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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Exclusive: CharterDesk – a new name in aircraft chartering

There is a new name in the aviation industry ever since the transport logistic/Air Cargo China event, last month...

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines ink H2 JV

Both companies plan to build hydrogen-powered aircraft turbines. For this purpose, they have established a joint venture that is...

Middle East: cargo business contracts

The Middle East, normally an oasis of prosperous trade and transportation benefiting from favorable tax policies, is currently undergoing...

Spotlight on… Leonel Ortiz, Chief Operating Officer, Avianca Cargo

Every week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ shines a focus on a specific segment of the air cargo industry, to...
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ERA ONE sets a new standard

The Power-to-Liquid (P2L) plant, ERA ONE, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This makes ERA...

Mammoth converted B777-200Fs are awaiting commercial launch

There is no shortage of customers for converted Boeing Triple Seven freighters. But what’s missing are the aircraft ordered by QR Cargo, DHL, and...
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Day of the DAWB – and an EU customs duty

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

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 than EUR 150. This primarily...

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 of an individual working there....

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...