The International Air Transport Association is urging the aviation industry to accelerate its digital transformation, highlighting data sharing, automation and common standards as key to building a more efficient and connected ecosystem. The association emphasizes that progress must deliver...
The GSSA contract which came into effect on 23MAR26, sees ECS Group subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, assume the commercial responsibility for ensuring that Uniworld Air Cargo’s freighter capacities are filled when they leave Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)....
Cathay Cargo recently unveiled it latest digital enhancement. Called ‘Manage Booking’, the feature offers freight forwarders real-time control over changes to their shipments. The carrier speaks of a ‘significant upgrade’ and enhancement of the user experience of its booking...
The partnership between Spanish airline, Air Europa Cargo (the air cargo business unit of Air Europa), and ground handling company, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), (a SATS company), began almost a decade ago, in Madrid, in 2018. Barcelona joined the...
Around this time, last year, CargoForwarder Global reported on Air Charter Service’s charity achievements. The company has just managed the same again – another USD 200,000+ raised for the second year running, thanks to fundraising initiatives carried out by...
AERO Logistics Network has launched as the first general‑access network built specifically for air freight forwarders. It helps members expand their global reach by connecting them with vetted, airfreight‑focused partners while maintaining strong quality and compliance standards.
AERO focuses on...
Qantas Freight has launched its first-ever dedicated freighter service into Singapore, marking a significant milestone for both the carrier and Changi Airport. The new twice‑weekly Sydney–Shanghai–Singapore–Sydney operation commenced on 03APR26. The flights depart every Friday and Sunday and are...
DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its air freight capacity between Asia and Europe by launching new weekly Boeing 777F flights connecting Shanghai with Leipzig, and Hong Kong with Liège, this summer. The services which are operated within DHL Aviation’s network, will provide dedicated capacity...
The US carrier, National Airlines, check-marked a major milestone in its fleet modernization program, recently, when test flights began for the first of its four ordered Boeing 777‑200 Freighters. Registration N791CA is currently undergoing mandatory flight and performance evaluation, which –...
As it continues to invest in Asia Pacific as a key strategic region, and build up its global leadership, Avia Solutions Group’s air charter specialist, Chapman Freeborn announced last week, that it has appointed Latha Narayan to lead the...
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is renovating and expanding its cold storage facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CAS), its main hub, after 13 years of operation. When the work is complete, the facility will have five temperature-controlled chambers...
TCE’s Total Cargo Management (TCM) service offers airlines an intelligent extension of its workforce as and when required. Headquartered at Frankfurt/Main Airport, TCE’s certified team provides 24/7 operational and commercial cargo management support across over 230 airports, handling more...
Quito Group has refinanced its EUR 250 million debt and secured a new EUR 70 million investment facility through a financing agreement with Apollo, reinforcing its financial base and enabling faster global growth. The move strengthens investor confidence in Quito’s integrated...
Busy month over at Ethiopian Airlines, which is doubling down on its cargo operations. Last week, Africa’s largest carrier announced the lease contract signing with AerCap Holdings N.V., for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, increasing the number of long-range...
Air Charter Service’s Time Critical division revealed a major surge in demand for its Next Flight Out (NFO) service over the last year, as shippers turned to urgent, schedule‑based airfreight to navigate supply‑chain volatility and geopolitical disruptions. The NFO...
Unsurprisingly, the recent survey carried out among The Airforwarders Association’s members revealed that the current Middle East conflict is translating into widespread operational disruption and rising costs for air cargo. Many carriers have rerouted around hotspots, lengthening flight times...
WCAworld is expanding its global footprint with the launch of the WCAworld China International Logistics conference, the rebranded 22nd edition of the longstanding SINO Conference in Shanghai (20–23JUN26). The shift aims to open the event to a broader international...
GAL Aviation has rolled out Kale Logistics’ Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) as the official platform for cargo appointment scheduling and delivery management at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport. The move aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and coordination among...
French, private airline, Pan Européenne Air Service (PEAS) placed its first firm order for AURA AERO’s 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA aircraft, earlier this month, marking a key step toward decarbonizing regional aviation. The ERA combines eight electric motors (ENGINeUS, developed...
Speed is everything, when it comes to perishables – every minute saved, is a minute gained in shelf-life and saleable wares. And if you’re unhampered by congestion and blessed with great infrastructure, you’re in with a winning chance. But...
Jettainer and Spanish carrier, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, have extended their long-standing partnership which first started a decade ago, when the airline began operating long-haul services out of Madrid to Latin America. Since 2016, Jettainer has supported its growing...
Asiana Airlines Cargo has chosen Global GSA Group (GGG) as its new General Sales and Services Agent in France and Germany, as the airline seeks to expand its export business in those two key European markets. The agreement not...
Crane Worldwide Logistics has selected cargo.one to bring greater speed, accuracy, AI and automation to its global quoting and procurement processes across its network in 33 countries. The partnership places cargo.one at the core of Crane’s digital infrastructure, consolidating...
Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its digital booking system by integrating 5 ‘Add-on Services’ directly into the online booking process, giving customers easier and more transparent access to tailored service options. These modular extras allow shippers to customize airfreight transports...
Unilode Aviation Solutions and SATCO have intensified their partnership with the opening of a new Maintenance and Repair (MRO) facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the signing of a long-term cargo net supply agreement. Both companies have...
