This agreement is sparking the imagination of freight carriers because it promises a significant increase in tonnage due to the virtual elimination of customs barriers on both routes across the South Atlantic, from northwest to southeast and in the...
In 2026, geopolitical tensions have shifted from isolated disruptions to a persistent reality, shaping global logistics. Simultaneous conflicts, trade disputes, and security concerns are forcing supply chain operators to prioritize resilience and risk management over traditional cost optimization. As...
For years, the Gulf states were considered guarantors of good business, attractive tourist destinations and, thanks to world class airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways, global hubs for passenger and air freight traffic. The rule of autocratic Monarchs ensured...
According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, an estimated 1.05 billion tons of food – about 19% of global food available to consumers – is wasted annually, with another approximately 13% lost before retail,...
The U.S. integrator becomes the first plaintiff from the transport and logistics industry to sue the Trump administration over tariff refunds, demanding return of all tariffs paid. The move follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that almost all of the...
Alain Tulpin leads an enviable life, one might think. He works for six months, then spends the other half of the year basking in the Spanish sun or tending to his newly-acquired farm in Flanders. Sounds like a healthy...
The integrator branded a Boeing 777 freighter to function as a flying ambassador of its focus on Life Science and Healthcare Logistics (LSH). The move is part of DHL’s cold chain network expansion, designed to reshape the supply of...
Each week, CargoForwarder Global shines its ‘Spotlight On…’ a specific segment of the air cargo industry and usually hands the mic to a human individual to explain their function and share their opinions and experience. Every now and again,...
Following a year of operational validation, LATAM Airlines Group is extending the use of AeroSHARK drag-reduction technology across its entire Boeing 777-300ER sub fleet, reinforcing its focus on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction in long-haul operations. After initially introducing...
For anyone working in the fresh produce industry, attending last week's three-day Fruit Logistica event was an absolute must. Walking through the halls, a bubble of different languages could be heard, mainly Spanish, German, English, Italian, Mandarin, French, and...
From 04-06FEB26, Berlin was the epicenter for representatives of the global fresh produce industry. It was a colorful event, with halls full of participants attending interesting presentations where a multitude of innovative ideas from experts, companies and business associations...
While civilian supply chains continue to debate optimization, sustainability, and digitalization, defense logistics is expanding rapidly and largely outside the public discussion, operating under different rules – absorbing capacity, talent, infrastructure, and risk tolerance at a scale that is...
General sales agent Kales Airline Services acts, thinks and performs like a well-running airline, based on a close and confidential partnership relation. This translates to an extended role with the GSA managing the supply chain from origin to the...
On 10DEC25, international air cargo journalists were invited to an online press conference held by IATA on the fringes of its larger, more passenger focused annual media event. Around 1.5 hours were dedicated to the state, specialties, and success...
According to Data Intelo, the global pharma air freight market attained a value of USD 19.7 billion last year and, at a CAGR of 6.2% for 2025 and beyond, is forecasted to reach a value of USD 33.7 billion...
The DHL Group plans to invest around €1 billion in expanding its infrastructure in India by 2030. This was announced by the Deutsche Post subsidiary. The investments will focus on key industrial sectors, in which DHL expects above-average growth...
From 04-06NOV25, floricultural professionals and thousands of visitors met at the Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, where the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) took place. The organizers of the exposition speak of 290+ exhibitors from 30 countries displaying their...
The Belgian Tulpin Group has been in the strawberry business for 44 years now. As a result, it has built up enormous expertise and made a name for itself as a major importer of these and other temperature-sensitive goods....
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...
