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Menzies focuses on safety and sustainability

Menzies Aviation issued two press releases this week. The first announced the creation of a new role – that of Chief Safety & Training Officer, to which it has appointed Yogesh Parekh. Yogesh’s career with Menzies began in precisely...

Lufthansa Cargo cuts ribbon on new Cargo Campus

Things are beginning to take shape with Lufthansa Cargo’s LCCevo transition. The company proudly announced that the first of four phases of the largest infrastructure project in its history has now been completed. It cut the ribbon on its...

CARGOLAND again hosting the EU CBEC 2026

It stands to reason that CARGOLAND, which has been defining itself as a key European e-commerce cargo hub over the past years, should get involved (again) in hosting the EU CBEC next year. EU CBEC stands for the ‘EU...

WebCargo welcomes Jambojet to its platform

The freight arm of Kenya’s first low-cost airline, Jambojet, has opted to publish its cargo capacities on Freightos’ WebCargo platform. Jambojet Cargo, which is billed as Kenya’s leading regional carrier, operates a fleet of 7 De Havilland Canada Dash...

Glasgow Airport’s China services growing at a pace

The amount of press releases this year announcing Chinese connections out of Glasgow appear to know no end. Now, in the week of the e-commerce annual highlight, Black Friday, the Scottish Airport announces that it has doubled the number...

VRR produces its first pallets: ‘We keep it simple”

From the company known for its ‘origami’ ULDs as CargoForwarder Global reported back in 2019, 2022 and 2023 (with fun titles such as “Two have and to fold” – sadly those articles are no longer available since we changed...

AirMaster masters strawberry capacity squeeze

The Egyptian charter company, AirMaster (IATA: MR), began flying perishables from Cairo to Hahn Airport, last week. It operates two B737-800BCFs, which can uplift 22 tons per flight. Most shipments are addressed to DHL Food Logistics and the Belgian...

Swissport adds 5,500 m² of e-commerce imports space at LGG

Swissport is almost doubling the warehousing space it dedicates to e-commerce import handling at Belgium’s Liège Airport (LGG), with the addition of a 5,500 m², second-line warehouse. Both Swissport and the airport, which is among Europe’s fastest-growing cargo hubs,...

WebCargo welcomes Pattaya Airways to its platform

Pattaya Airways is a relatively new Thai cargo airline headquartered in Pakkret. It was founded as part of the Pattaya Group, a leading Thai aviation services company specializing in ground handling, cargo, passenger services, and aviation solutions across more...

DP World’s Searates ERP partners with CargoAi

Searates ERP, part of DP World’s digital logistics ecosystem, has partnered with CargoAi to integrate CargoAi’s CargoCONNECT APIs and bring digital airfreight services to its users. This collaboration equips the more than 300 forwarders using Searates ERP, with real-time...

Silk Way West Airlines doubles its A350F order

On 19NOV25, Silk Way West Airlines and Airbus shook hands and signed papers confirming the acquisition of a further two A350Fs for the airline, doubling its total order to date. The carrier had previously made history in JUN22, when...

transport logistic Americas hailed a success

Messe München’s press department reports that the transport logistic Americas & air cargo Americas trade fair in Miami mid-NOV25, saw a total of 6,345 participants over the three days, and received much positive feedback. Held 11-13NOV25 at the Miami...

Healthc’Air turns pharma transport compliance into confidence

AERION has positioned itself as a ‘strategic think tank transforming airline cargo management’ and is on a mission to advance the air cargo industry on all levels – from commercial to tech to operational excellence – particularly in specialized...

ECS Group appoints Regional Manager Indian Subcontinent

There is no denying that the Indian Subcontinent is one of the fastest growing air cargo markets on the planet. Already today, ECS Group counts 32 regional subsidiaries in 14 Asian countries, representing over 50 airline partners. And that...

Oman Air Cargo ramps up global reach with new GSAs

Oman Air Cargo recently expanded its global footprint by appointing five new General Sales Agents (GSAs) and launching two new offline routes connecting to Australia and Japan. GSA Australia Cargo and World Prime Services are the respective GSA representatives...

Jettainer keeps tabs on its ULDs thanks to Trackonomy

ULD management service provider, Jettainer, is reaching into the future and deploying IoT (Internet of Things) tracking technology developed by Trackonomy. It signed a long-term, strategic partnership agreement wherein Trackonomy will equip Jettainer’s global ULD fleet with its next-generation...

BioNatur Plastics price-matches greener cargo wraps in U.S.

Companies shouldn’t have to pay more for a greener solution – price should not hinder people in choosing the cleaner, more environmentally friendly solution. In fact, if anything, it should be the other way around – nonbiodegradable, damaging products...

Rhenus Group is building up Southeast Asia air cargo network

Rhenus Group is boosting its air freight presence in Southeast Asia to better support global trade as cargo flows increasingly shift toward the region. This expansion aligns with the ‘China+1’ strategy, where manufacturers are prioritizing Southeast Asia when it...

LATAM welcomes Carmen, Farellón, and Auquinco on board

“Today , Carmen, Farellón, and Auquinco – the three Andean condors – departed from CRAR in Talagante on their way to Patagonia National Park in the Aysén region. Initiatives of this magnitude, and with such important objectives as conserving...

Envirotainer launches Live Monitoring solution

Envirotainer has launched a next-generation Live Monitoring solution for its E-Tech RAP e2 temperature-controlled containers, enhancing real-time visibility across the cold chain for pharmaceuticals. This upgrade allows customers to track temperature, location, and door status live during shipments. This...

TIACA and HAUS61 join forces to accelerate air cargo innovation

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi on 5NOV25, Roos Bakker, Chair of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), announced a new Memorandum of Understanding with HAUS61 GmbH to strengthen cooperation and foster innovation across the global air...

L.I.T. Group expands Asia focus with first Logitrans appearance

L.I.T. Group is strengthening its position in the Turkish logistics market with its debut at Logitrans Istanbul from 19–21NOV. Positioned in Hall 3, Stand 327 at the German Pavilion, the company will showcase its full portfolio across the Europe–Asia...

Etihad Cargo partners with LODD Autonomous for smart middle-mile delivery

Etihad Cargo has entered a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous, a leader in advanced air mobility and autonomous logistics. Both companies aim to explore the integration of next-generation ‘Hili’ hybrid VTOL aircraft to advance the use of...

Logistics companies are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals

A recent Proofpoint report has revealed a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting trucking and logistics companies through malicious remote access software. Cybercriminals are using fake logistics job postings and supplier correspondence to trick employees into downloading Remote Access Trojans...

AVS GSA appointed as DHL Aviation’s General Sales Agent in Malaysia

ECS Group subsidiary AVS GSA Services (M) Sdn. Bhd. has been selected as the General Sales Agent for DHL Aviation in Malaysia, taking responsibility for commercial representation and sales of the carrier’s dedicated freighter services in the market. The...
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