
Air Cargo Market Stabilizes as Fuel Concerns Ease, Rates Remain Elevated
The air freight market is stabilizing with improved capacity and easing jet fuel shortage fears, though rates remain high
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

The air freight market is stabilizing with improved capacity and easing jet fuel shortage fears, though rates remain high

Cathay Group reported substantial growth in air cargo volumes for April 2026, overcoming high fuel expenses

DHL successfully integrated rail freight into its Formula 1 logistics for the first time during a North American pilot program

Qatar Airways Cargo reported moving 1.43 million tonnes of freight in FY26, maintaining extensive network connectivity

Global air cargo rates have finally decreased following a series of increases since the start of the Middle East conflict

US government tariffs and legal challenges are causing significant instability for small and medium-sized logistics businesses

Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy is reshaping the narrowbody engine aftermarket, intensifying existing pressures on spare engine availability

Cold Chain Technologies opened a larger facility in Pennsylvania to better serve pharmaceutical and life sciences clients

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) opposes TSA privatization, warning it could weaken aviation security standards

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has opened a new Pharma Center at Frankfurt Airport, boosting temperature-controlled cargo capacity

US cargo airlines are calling for a temporary suspension of jet fuel taxes due to rising prices caused by Middle East conflict

KLN Logistics is expanding its hybrid logistics model in China's Greater Bay Area to support multinational supply chain shifts

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings launched a new fashion-focused logistics hub in Sri Lanka to boost regional connectivity

CEVA Logistics has opened three new offices in West Africa to strengthen its network and logistics offerings
Awesome Cargo has reportedly achieved growth by effectively navigating recent market disruptions in the air cargo market

Teleport reported substantial revenue growth and a new peak in daily eCommerce parcel movements, reaching 1.4 million units

David Warrick, a former Microsoft executive, discussed the evolution of the company's supply chain over two decades

Global GSA Group uses digital tools and its network to reroute air cargo and maintain stability amid Middle East disruptions

HMRC is inviting freight forwarders to participate in user research for its new Automated Export System (AES) design

Rohlig SUUS Logistics has opened a new subsidiary in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, enhancing its presence in Central Asia.
Japan's economy grew by 0.5% in Q1, exceeding forecasts and potentially paving the way for a June BoJ rate hike

AD Ports Group has acquired German freight forwarder MBS Logistics to expand its international network and service offerings

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched Cargo Terminal 2, boosting its air freight capacity by 50,000 tonnes annually
Producer prices hit a three-year high in April, fueled by increased transportation and energy costs due to the Iran war

Air cargo is moving beyond pure efficiency, focusing on resilience to navigate future global disruptions effectively

New research suggests 2025 tariffs primarily impacted trade execution standards and supply chain adaptability, not just costs

Prestwick Airport celebrates one year of direct cargo flights with China Southern Cargo, now handling 15 weekly services

The air cargo industry's leading growth segment may face considerable challenges if the Strait of Hormuz closure continues
dnata extended its partnership with Lödige Industries to maintain and upgrade cargo handling systems at Singapore Changi Airport

The BIFA Business Leaders Forum gathered logistics leaders to discuss UK supply chain challenges and opportunities
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