of Road Feeder Services (RFS) in Germany.” Three executives...

Charles Schlumberger left the World Bank

The World Bank has bid farewell to its Lead Air Transport Specialist, Dr. Charles Schlumberger. After 27 years with the financial institution, he left...
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CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain unit

Marseille, France-based shipping mammoth, CMA CGM has announced to buy FedEx’s third-party logistics business for USD 1.4 billion in cash. FedEx Supply Chain manages...

Electric Trucks are on the advance

Electric trucks are still a rare species on European highways. However, latest developments show that, following rising sales of e-cars, operating electric trucks is...

Poland’s Port Polska plans are progressing

In around six years from now, Poland aims to be inaugurating a state-of-the-art gateway in fitting with its position as the largest economy in...

Mercosur: The winners will be those with the best algorithms

After more than two decades of negotiations, the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) became provisionally applicable on 01MAY26, creating a free trade area wherein...

TAPA kicks off free training program for truck drivers

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is inviting truck drivers to take part in Security Awareness Training courses to improve their personal safety and...

Spotlight on… Bernard Omboto Onguso, Aviation Fuel Strategist, Fueling Africa Aviation

Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ brings a different segment of the air cargo industry to the fore, to show just how varied the...
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Air Canada and Abra Group partner

Both players have signed a joint business agreement that opens the door for deeper commercial integration and enhanced cargo services. Analysts estimate that their...

SFO enlarges its air cargo infrastructure

San Francisco International Airport builds a new freight terminal, this way strengthening its position as a leading air cargo gateway on the U.S. West...

EU Customs Code Reform set to reshape the Union’s gateways

The Union Customs Code (UCC), the legal framework governing the EU’s customs system, is heading for a major reform. To update economic operators on...

Why Humans still matter in Air Cargo

The cargo industry is splitting into two camps. One believes automation replaces humans. The other believes automation removes routine work so humans can focus...

India boosts SAF: Countdown till Paris Air Show 2027

The seed for a close SAF collaboration was planted at a previous ILA. There, India’s solar-power operated airport Cochin showcased a potential eSAF concept...

Swissport Amsterdam speeds up cargo flows

As the air cargo industry faces even more than the usual challenges due to the Middle East crisis, operators are searching for every advantage...

Discounter Lidl grows its maritime fleet

However, Lidl’s vessels do not operate under its own brand but are listed on Tailwind Shipping Lines’ register. Founder and owner of both Lidl...

TIACA’s Executive Summit 2026: Resilience, Reinvention & Recognition

This year’s TIACA Executive Summit took place in Warsaw’s Hilton Hotel, bringing a resilient, positive and forward-looking Central European attitude to an air cargo...

LH Technik and Airbus are building a flying Sharks

Both companies have entered a technical collaboration to develop and certify the application of AeroSHARK riblet technology on the wings and stabilizers of the...