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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ONE Record takes off – a turning point for...

For years, ONE Record has been presented as the future of digital air cargo. It featured in conference presentations,...

Can Europe finally standardize digital logistics data?

Fragmented data exchange remains one of the biggest obstacles to digital freight transport. The Open Logistics Foundation believes it...

Russia keeps grounding aircraft

Due to the increasing shortages of spare parts nearly 20% of all commercial aircraft registered in Russia are currently...

Spotlight on… Arcadio Martinez, VP Global Tender Management Air...

Every Sunday, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ highlights a different segment of the air cargo industry, inviting an individual to...
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Cargo Rates are falling again…

… but nobody expects the calm to last.Three consecutive weeks of declining air freight rates would normally be seen as a clear sign that...

DHL Group weathers the storm

In Q2 2026, DHL Group revenue increased by more than 10% in a year-over-year comparison, following a growth of 2% in Q1, 2026. EBIT...
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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 – and one with a...

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 scheduled to begin operations in...

Middle East: cargo business contracts

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

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 illustrate the wide variety of...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...