Both companies have entered a technical collaboration to develop and certify the application of AeroSHARK riblet technology on the wings and stabilizers of the Airbus A330ceo series. The aim is to secure the world’s first commercial certification of this...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) stands high on the agenda of the Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Alliance at the upcoming ILA Berlin Air Show. At BBAA’s booth 331 in Hall B, experts will discuss how SAF could gradually replace conventional Jet A-1...
Airbus' commercial aircraft division is cutting its non-industrial and headquarters expenses by 10%. This savings measure aims to mitigate the financial impact of global supply chain disruptions that affected the manufacturer negatively. Major cost driver was the shortage of...
Globe Air Cargo France, the French subsidiary of ECS Group, and Air China Cargo are celebrating three decades of cooperation, underlining the long-term development of Air China’s cargo presence across the European market. Since the partnership began in the...
Air traffic flows across major intercontinental corridors have been significantly rebalanced following widespread disruption to Middle East carrier operations, highlighting the region’s structural importance as a global transfer hub. The Middle East traditionally plays a central role in connecting...
Frankfurt-based Condor Flugdienst GmbH is significantly expanding its cargo offering with the introduction of a new “Express” product, designed to meet the growing demand for ultra-fast and reliable transportation of time-sensitive shipments. The service is available immediately across Condor’s...
Gebrüder Weiss has announced the appointment of Goran Susak as the new Managing Director of its Land & Logistics Germany division, effective 01JUL2026. The experienced logistics executive joins the company from Kühne + Nagel and will be responsible for...
Qatar Airways Group reported strong financial results for the 2025/26 financial year, with Qatar Airways Cargo continuing to play a major role in the company’s overall performance despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty impacting global supply chains.
According to...
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that WiseTech Global has joined its DCSA+ partnership program to help accelerate the adoption of open digital standards across global container shipping.
WiseTech, developer of logistics and supply chain platforms including CargoWise...
Every week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ hands the mic to an individual working in a particular segment of the air cargo industry, to demonstrate just how varied careers here can be. For example, did you know that much of...
How far should Artificial Intelligence be allowed to influence operational decisions without weakening human oversight? AI is no longer a futuristic discussion topic in air cargo. It has arrived in everyday operational reality. In our two-part report we examine...
For over 30 years, pharma operations managed by DHL GF were not fully harmonized and often fragmented across business units across different countries and borders. Dedicated pharma corridors and end-to-end cold chain solutions are part of a more recent...
Board member Pierre Dominique Prümm will leave airport operator Fraport AG on 30JUN26. Neither he nor Fraport’s press office has disclosed a reason for this surprising move. His employment contract would have remained valid for several more years, but...
UAE-based logistics operator, DP World, is focusing on expanding its air cargo movements and to that end, has now also secured IATA certification for its freight forwarding operations in Panama, following on from Brazil’s certification in 2025. The certificate...
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and global logistics provider, DSV have launched autonomous freight operations in Texas, marking a notable milestone for self-driving freight in the United States. The partnership kicked off with the first commercial truckload hauled by the...
Qatar Airways Cargo published its latest network enhancements last week, which show that it is significantly strengthening its worldwide reach, not only in resuming operations on certain routes, but also announcing new destinations and frequency increases. Together, those changes...
The carrier was involved in the return of a piece of Hawaiian History: the 'Ahu'ula. This is a centuries-old, traditional Hawaiian feathered cape belonging to Chief Keaoua Kekuaokalani, who fell during the Battle of Kuamo'o in 1819. Long held...
Cold chain specialist, Envirotainer, and airline, Cathay have taken a concrete step toward greener logistics, by opting for SAF on pharma shipment routes. The agreement sees Envirotainer join Cathay's Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program – one of Asia’s...
DHL Express rolled out three significant developments this spring. Launched in MAY26, across eight markets, DHL Express’ new AI-powered item identification tool is a first for the global express industry. Shippers simply photograph their item on any smartphone, and...
During U.S. President Trump’s recent trip to China, Beijing agreed on the purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft, likely involving the B737 MAX 8 series. Trump himself remained vague, describing them simply as “large aircraft”, while his Chinese counterparts did...
This maxim has held true since the days when Albert Ballin was CEO of the Hapag-Lloyd shipping line. In him, the globalization of trade and the exchange of goods found an early and staunch advocate. That was more than...
Every week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ examines a specific section of the air cargo industry through the eyes of someone working there, to illustrate the many different careers it offers. One important link in logistics are cargo handlers –...
Are Europeans – and with them the NATO member states – still living in an era of peace, or are there mounting attacks, particularly by the Russians, targeting naval fleets and the maritime infrastructure of the alliance’s member states?...
Shipping line, Hapag-Lloyd, has been in the headlines of news agencies, business publications, and other media recently, due to three topics: Hapag-Lloyd’s disappointing Q1 2026 financial results. Secondly, a high-profile symposium on war and peace at sea. Thirdly, recognition...
For decades, the spotlight in European air cargo shone firmly on the West – Frankfurt, Paris-CDG, London Heathrow, Amsterdam... These hubs defined the continent’s freight landscape. But a tectonic shift is underway and other gateways into Europe are opening...
