FIATA: Forwarders should be cautious of the potential impact of Belarus sanctions

The recent diversion of a passenger flight by Belarusian authorities and the arrest of a journalist, Raman Pratasevich, has resulted in several measures taken by the international community in condemnation of these events. Freight forwarders should be mindful of the significant risks this poses to freight transport, which may result in disruption to air and […]

UK airlines told to avoid Belarus airspace

The UK government has told airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace after a Ryanair flight was diverted to Minsk and an opposition journalist arrested on Sunday. The flight was diverted by a military plane after a bomb threat had been communicated. The Ryanair flight landed in the Belarus capital and dissident journalist Roman Protasevich, 26, was […]

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan on the radar for Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is to start operating in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan from the first quarter (Q1) of next year. The freight forwarder’s managing director for Russia and Belarus, Perry Neumann revealed the news today, at the 7th Caspian Air Cargo Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Speaking in a market overview for the CIS and Central Asia […]