Air Cargo

The UK government has formally expanded Minister Keir Mather's title to include logistics, emphasizing the sector's importance

Azerbaijan Airlines signed a ULD management agreement with ACL Airshop for its pallet fleet, including digital tracking.

Swissport has opened a new cold chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport to handle rising perishables exports

DHL Express has invested €177 million to expand its Shenzhen gateway and launch a new China-Southeast Asia-Europe flight.

Dutch goods exports grew 3.1% in June 2026, with imports also increasing, as per preliminary CBS data

U.S. officials are working with foreign investors to identify and close gaps in the domestic manufacturing supply chain.

Air cargo demand is becoming more localized, with surges in some regions and verticals while others decline

New EU regulations on low-value imports are already altering market behavior, impacting air cargo rates and volumes.

Raoul Sreenivasan has transitioned from Amazon Air to lead Amazon's global middle-mile transportation as Vice President.

FedEx and Amazon are significantly expanding their use of robotic arms and automated systems in logistics operations

Capri Holdings, owner of Michael Kors, faces inventory delays from port congestion, prompting a shift to air freight and faster vessels

KLM will adjust its European flight catering from October, offering more food and drink choices through its new Grand Café KLM concept.

Embraer recorded a record $2.2 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, a 23% increase, and raised its full-year EBIT margin forecast

Air cargo demand from China to Europe fell last week due to the EU's stricter e-commerce import rules.

Chapman Freeborn launched a new internal service to help manage ICS2 declarations for air cargo entering or transiting Europe

Ghana and Jamaica are exploring direct maritime and air links to foster a "hub-to-hub" economic system between West Africa and the Caribbean

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) almost reached record cargo volumes in 2025 and plans major infrastructure upgrades

Lufthansa Cargo is rolling out a new digital module at Frankfurt Airport to accelerate import customs for e-commerce and general cargo.

Air cargo volumes from China and Hong Kong to Europe continued to fall in July, impacting global market performance.

Global M&A deal value rose 47% in H1 2026, with supply chain transactions totaling US$221 billion.

China's Greater Bay Area is becoming a significant market for imported premium perishables, fueled by rising incomes and changing tastes

New laser sensors could detect hydrogen fluoride gas, an early indicator of lithium battery failure in air cargo, enhancing safety

Global air cargo hubs are experiencing significant capacity constraints as volumes are forecast to grow by 3-4% annually.

Digital adoption in air cargo is slow, hindered by fragmented systems and data-sharing issues, not technology itself

AI-powered vision systems are optimizing airfreight space by delivering precise cargo measurements, boosting efficiency and reducing errors

Australian authorities are investigating a near-collision between two passenger planes at Sydney Airport, resulting in one injury and…

The market value of Boeing 747-400 freighters rose by over 100% from Q2 to Q3, per IBA analysis

Australia's Reserve Bank is expected to maintain current interest rates, while key economic data from China, India, and Japan are due

Dachser has acquired a 10% minority stake in Synergie Canada to expand its air and sea freight forwarding services.

Hong Kong Air Cargo has commenced a new dedicated freighter service linking Hong Kong and Mumbai as part of its global expansion.