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Air Cargo Community FRA elects new Board

The Air Cargo Community e.V. (ACCF – an independent association of stakeholders operating in Germany’s Frankfurt/Main air cargo hub), elected a new Board of Directors at the recent annual general meeting, where it also reflected on a successful fiscal...

Menzies Aviation formally integrates AMI

Menzies Aviation has integrated its freight forwarding subsidiary, Air Menzies International (AM), into its Cargo division, to establish a unified global cargo platform. Effective 12JUN26, AMI operates under the leadership of EVP Cargo, Beau Paine, but maintains its own...

DSV launches dedicated lane linking Luxembourg and Indianapolis

As part of its Air ThermoDirect expansion, DSV has opened a dedicated air corridor for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals travelling between Luxembourg and Indianapolis. This move allows the elimination of active cooling containers since it focuses on improved temperature control throughout,...

Glasgow PIK and Guangzhou Airport sign MoU

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) used the backdrop of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) North Asia Cargo Day in Guangzhou, China, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that seeks to further strengthen...

Qatar Airways Cargo achieves CEIV Fresh recertification

Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handling partner, Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (QAS Cargo), have been recertified under IATA's CEIV Fresh program for its Fresh perishables product. This confirms that the companies continue to meet global standards for handling...

CargoAi’s CargoMART now accessible via AI assistants

CargoAi has taken an unprecedented step in the air cargo world and made its CargoMART directly accessible through any AI assistants supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which means all the current known favorites such as ChatGPT, Claude or...

BIFA says World Cup demonstrates air cargo’s importance

“Match day is just around the corner, but one of the most important 'teams' at the tournament won't score a single goal!” is Steve Parker’s opinion. The Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) recently emphasized the...

Kalé partners with e-Smart Logistics

The two digital solution providers, Kalé Logistics Solutions (Kalé) and e-Smart Logistics (e-SL), used the backdrop of the TIACA Executive Summit on 02JUN26, to officially announce their strategic partnership to further facilitate the digitalization of the air cargo industry....

Silk Way West Airlines and dnata extend cooperation in SIN

Silk Way West Airlines has signed a new multi-year agreement with dnata for cargo and freighter handling at Singapore Changi Airport, reinforcing their long-standing global partnership. The deal covers the airline’s twice-weekly freighter services, totaling over 100 flights and...

4RCargo had two reasons to celebrate at TIACA’s Executive Summit

It was cake and smiles all round on the afternoon of 02JUN26, when 4RCargo invited participants of the TIACA Executive Summit to join in celebration of its 5th anniversary. The Poland-headquartered GSA launched in Warsaw in 2021 and has...

Qatar Airways Cargo launches EnergyLift

Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled EnergyLift, a dedicated logistics solution designed with global energy sector in mind – and therefore pioneering a whole new product in the air cargo industry. Positioned as an airport-to-airport product, EnergyLift provides a fully...

United Cargo brings flavor to the U.S.

Each summer, it isn’t just passengers flying from Madagascar and Mauritius to the U.S., but also hundreds of tons of vanilla loaded into United Airlines’ belly holds – and that’s been the case now for three consecutive years. While...

AERION markets itself as a powerful commercial engine

AERION is the commercial driver promoting the cargo capabilities of ECS Group, Global GSA Group, TCE, and CargoTech under the QUITO umbrella. Positioned as the group’s market-facing entity, AERION consolidates these combined strengths into a single, airline-centric offering designed...

Yusen Logistics Partners with cargo.one to Modernize Global Air Freight Procurement

Yusen Logistics has partnered with cargo.one to deploy an AI-powered operating system across its global air freight sales and procurement operations, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing digital transformation strategy. Under the partnership, Yusen Logistics will implement cargo.one’s...

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Consolidate Cargo Operations on IBS Software’s iCargo Platform

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have unified their cargo operations on a single digital platform following the migration of Hawaiian Air Cargo into IBS Software’s iCargo system. The move brings both airlines onto one integrated cargo management platform, replacing Hawaiian...

HACTL Wins TIACA’s 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award in Corporate Category

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) as the winner of the Corporate Category at the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, held in partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems. HACTL received the award for...

FedEx expands Duiven Hub to strengthen European freight network

FedEx is expanding its major road hub in Duiven, Netherlands, with a €46 million investment aimed at increasing freight capacity and supporting future growth across its European network. The project includes the acquisition and development of a neighboring facility, significantly...

Global Air Cargo demand continues to grow amid geopolitical disruptions

International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported continued growth in global air cargo demand in April 2026, despite increasing geopolitical tensions and ongoing disruption across key international trade corridors. According to the latest market data, total air cargo demand rose by...

Cathay Cargo expands Airbus A350F order to strengthen Hong Kong Cargo Hub

Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its future freighter fleet plans with the addition of two more Airbus A350F aircraft, increasing its total order commitment for the next-generation freighter to eight aircraft. The additional order follows Cathay Cargo’s initial commitment for...

Globe Air Cargo France and Air China Cargo mark 30 years of cooperation

Globe Air Cargo France, the French subsidiary of ECS Group, and Air China Cargo are celebrating three decades of cooperation, underlining the long-term development of Air China’s cargo presence across the European market. Since the partnership began in the...

Asia Pacific traffic shifts as Middle East disruptions reshape global connectivity flows

Air traffic flows across major intercontinental corridors have been significantly rebalanced following widespread disruption to Middle East carrier operations, highlighting the region’s structural importance as a global transfer hub. The Middle East traditionally plays a central role in connecting...

Condor Launches “Express” Cargo Product for Time-Critical Air Freight

Frankfurt-based Condor Flugdienst GmbH is significantly expanding its cargo offering with the introduction of a new “Express” product, designed to meet the growing demand for ultra-fast and reliable transportation of time-sensitive shipments. The service is available immediately across Condor’s...

Gebrüder Weiss Appoints Goran Susak to Lead Germany Land & Logistics Operations

Gebrüder Weiss has announced the appointment of Goran Susak as the new Managing Director of its Land & Logistics Germany division, effective 01JUL2026. The experienced logistics executive joins the company from Kühne + Nagel and will be responsible for...

QR Cargo handled more than 2.8 mn tons in FY2025/26 despite market challenges

Qatar Airways Group reported strong financial results for the 2025/26 financial year, with Qatar Airways Cargo continuing to play a major role in the company’s overall performance despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty impacting global supply chains. According to...

WiseTech Global Joins DCSA+ to Advance Digital Standards in Container Shipping

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that WiseTech Global has joined its DCSA+ partnership program to help accelerate the adoption of open digital standards across global container shipping. WiseTech, developer of logistics and supply chain platforms including CargoWise...
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