2025

Freightos eliminates modal divide by expanding from air to ocean freight pricing, rate management and quoting

Freightos has officially launched WebCargo Rate and Quote Ocean, a major expansion of its multimodal digital platform that brings ocean

CAA explores regulatory model options for supporting efficient and timely Heathrow expansion

The way that Heathrow Airport is regulated could change to accommodate plans for expansion. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is

Menzies Aviation appoints new Chief Safety & Training Officer

Menzies Aviation has appointed Yogesh Parekh as its first Chief Safety & Training Officer, effective 1 December, in a move

Wales needs a freight and logistics strategy, says Logistics UK

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, Logistics UK has called on the next Welsh government to deliver a dedicated freight

Heathrow third runway must not come at the cost of climate goals, says IES

Ruth Kerrigan, COO of climate tech firm IES, has responded to the UK government’s decision to progress Heathrow’s third runway,

Hong Kong Airlines mobilises HK$10m relief and logistics support support Tai Po fire relief efforts

Hong Kong is reeling from its worst fire in nearly 80 years, after a blaze tore through a high-rise residential

UK’s internationally trading SMEs expect sales to rise this holiday season

Eight out of 10 UK SMEs expect holiday season sales to be up on last year Over a third (38%)

DHL Global Forwarding names Henk Venema as EVP Global Airfreight

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Henk Venema as its new Executive Vice President for Global Airfreight, reinforcing its focus on

Airbus begins final assembly of A350F ahead of 2026 flight tests

Airbus has kicked off final assembly of its A350 Freighter, accelerating development of what will be the only widebody cargo

IndiGo approves $820M funding to boost aircraft ownership

IndiGo has announced a capital investment of USD 820 million (approximately INR 72,940 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, InterGlobe

How multimodal hubs are reshaping airfreight’s future

Inland terminals and digitally connected multimodal corridors are becoming critical to airfreight reliability in Europe, easing road congestion, stabilising time-sensitive

60 Seconds With … Martijn Smeets

With over three years of experience in airfreight and logistics, Martijn Smeets works in technology in the freight forwarding sector

Air China Cargo becomes new A350F customer

Air China Cargo has ordered six Airbus A350F aircraft to boost operational efficiency, reduce maintenance complexity, and strengthen long-term network

Südzucker Polska S.A. chooses GEODIS as strategic warehousing partner in Poland

Südzucker Polska S.A., part of Europe’s largest sugar producer Südzucker A.G., has appointed GEODIS as its logistics partner for warehousing

A week in the Middle East

  Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2025, hosted by TIACA from 3rd-6th November at Yas Island Arena in Abu Dhabi, brought

China Eastern’s Return to India Signals a Structural Rebalancing

China Eastern’s move to restore and expand Shanghai–Delhi wide-body services helps correct a prolonged supply imbalance, reducing reliance on third-country

How much do aircraft components actually cost?

Aircraft parts pricing is shaped by complex supply chains, regulatory requirements, and operational urgency, with costs varying widely by condition,

A new standard in express logistics

Hangar A provides nationwide next-day and two-day delivery without large distribution centres by leveraging commercial airline cargo capacity, offering cost-efficient

How a digital agent is reshaping interactions for freight forwarders

Harvey is being developed as an AI-driven assistant to automate quoting, booking, and customer interaction, aiming to provide full-process automation

New MIT–Mecalux study finds AI now embedded in 60 percent of warehouses

A new report by Mecalux and MIT’s Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab reveals that over 90 percent of warehouses worldwide now

From tools to true community ecosystems

The sector is shifting from standalone digital tools to fully connected ecosystems, requiring alignment, trust, and shared incentives among diverse

Hermes Logistics Technologies supports Velora’s SaaS Migration

Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) and Velora have successfully migrated Velora’s cargo management system from an on-premise setup to HLT’s cloud-based

Logistics industry responds to Heathrow third runway announcement

Following the government’s selection of the winning bid for Heathrow Airport’s third runway, Logistics UK welcomed the move as a

Heathrow comments on government backing for third runway

Heathrow Airport has welcomed UK Government support for its third runway proposal but is urging swift regulatory clarity from the

Rhenus Logistics strengthens pharma safety with Testo Saveris Monitoring System

Rhenus Logistics has expanded its decade-long partnership with Testo Saveris to enhance the precision and reliability of pharmaceutical product storage

Gebrüder Weiss: China remains a strong growth market

Despite signs of a slowing Chinese economy, logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss remains bullish on long-term growth in the region. In

WFS Wins freighter handling contract as China Cargo Airlines returns to Paris CDG

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of SATS Group, has secured a new contract with China Cargo Airlines to handle its

Luxaviation ONE launches Cargo Charter Department

Luxaviation ONE, a division of Luxaviation Group, has launched a dedicated Cargo Charter Department, expanding its service portfolio to include

CCE Group and Emirates sign MoU to co-develop next-gen cabin and cargo solutions

CCE Group and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to explore deeper industrial, digital,

Parata Air launches new DAD-ICN route

Parata Air has launched a new daily cargo route between Da Nang, Vietnam (DAD) and Incheon, South Korea (ICN), effective

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