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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CMA CGM puts out its feelers towards Air Belgium...

The Marseille-based logistics heavyweight has filed a bid to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo unit. Its advance follows the decision...

Airships – a straight line to success?

When CargoForwarder Global reported on the Airship panel at the Dubai Expo 2020 back on 11NOV21, there was an...

Assembly of the A350F has begun

The first components for the new Airbus A350F freighter have arrived at the manufacturer's factory in Hamburg. This is...

“Paladin” to revolutionize transport on seashores

This is what the U.S. manufacturer Regent (Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport) claims in an announcement published last...
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Spotlight on… Veena Dudhia, Pilot Manager, One Air Ltd

CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ brings a different air cargo function to the fore each week, showcasing the huge variety of careers that this industry...

DB Schenker and Mercedes ink big SAF deal

The logistics company and the automotive group have agreed to procure 13,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which will reduce the carmaker’s CO₂e* emissions...
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Diamond secures Volocopter’s survival

Austrian-based Diamond Aircraft has taken over financially troubled eVTOL startup, Volocopter. Diamond has been owned since 2017 by the multi-billion-dollar Chinese company, Wanfeng; a...

Lufthansa: out goes Tom, in comes Alexis

Tom Enders, the long-standing head of Airbus, is leaving Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board. The airline's Executive Board has nominated Alexis von Hoensbroech as his successor....
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NAP joins the dawn of digital payments

While many of us have long had a host of online payment methods to choose from in our personal life or when travelling as...

Exclusive – Freighter shortages hamper PER business

Since many years, the Belgian Tulpin Group has been a recognized advocate for the interests of European importers of fruit and vegetables from sub-Saharan...
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Spotlight on… Nina Lökfors, Executive Vice President, Eltete TPM

CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ uncovers the many cogs of the air cargo industry without which the transportation of cargo from A to B, would...

Lufthansa results: daughter companies rescue parent

The Group's core brand, Lufthansa Airlines, lurched into the red in 2024. This is due to multiple strikes at German airports last year, high...

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CMA CGM puts out its feelers towards Air Belgium Cargo

The Marseille-based logistics heavyweight has filed a bid to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo unit. Its advance follows the decision of a Belgian court that...

Maastricht Aachen wants to become a boutique airport

Following the announcement by Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) on 23JAN25, that Maastricht Airport (MST) and Amsterdam Schiphol plan to deepen their ties, CargoForwarder Global...

One airline – three digital platform providers

The press releases came in thick and fast this week: cargo.one, CargoAi, WebCargo by Freightos – all within 30 minutes of each other on...

Swiss Airtainer lifts Cool Containers to a new level

The presentation shows a lot of self-confidence: Swiss Airtainer intends to reinvent the pharma cold chain with its high-performance cool boxes. This is stated...

ELTETE pioneers new packaging solutions

Eltete’s pallets are lighter than conventional pallets, more durable and cost-effective. Also, their production and practical use in the transportation sector reduce CO2 emissions,...

Spotlight on… Ben Lakerveld, Operations Director, VRR

CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ singles out a different aspect of the air cargo every week, to illustrate the manifold career opportunities within the industry....

Exclusive – SWW would be happy to increase its footprint at Hahn again

Currently, Silk Way West Airlines, based at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport, serves Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN), five times a week. The route is...

New U.S. sanctions outrage ocean carriers

Shipping lines that call at a U.S. port will soon have to pay penalties if they operate vessels manufactured in China. The fees are...

Airbus puts H2 program on the backburner

Airbus’ first hydrogen-powered aircraft was due to enter service in 2035. Three different variants were presented to the public. Yet, none will be built...