
Asia-Pacific Drives Air Cargo Growth as Manufacturing Shifts from China
Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key growth driver for air cargo due to expanding manufacturing in Southeast Asia
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key growth driver for air cargo due to expanding manufacturing in Southeast Asia

Charter brokers are becoming critical for supply chain continuity, offering flexible air cargo capacity for specialized and urgent shipments

Cathay Pacific will introduce a new direct air cargo service between Hong Kong and Almaty starting in Q1 2027.

AOG delays in air cargo often originate from fragmented data, unclear cargo readiness, and incomplete documentation.

Delta Cargo is expanding its Asia-Pacific strategy through enhanced passenger connectivity, A350 fleet upgrades, and partnerships

Chapman Freeborn is expanding its air cargo services beyond traditional charter brokerage to include ACMI and express options

Henk Venema assumes the role of EVP Global Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding, leveraging 20+ years of logistics experience

German companies have recovered nearly €800 million in US import tariffs, with DHL receiving over €400 million
Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first 777-200LRMF converted freighter to Jetran, with 13 units destined for DHL.

LATAM Cargo executed a charter flight relocating 15 rescued big cats from Buenos Aires to Denver via Santiago.

Mammoth Freighters delivered its first Boeing 777-200LRMF converted freighter to Jetran, destined for DHL's UK operations

Dubai Customs is increasing staffing and deploying digital tools to manage the expected post-summer surge in air cargo and passenger…

LATAM Cargo successfully transported 15 big cats from Argentina to the US on a dedicated charter flight

FedEx has launched a new direct Boeing 777 freighter service between Guangzhou, China, and Sydney, Australia, operating five times weekly
Aerospace companies are prioritizing supply chain resilience and local manufacturing for more reliable routes and production confidence.

E-commerce growth is shifting air cargo towards direct point-to-point freighter networks, focusing on high payloads and low unit costs

Airports are using AI to boost efficiency and security, reducing the need for major infrastructure and increasing profitability

Time-critical logistics is now a strategic resilience tool for automotive manufacturers facing complex and disrupted supply chains

Baxter Freight received an EcoVadis Committed Badge for its progress in sustainable and responsible business practices
European Aviation is reportedly nearing a deal to reacquire European Cargo, the UK freighter operator that entered administration

B&H Worldwide relocated its Auckland operations to a new facility near Auckland Airport, enhancing aerospace logistics in Asia-Pacific
Rhenus Group partners with shipzero to offer customers a Book and Claim solution for reducing transport emissions

Australian regulators are investigating WiseTech Global's pricing model, with the company promising full cooperation.

DHL Group deployed a Boeing 767F freighter with 40 tons of aid to Colombia for earthquake relief efforts

Transavia has made Brussels Airport a full operational base, stationing four aircraft and expanding its network.

New DNA research shows Asian tiger mosquitoes can survive Dutch winters and are repeatedly introduced via international transport.

Royal Air Maroc Cargo expects its new Casablanca-Los Angeles route to attract perishable and textile shippers.

Airbus revealed its first A350 freighter test aircraft, sporting a parcel-themed livery chosen from a design competition
Canada has upheld sanctions against Volga-Dnepr Airlines, keeping an AN-124 cargo plane grounded at Toronto Pearson.

Cathay Cargo is the first customer for Unilode's fire containment cover leasing service, ensuring access to certified safety equipment.
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