Scrolling on LinkedIn this week, it was the post of a video originally attributed to @niccruzpatane/X, of a driverless truck, that made me stop – and feel uneasy, if I’m honest. Why? Because as you can see in the...
CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ shows a different section of the air cargo industry each week – normally bringing it to life through its people. Every now and again, CFG gives the platform to a non-human entity without which the...
Europe, once an economic powerhouse, is falling further behind in global competition. Germany, formerly the driving force within the block, has run out of steam. This development is due to a combination of unfavorable external geopolitical factors and market...
Despite Trump’s constant tariff threats, Mexico is one of Latin America’s economic hotspots – and that also benefits air freight. Now, Lufthansa subsidiary, time:matters – the specialist for urgent high-performance logistics solutions – has inaugurated two new Courier Terminals...
DHL’s business unit, eCommerce, has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabian logistics company, AJEX. The move marks a significant milestone in DHL’s expansion into the rapidly growing Saudi Arabian parcel market, and leverages AJEX expansion across the Middle...
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has issued an e-commerce White Paper that pays tribute to the growing impact of e-commerce on the global cargo industry. By 2024, e-commerce comprised roughly 20% of air cargo volumes and is expected...
CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ shows a different section of the air cargo industry each week – usually bringing it to life through the individual working there. Every now and again, we highlight a core aspect, instead, and let an...
Temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments make up about 4% of all air cargo tonnage annually transported around the world. Increasingly, this commodity type comes in the form of small parcels, with forecasts predicting double-digit growth in this particular segment over the...
According to the latest IATA data from JUN25, North America reported an 8.3% contraction in monthly cargo ton kilometers (TKM), contrasting Asia-Pacific’s 9% growth in volumes. Although this is only a current picture, it already evidences the ongoing shift...
The take-over of TNT in 2016, brought FedEx a second European hub at Liège Airport (LGG). Over the years, the airport has acquired a role of its own, especially after the introduction of the ‘tricolor’ strategy, says Managing Director...
Europe’s largest discounter, Lidl, which operates around 12,000 supermarkets in Europe, is building its own fleet of cargo vessels. The decision is a reaction to the coronavirus pandemic causing the collapse of key global supply chains and container price...
Everyone knows what customs brokers do: they clear imports and exports and are responsible for checking goods. But the public is largely unaware of just how varied the job is and what professional qualifications are required to cope with...
If performed exceptionally well, customs clearance resembles a precise Swiss clockwork mechanism. If not, it is like an old wind-up clock that frequently stops running. Seen from this angle, customs procedures can either be a bottleneck or an additional...
The DHL Group is focusing on growth regions empowering businesses operating across and with the Middle East. As part of the Group’s strategy for the next five years, the logistics giant intends to spend more than EUR 500 million...
The specialist for express transportation, which belongs to Lufthansa Cargo, operates its own handling terminals for express shipments at Frankfurt, Munich, and Shanghai Pudong. Its Courier Terminals deliver tailored services, speed up the flow of goods, and enhance reliability....
Express services are victims of sabotage! This or something similar was the headline in much of the media in the summer of 2024. Since then, the topic has largely disappeared from the public stage as security measures by DHL,...
Due to the new tariffs imposed by the Trump government on imports, an avalanche of documentation is required when importing goods worth more than USD 800. The comprehensive documentation and associated checks require additional time and significantly increase costs,...
A year ago, the IATA air cargo world was enjoying Dragon Dances and a visit to HACTL’s SuperTerminal1 over in Hong Kong. Now, the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) returns to Dubai for the second time in 8 years,...
The Great Depression between 1929 and 1932, which saw hundreds of thousands of people become unemployed, mass bankruptcies, and social misery, happened just four generations ago. In the U.S., it resulted in a 30% contraction in GDP. Worldwide, the...
Since many years, the Belgian Tulpin Group has been a recognized advocate for the interests of European importers of fruit and vegetables from sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt, Jordan and South America. However, the past six months have been by far...
Currently, Silk Way West Airlines, based at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport, serves Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN), five times a week. The route is operated by B747F and enjoys a very high load factor, confirms the Azeri company. “We...
A Lufthansa HON is a frequent flyer who earns 6,000 points within a calendar year in the Lufthansa Group's Miles & More program. These HON Circle members travel comfortably with all amenities in First Class.Although Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary, time:matters,...
Possibly the ‘coolest’ leadership role there is… mainly because Jettainer manages an annual fleet of circa 12,000 cool ULDs, and – as Head of Cool ULD, Steffen Fessler’s responsibilities include the operations and ongoing development of Jettainer’s cool&fly service....
No air cargo conference goes by without a focus on e-commerce. As was also the case at the recent World Cargo Summit 2025 held in Ostend, Belgium. Its dominant role in air freight was illustrated during a panel attended...
From 05-07FEB25, members of the fresh produce industry gathered in Berlin to attend this year's Fruit Logistica. It was a colorful event, with halls full of attendees, many interesting presentations and a multitude of innovative ideas from companies and...
