Air Cargo

Asia Pacific air cargo demand rose 4.1% in April as shippers moved goods to avoid anticipated price increases.

Russia has suspended jet fuel exports until late November due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries, aiming to prevent domestic shortages

Chapman Freeborn and DSV completed an urgent airfreight of oversized aircraft parts, including an engine, from Rome to Cairo.

Finnair Cargo is now using Eltete TPM's fibre-based AirCargoRunners to improve cargo build-up efficiency and reduce emissions

Quebec has reportedly ceased public investment in Flying Whales' North American heavy cargo airship manufacturing hub plans.

Air cargo demand stabilized in May, with Asia Pacific tonnage growth and rising spot rates despite slow capacity recovery.

Antonov Airlines has moved its operational center from Hostomel to Leipzig, establishing a new European hub for its An-124-100 fleet

Latin America's air cargo sector is expanding due to rising demand for fresh produce and e-commerce, requiring logistics investment.

E-commerce logistics is moving beyond capacity-led competition to prioritize connectivity, compliance, and speed due to rising regulatory…

Airfreight's core challenge is shifting from execution failures to decision failures, especially during the quoting stage.

China's manufacturing activity weakened in May due to holiday disruptions and rising input costs, with the PMI falling to 50.0

Lufthansa Cargo transported a drift car from Cairo to Vilnius for the 2026 Drift Masters Championship.

UPS will launch time-definite heavy airfreight services between Mexico and North America, improving critical supply chain support.

The simultaneous blockage of the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz marks an unprecedented disruption for global shipping and logistics

Belgian airports are unifying digital customs processes to streamline air cargo declarations and align with EU initiatives

The Dutch government spent nearly €2 million on private jet travel for ministers' business trips over the last five years.

Asok Kumar takes on the role of Group CEO for Expolanka, part of SG Holdings, continuing as Morrison CEO.

The U.S. merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $82.4 billion, a 3.4% reduction from the previous month, due to increased exports

7Air, a Miami-based cargo airline, has appointed Iraq Pacheco as interim chief executive and chief financial officer.

Express carriers DHL, FedEx, and UPS are calling for a phased approach to new EU customs rules for low-value parcels.

AFRAA chairman George Kamal urged the creation of a pan-African airline alliance to enhance competitiveness and connectivity.

Matternet raised $33 million and completed its public listing to fund a new drone delivery platform and expand operations.

European Union exports to the US fell by 30% in Q1 2026, contributing to an overall decline in EU trade.

Astral Aviation transported 100 tons of humanitarian aid from Nairobi, Kenya, to Bunia, DRC, utilizing a Boeing 737-400 freighter

Atlas Air Worldwide is investing in Air Atlanta and forming a long-term ACMI partnership, leveraging European operating bases.

Airlines are questioning the EU's plan to reward contrail avoidance under the ETS, citing insufficient scientific and verification methods.

China and the UK are committed to deepening economic cooperation and building a long-term strategic partnership.

Germany's economic advisory council warns the government of prolonged stagnation with no recovery in sight

Global air cargo demand grew by 4% in April, recovering from a March decline linked to Middle East conflict.

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