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Air Cargo News is now accepting nominations for its Ground Handler of the Year award, recognizing excellence in air cargo services
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Air Cargo News is now accepting nominations for its Ground Handler of the Year award, recognizing excellence in air cargo services

CMA CGM Air Cargo has introduced a new freighter service connecting Paris and Hanoi via Navoiy, boosting capacity.
DP World's Panama freight forwarding operations secured IATA CEIV Pharma certification, boosting air cargo capabilities

DP World's Panama air cargo operations have been awarded IATA CEIV Pharma certification for pharmaceutical handling
FedEx, Maersk, and GXO believe Amazon's new supply chain services will not significantly impact their core business.

Coupa Inspire 2026 highlighted AI-driven tools for sourcing, network optimization, and automation in supply chains

DSV noted limited widebody freighter capacity and shifting trade lanes as significant air cargo trends for the current year

DP World's Panama freight forwarding operations received IATA certification, bolstering its air cargo presence in South America

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index hits a four-year peak, signaling increased stress due to geopolitical developments

Global air cargo rates are stabilizing, with US outbound seeing increases while Europe and Asia show softer trends

CBP has approved $35 billion in tariff refunds for duties invalidated by a Supreme Court decision, processing payments via a new portal

Brussels Airport experienced a 6.2% increase in cargo volumes for April 2026, totaling nearly 74,000 tonnes

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reported stable revenue and shipment growth in 2025, expanding e-commerce and international initiatives

Avianca Cargo transported 21,000 tonnes of flowers for Mother's Day, utilizing 42% of its capacity on 330+ flights

Brussels Airport saw a 6.2% increase in air cargo volumes in April, primarily due to growth in full-freighter operations

Kuehne+Nagel will provide international freight and on-site logistics for MCH Group under a new five-year partnership

AD Ports Group has partnered with Krivia and IRH to enhance global electronics trade through Abu Dhabi.

Transporting 24 Ford Performance race cars to Le Mans involved navigating extremely tight clearances and meticulous planning

Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain high as demand outstrips capacity, exacerbated by Middle East geopolitical tensions

AI-driven automation is disrupting freight forwarding costs, leading companies to reassess task allocation between origin and destination
Global air cargo spot rates saw a 30% rise in April, attributed mainly to supply challenges rather than fuel costs

DHL Express has launched its Heavy Weight Express (HWX) service for international shipments up to 1,000 kg per piece

Chapman Freeborn has rolled out a new "Next Flight Out" service, expanding its critical freight capabilities for urgent shipments

Global airfreight rate increases are mostly easing, though US export prices are rising and year-on-year changes remain high

DHL Express has signed a 10-year deal with SAF One Bahrain to procure 250,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kenya Airways will now provide ground handling services for FedEx, reflecting growing confidence in its operations

Nabil Sultan, former Emirates SkyCargo chief, has been appointed CEO of dnata, replacing Steven Allen
Despite extensive digital and AI investments, human involvement remains critical for integrating fragmented freight systems
Oil prices climbed after U.S. President Trump indicated the Iran ceasefire was unstable, reducing hopes for peace

Air Cargo News invites companies to submit entries for the environment category of its annual awards, sponsored by dnata
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