
Brussels Airport Initiates Construction of New Cargo Logistics Facility
Brussels Airport has started building a new 14,000 sqm logistics facility in its cargo zone, expected to finish by 2027
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Brussels Airport has started building a new 14,000 sqm logistics facility in its cargo zone, expected to finish by 2027

The White House is prioritizing enhanced customs enforcement to combat illicit trade and protect domestic industries

European Cargo Limited has entered administration, with Teneo Financial Advisory Limited partners appointed as joint administrators
The UK services sector contracted in May 2026, with the PMI at 49.3, due to falling new orders and weak demand.
Germany expects the US to uphold the current EU-US trade agreement as Washington considers new tariffs on European imports

A trade judge personally responded to the Trump administration's appeal regarding a $166 billion tariff refund order

Rising airfreight rates have severely impacted Bangladesh's perishable exports, leading to a significant downturn in trade.

Industrial production, rather than consumer spending, is now the primary driver of the freight market's recovery.

AERION unifies ECS Group's commercial operations, integrating Global GSA Group, TCE, and CargoTech for enhanced airline services

Upcoming EU reforms for low-value e-commerce imports are expected to cause minimal disruption, unlike US changes.

Washington's recent policy changes could disrupt air cargo and passenger flows between Latin America and North America.

Silk Way West Airlines renewed its multi-year ground handling contract with dnata for its Singapore Changi Airport freighter operations

Global air cargo markets stabilized in week 21, with tonnages flat week-on-week and rates holding firm at US$3.23 per kilo

Swissport has launched air cargo handling operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, entering the Chinese market

The US threatens new import tariffs on goods from 60 economies, including the EU, over forced labor concerns.

U.S. business groups are calling on the Senate to advance a House-approved bill targeting cargo theft.

Lognet Global, part of WCAworld, appointed Cecilia Markez as Managing Director, strengthening its leadership within independent freight…

Poland's rail freight industry was the only transport mode to see a reduction in both total tonnage and tonne-kilometres.

Global airfreight rates rose 2.8% last week, marking a 32.7% year-on-year increase, driven by tightening market conditions.

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is expected to reshape global freight flows, increasing trade between Europe and South America.

The UK logistics sector is a key economic stabilizer, navigating tariff pressures and geopolitical disruptions to maintain supply chains
UK manufacturing experienced its strongest expansion in four years during May, with the PMI rising to 53.9.

A strike by Skeyes air traffic controllers at Belgian airports has ended after an agreement was reached between management and unions.

The Trump administration will appeal a court order allowing all companies to seek refunds for invalidated tariffs

Air cargo rates rose 36% year-on-year in May, driven by Middle East conflict disrupting global supply chains

Global demand and geopolitical tensions are causing price increases for copper and aluminum, impacting supply chains.

A strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes has caused the cancellation of around 200 flights at Brussels Airport.

Ostend-Bruges Airport recorded the first landing of a fully electric cargo aircraft in the Benelux, a BETA ALIA CTOL.

Network Airline Management delivered over 100 tonnes of Ebola relief supplies from Liège to Nairobi for the Democratic Republic of Congo

The deadline for the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards has been extended to June 12th, providing a final opportunity to enter
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