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...
Riege Software International, a leading provider of digital logistics solutions, has acquired a majority stake in its Dutch subsidiary, Riege Netherlands. Until now, the German parent company held less than half of the shares, but after becoming majority owner,...
Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ picks out a specific segment of the air cargo industry, passing the mic to someone working there, to illustrate their function. In such a fragmented industry where so many different aspects need to...
Parent company, ANA Holdings has merged its separate freight units: Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), NCA Japan (NCAJ), and ANA Cargo (ACX), consolidating them as single entity to enhance ANA Group’s air cargo capabilities. The decision became effective on 01APR26,...
There are celebrations happening in every United Airlines office around the globe, today, 06APR26. Why? Because today is the day that the first ever flight took place, 100 years ago, of an enterprise that would soon develop into one...
Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has launched its Air Cargo Innovation Lab (ACIL), in partnership with the University of Amsterdam’s Startup Village. This initiative is intended to serve as a platform for innovation and process improvement within the air cargo...
In a surprising move, IATA CEO, Willie Walsh is leaving the comfortable role as helmsman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to assume the challenging position as CEO of Indian budget airline, IndiGo. He takes over from IndiGo’s...
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...
The two airlines have announced that they are offering joint cargo services on two intercontinental routes: Luxembourg–Narita and Narita–Chicago. Both routes will be served twice weekly starting 01APR26. The trans-Pacific route will be operated by cargo aircraft from the...
The Netherland’s Council of State has overturned a former decision to downsize flight numbers at Amsterdam Airport due to inadequate justification. The vote annuls the former decision made by Barry Madlener, the minister responsible for aviation in the previous...
LATAM Cargo has consolidated its leadership role on Europe-South America routes, achieving a 30% market share despite aggressive cut-throat competition. Currently, the carrier operates approximately 90 weekly passenger (PAX) flights offering 1,300 tons of cargo capacity in the aircraft’s lower...
Every week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ highlights a specific aspect of the air cargo industry as an illustration of just how many functions are involved in global air freight logistics. Aside from the physical aspect of building up and...
Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, is stepping down at a moment when the air cargo industry is under pressure to evolve. After more than four decades in the sector - and five years leading the association - his...
There are women running cargo terminals at some of the world's busiest hubs. Women negotiating significant freighter contracts. Women writing the code that underpins digital cargo booking platforms, and women mentoring the next generation of aviation logistics professionals. Yet...
