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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Nordic’s air cargo community will gather in Riga

For the very first time since its inception, the Nordic Air Cargo Symposium will be held in a Baltic...

Exclusive – Hamburg becomes a hotspot for drones

The city’s government has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive drone ecosystem – the first of its kind in...

Beyond Decarbonization: Can SAF strengthen Air Cargo’s fuel security?

Geopolitical crises have long exposed the aviation sector’s dependence on fossil fuel markets. Escalating tensions in the Middle East...

Spotlight on… Chris Notter, Independent Consultant, JCN Associates

Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ examines a different area within the air cargo industry, showcasing the many, varied...
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Airbus closing in on Boeing in large freighter segment

Until now, Atlas Air’s fleet has consisted exclusively of Boeing freighters – particularly the B747-400F and its successor, the B747-8F. However, this will change...

AURA AERO obtains green light for an aircraft factory

Toulouse Blagnac Airport is best known as a major Airbus aircraft production hub - particularly the wide-body models and freighter variants. Another production line...
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Hapag-Lloyd intensifies business in India 

Executives of the shipping line, Hapag-Lloyd, and representatives of India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)...

Exclusive: Steinhaus to become new CEO of Hahn Airport

René Steinhaus, an aerospace engineer born in East Germany in 1972, will take over as head of TRIWO Hahn Airport. CargoForwarder Global (CFG) obtained...
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Commentary: The Gulf states’ business model is eroding

For years, the Gulf states were considered guarantors of good business, attractive tourist destinations and, thanks to world class airlines like Emirates and Qatar...

Middle East Supply Chain Disruptions Shake Global Air and Sea Freight

In 2026, geopolitical tensions have shifted from isolated disruptions to a persistent reality, shaping global logistics. Simultaneous conflicts, trade disputes, and security concerns are...

Spotlight on… Sunil Sasi, Consulting Manager, Cognizant

Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ showcases a particular area within the air cargo industry, to demonstrate the wide variety of careers it offers....

Cargo Airlines welcome the Mercosur treaty

This agreement is sparking the imagination of freight carriers because it promises a significant increase in tonnage due to the virtual elimination of customs...
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Chicken Wings: All that glitters is not gold

Sometimes, it’s a matter of more than half-a-million little mirror tiles bringing on the shine – and its value is in its rarity rather...

Exclusive – FRA and BLR ink strategic partnership

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore Airport signed a memorandum of understanding today (25FEB2026) at the Air Cargo India trade show, which runs until 27FEB in...

Lödige enhances cargo operations

Cargo terminals are evolving into digitally connected performance nodes within airline and forwarder networks. Simultaneously, cargo terminals are facing increasing labor constraints and growing...

Wildcats rescued from war zone

An example from the Ukrainian region near Kharkiv, which was attacked by Russian troops, shows the disastrous consequences that wars can have not only...

Costa Rica – Green Strategy pays off

The difference could hardly be greater. While north of the Rio Grande under Trump, the decarbonization of the economy and industry was put on...

Wefers leaves Liège Airport

On Friday (13MAR26), Cargo chief, Torsten Wefers stepped down from his post as Vice President Sales & Marketing at Liège Airport (LGG). The manager...

Profit Through Process: Scaling Sustainability via Supply Chain Efficiency

According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, an estimated 1.05 billion tons of food – about 19% of global...

Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM

The world’s fifth-largest container shipping company is taking over the tenth-largest box carrier. Hapag-Lloyd CEO, Rolf Habben Jansen, announced this acquisition on Monday evening...

Blended wing aircraft on the advance

The latest news from California is likely to have been noted with interest by Airbus, Boeing, and China's state-owned company Comac. Two newcomers are...