
Global Air Cargo Tonnage, Rates, and Capacity See Early May Decline
Global air cargo tonnage, pricing, and capacity declined in early May after holiday-driven demand eased.
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Global air cargo tonnage, pricing, and capacity declined in early May after holiday-driven demand eased.

BIFA has launched a new Dangerous Goods Awareness module within its Bitesize eLearning program for members
China is positioned to capture substantial economic value in robotics and AI due to its industrial manufacturing scale
The Middle East conflict is significantly disrupting global maritime and air traffic, impacting critical transport corridors

Envirotainer joined Cathay Pacific's SAF program, purchasing 100 tonnes of fuel to reduce Scope 3 emissions in pharma logistics

A growing shortage of accounting professionals is increasingly impacting the logistics industry's financial operations and efficiency
UNCTAD's latest report indicates that non-tariff measures are significantly increasing global trade costs and complexity
UK asset markets faced pressure as political uncertainty emerged from the Labour Party's leadership contest and poor election results
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with U.S. business leaders following high-level talks between Presidents Xi Jinping and Trump
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi concluded talks, signaling progress in bilateral relations and increased cooperation

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has processed over 1 million kilograms of salmon this year, driven by a new seafood export service

Kenya Airways will now handle FedEx's cargo ground operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

The deadline for submitting entries to the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards is in two weeks, offering a chance to showcase innovation

Vatry Airport's air cargo volumes dropped 65% due to France's early adoption of an EU e-commerce parcel tax.

Qatar Airways Cargo will increase its overall cargo capacity by 12% via new freighter services and expanded passenger flight belly space

Quito Airport saw a 16% increase in flower exports for Mother's Day, totaling 24,800 tonnes

World Freight Company (WFC), a leading GSSA group, has been sold to Brookfield Asset Management for $1.2 billion

Brookfield Asset Management is set to acquire World Freight Company (WFC) from PAI Partners and EQT

Bureau Veritas's new AITrack solution offers enhanced supply chain emissions visibility for better strategic decisions

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam downplayed Amazon's new logistics service, citing its lack of a global network
FedEx is expanding its ServiceNow partnership to integrate network insights for better procurement and supply chain visibility

Riyadh Cargo appointed GSSA partners in Egypt, India, and the UAE to expand its international cargo operations

Hactl's 2025 Sustainability Report outlines continued investments in operational resilience and cargo safety technologies
Riyadh Cargo appointed new GSSA partners in UAE, India, and Egypt to strengthen its global air cargo network

Qatar Cargo will increase its global air freight capacity by 12%, strengthening connectivity via its Doha hub

Middle East airports experienced a 52% drop in air cargo volumes over two months due to ongoing regional conflict

CMA CGM Air Cargo launched a new freighter service between Vietnam and France to meet growing air cargo demand

Airbus is rigorously testing the A350 freighter's main-deck cargo door and loading system ahead of preliminary flights and certification

Ziegler UK has undergone a management-led restructuring, according to official filings and industry sources

A new project will install electric ground support equipment charging infrastructure at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B
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