GSSA evolution

The GSSA sector has emerged as an essential component in shaping capacity and pricing models for the airlines it represents.

ULDs: Smarter, Stronger, Greener

Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are among the unsung heroes of air cargo. Quietly underpinning the flow of global trade, they

From cargo sales to digital logistics

As geopolitical tensions have reinforced the importance of GSSAs as strategic partners in the airfreight sector, the role of this

60 Seconds With… Prof. Dr. Christopher Stoller 

Prof. Dr. Christopher Stoller is a professor of logistics management at DHBW Lörrach, where he specialises in contract logistics and

Powering the digital retail boom

The e-commerce surge has redefined what consumers expect—and what global airfreight must deliver. From skincare products to smart devices, the

The new GSSA playbook

Once viewed primarily as outsourced sales agents, general sales and service agents (GSSAs) are being pushed to evolve—offering not just

Rethinking the GSSA role in European airfreight 

Europe’s air cargo landscape is shifting fast. GSSAs are under pressure to deliver more than sales—airlines now demand agility, insight,

LOT Cargo partners with cargo.one to expand worldwide reach

LOT Cargo, the airfreight division of Poland’s national carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, unveiled a partnership that will make its worldwide

Emma Turner appointed director of Davies Turner Logistics Ltd Board

Leading UK independent freight forwarding group, Davies Turner, has appointed Emma Turner to the Board of Directors at its Davies

American Airline Cargo announces widebody summer schedule

American Airlines Cargo enhances its trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe

DHL to invest €2 billion in DHL Health Logistics

DHL Group has announced an investment of €2 billion over the next five years to enhance its logistics capabilities in

IATA eases airline access to biometric services with Contactless Travel Directory

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of

Globe Air Cargo Cambodia secures GSSA deal for Air Premia in Two Markets

ECS Group announced that its subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo Cambodia, has been appointed as the GSSA for Air Premia in

Unipart wins three-year contract extension with Sky

Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has won a three-year contract extension with Sky, the European media and entertainment

GEODIS launches a reverse logistics service at the Torija site in Spain

GEODIS offers a new reverse logistics service at its site in Torija, Spain. This new service demonstrates GEODIS’ commitment to

CargoAi unveils CargoMART Interline

CargoAi announced the launch of CargoMART Interline, a groundbreaking solution that streamlines and enhances interline cargo bookings. Now live with

Etihad Cargo showcases smart pharma logistics at LogiPharma

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will attend LogiPharma 2025, taking place from 8–10 April, Centre

Air cargo faces talent crisis as 59 percent of workers consider leaving

Amidst ongoing geopolitical turbulence the air cargo industry is entering a period of significant instability. New research conducted by Edge

AviLease signs agreement with Turkish Airlines for eight Airbus A320neo aircraft

AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed strategic agreements with Turkish Airlines

BIFA shuffles and strengthens its policy and compliance team

As a result of the retirement of David Stroud as BIFA’s policy and compliance adviser – Air, the trade association

Embraer to host aircraft Finance Summit in Tokyo

Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) will host an Embraer Aircraft Finance Summit in Tokyo on April 8, 2025, offering financiers an

Kuehne+Nagel introduces new direct line hauls between Türkiye and Europe within its groupage network

Kuehne+Nagel enhances the connectivity between Europe and Türkiye within its groupage network to reduce lead times. Türkiye is an important

New Philippines freighter operator signs deal with Hactl

Recently-launched Skyway Airlines of the Philippines has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent

BIFA’s National Conference returns after two decades: A landmark event for the UK’s logistics sector

The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) National Conference will take place on May 14-15, 2025, marking the first time in

How the war in Ukraine could reshape trade dynamics

The war in Ukraine has drastically affected global trade, disrupted supply chains, and shifted economic alliances. While the conflict appears

dnata: Smart, sustainable, scalable

The modern air cargo terminal is no longer just a warehouse—it’s becoming a smart, data-driven logistics engine. For dnata, that

Using AI to stay ahead

As global cargo volumes grow—driven by e-commerce, lithium battery shipments, and higher-value goods—the spotlight on airfreight security has never been

Freighters with foresight

With global airfreight networks growing more complex and customers demanding real-time agility, Challenge Group is doubling down on what it

A new era in cargo aircraft design

A global supply chains become faster, more digital, and more environmentally accountable, freighter aircraft are being pushed into a new

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Airfreight

In 2024, tariffs have re-emerged as a favored policy lever in global trade, especially in the escalating US–China economic rivalry.

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