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Tariffs and trade concerns hit Atlas Air results

Revenue and earnings were below expectations for Atlas Air Worldwide, with management citing tariffs and trade concerns as reasons for

IAG Cargo revenue dips as market weakens

Second quarter revenue at IAG Cargo was €281 million, down 3.2% at constant exchange, with volumes remaining static as the

Japan Airlines launches codeshare with Kalitta Air

Japan Airlines has launched a freighter codeshare with Kalitta Air, operating three times a week between Tokyo and Chicago. The

time:matters extends network to 16 African cities

time:matters has established a hub in Brussels, providing it access to 16 African destinations through Brussels Airlines’ network. Through the

Mexico City joins United Cargo TempControl network

United Cargo has extended its TempControl network for temperature-sensitive products to Mexico City through its interline agreement with AeroUnion. TempControl

Zhao to lead Silk Way West in Asia Pacific

Silk Way West Airlines has promoted Jenny Zhao to the role of vice president Asia Pacific region, taking up the

CEVA Logistics enters South Korea’s express market

CEVA Logistics has entered the South Korean express e-commerce market on behalf of US-based natural health products company iHerb. The

DB Schenker 4.0 Shipping Portal opens in the US

A year after its launch in Europe, DB Schenker is opening its 4.0 Shipping Portal to customers in the US.

Mattar to manage cargo at Gulf Air’s Bahrain hub

Gulf Air is continuing its Bahrainisation programme with the appointment of Wael Mattar as senior manager cargo for its Bahrain

Winters succeeds Magee as CEO of Crane Logistics

Keith Winters has been appointed CEO of Crane Worldwide Logistics, taking over from John Magee who is leaving after 11

ACS staff skydive and raise £9,000 for charity

Eleven Air Charter Service employees raised almost £9,000 by skydiving for children’s charity Momentum. The charity supports families with children

Lammers to succeed Kerkloh as Munich Airport CEO

Jost Lammers will take over as president and CEO of Munich Airport, succeeding Dr Michael Kerkloh who is retiring on

Asian weakness drags down Lufthansa Cargo profits

Profits in Lufthansa’s logistics business segment slumped by almost 90% in the first half of 2019 due to weakness on

Air India to use Unisys Digistics software suite

Air India will use the Unisys Digistics logistics software suite to create a connected and automated cargo ecosystem for consistent

Antonov provides air support for Oil Spill Response

Antonov Airlines is continuing to provide air support to Oil Spill Response after it ordered a second transport skid for

Eric Born delays departure from Swissport again

Eric Born has delayed his departure from Swissport for another year subject to successfully refinancing the company’s debts. The president

Ilyushin IL-76s destroyed in drone attack in Libya

Two Ilyushin IL-76s have been destroyed in a drone attack at Al-Jufra Airbase in Libya, killing the captain of one

AAPA: Trade disputes and tariffs hitting air cargo

Air cargo is continuing to struggle in June with a 7.2% fall in demand, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

The big interview with Moritz Claussen of cargo.one

Founded in 2017 by Moritz Claussen, Oliver Neumann and Mike Rötgers, cargo.one allows freight forwarders to book cargo capacity like

A strong voice is needed on the global stage

The Middle East may be the fastest growing region for air cargo but it is not being actively represented, something

Logistics must take threat of No Deal Brexit seriously

With Boris Johnson receiving the keys for 10 Downing Street, the Freight Transport Association is warning that the logistics sector

Atlas Air to open Kentucky global operations centre

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings will expand operations in Kentucky with the opening of a global operations centre in Erlanger. The

Tigers gets Asendia Oceania off the ground

Tigers has been selected as the local logistics partner for the launch of Asendia Oceania and provide B2C and omnichannel

WFS to lease extra Copenhagen Airport facility

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is future-proofing cargo operations at Copenhagen Airport by leasing a further facility to support airline and

AirBridgeCargo shows off its horsepower

AirBridgeCargo Airlines demonstrated its horsepower by transporting nine racehorses from Moscow to Amsterdam on a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. The abc

Boeing profits wiped out as 737 MAXs grounded

Boeing has been pushed into second quarter and first half losses due to the cost of grounding the global 737

Carnival time as ACS doubles Sao Paulo presence

Air Charter Service has expanded operations in Brazil by moving to a new office in Sao Paulo. The new office

Kuehne + Nagel completes acquisition of WWP

Kuehne + Nagel has completed the acquisition of Worldwide Perishable Canada (WWP), a major player in the perishable market, particularly

Air cargo veteran Ron King dies aged 76

Air cargo veteran Ron King, who helped establish Volga-Dnepr in the US market has died just days before his 77th

UPS Flight Forward applies for FAA approval

UPS has applied for Part 135 certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration to operate commercial drone flights under a

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