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.

Shaping airfreight with AI

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. But in air cargo, where operational complexity meets razor-thin margins, it’s not hype that matters—it’s usability.

The next generation of cargo terminals

As air cargo grows more dynamic and decentralised, the pressure on terminal operators to deliver speed, visibility, and consistency is

Asia Airfreight Terminal awarded ESG Green Development and Carbon Neutrality Award 2024

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has been awarded the Outstanding Sustainable Enterprise Award (Non-Listed Companies) at

Swiss WorldCargo and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics enter a new partnership in Zurich

Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of SWISS, expert in the transportation of high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments, and FIEGE Air

Hahn Airport reports cargo growth in first quarter

Hahn Airport has been able to increase both passenger and cargo numbers in the first three months of 2025. In

GLSHK and Cathay Cargo achieve breakthrough in ONE Record API Usage

Global Logistics System Hong Kong (GLSHK) is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) strategic partner and has taken an advisory

SkyCell and ACL Airshop sign multi-year deal

SkyCell, the Swiss-based technology company transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, has partnered with ACL Airshop, a global leader in

Heathrow warned about power supply before outage shutdown

Nick Wicking, Chief Executive of the Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee, testified before the Transport Select Committee that he had flagged

ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers an ATR 72-600 to Braathens Sweden

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced today the

April Fools’ in air cargo: truth or prank?

From AI-powered freighters to lunar cargo deliveries, the air cargo and logistics world didn’t miss out on the April Fools’

Wings on Board enhance operations with Awery’s Digital Solution

On Board Courier (OBC) provider, Wings on Board (Wings) has reported a 25 percent increase in productivity since implementing Awery

Magma Aviation partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions

Magma Aviation awarded the world’s largest outsourcing provider, Unilode Aviation Solutions, a multi-year ULD management partnership. Magma Aviation, the innovative

MASkargo resumes cargo handling in Paris with WFS

Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm, MASkargo has resumed its cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, in

Menzies Aviation records $2.6 billion in revenue across its global operations

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a record-breaking performance in 2024, marking

IAG Cargo reinstates key global routes in summer 2025 schedule

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its summer 2025 schedule, which includes an uplift

60 Seconds With…. Mark Drusch

Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, leading the world’s largest airfreight carrier with a vision

Strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a healthcare hub

Etihad Cargo is making significant strides in bolstering its cool chain infrastructure to meet the growing demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical

Vienna Airport targets cold chain excellence

As the demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals continues to rise, Vienna Airport has become a key player in ensuring safe, reliable,

WestJet Cargo named official transport provider for The Beagle Alliance

WestJet Cargo announced its official cooperation with The Beagle Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to the safe and compassionate transport of

Tribute to Glauco Martinelli

The air cargo industry has lost one of its pioneers. Glauco Martinelli, founder of ATC, passed away on Thursday, March

SATS collaborates with global GSE manufacturer Guangtai

SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd. (SATS), one of the world’s largest providers of air

ALTA calls for clear skies on policy

On the ALTA Fuel & Sustainability Conference, aviation sector experts emphasized the urgency of establishing clear government polices to enable

CEVA Logistics expands airfreight Capacity with WUX to ORD Air Charter

In serving its customers with consistent, reliable air capacity on key trade lanes, CEVA Logistics is launching a new trans-Pacific

Air Charter Service opens second Canadian office, in Montreal

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened its doors in Montreal, Quebec, complementing its established Canadian operation in

Jettainer and Air Astana continuing successful partnership

Air Astana will continue relying on Jettainer’s expertise in Unit Load Device (ULD) management. This longstanding partnership between the global

UPS unveils game-changing UPS Global checkout

UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced the launch of UPS Global Checkout, an exciting new service that makes it even easier for consumers

WebCargo Pay by Freightos launches in Canada with Qatar Airways Cargo

Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO), the leading vendor-neutral digital freight booking and payment platform, is expanding its air cargo payment solution, WebCargo

Rhenus Group expands Management Board to drive transformation and growth

Effective 1 April 2025, the Rhenus Group has appointed three experienced leaders from within the company to the Management Board.

deugro appoints Steffen Behrens as New Chief Commercial Officer

deugro announced that Steffen Behrens has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of deugro, effective immediately. Steffen has

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