
Global Air Cargo Volumes Decline 9% Due to Holidays, Rates Still Rise
Global air cargo volumes fell 9% in Week 22 due to holidays, but airfreight rates still rose 2% to US$3.29.
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Global air cargo volumes fell 9% in Week 22 due to holidays, but airfreight rates still rose 2% to US$3.29.

Evolving regulations and fragmented data systems are increasing complexity in the air cargo sector, challenging collaboration.

Global air cargo demand maintained its growth trajectory through March, showing resilience despite various market challenges.

CEVA Logistics' next CEO will prioritize integrating acquisitions and optimizing operations, shifting from past expansion strategies
NATO forces intercepted and downed a drone that entered Latvian airspace, likely involving French Rafale fighter jets.

Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new air freight service between Frankfurt and the US, targeting pharmaceutical volumes.

Air cargo digitalization, while improving post-pandemic, still lags behind other industries due to its complex and fragmented nature

A freight partnership between Air Peace and Turkish Airlines positions Istanbul as a central air cargo gateway for West Africa.

Tunis-Carthage Airport remains a vital North African air logistics hub, especially for Libya and Algeria, due to its efficiency.

Riga Airport's CCO Artūrs Saveļjevs discusses the airport's air cargo strategy and future growth potential.

Geopolitical shifts and sanctions are fundamentally reshaping global trade and airfreight networks, particularly for Asia-Europe routes

Kazakhstan is developing its logistics infrastructure, positioning Sary-Arka International Airport as a Eurasian multimodal cargo hub

Turkmenistan is expanding its logistics and airfreight capabilities, becoming a key player in Central Asian trade routes.

SkyCell's AI-driven platform enhances pharmaceutical air cargo integrity by offering real-time tracking and predictive risk mitigation

India's air cargo sector is hindered by fragmented systems, making real-time visibility essential for digital transformation.

Air cargo leaders at the CNS Partnership Conference stressed resilience and collaboration amidst geopolitical shifts and market volatility.

Latin America's air cargo sector is increasingly focusing on specialized, high-value shipments, moving away from volume-driven strategies

Noida International Airport is being developed as a new cargo hub to address northern India's air cargo congestion.

India's pharmaceutical exports are facing logistics challenges due to West Asia instability, disrupting airfreight for medicines

Global supply chains are currently impacted by escalating Middle East tensions and renewed scrutiny of ocean freight pricing.

DHL Group is set to invest €160 million in France to boost logistics, modernize infrastructure, and advance decarbonization efforts

Tenet Transportation Tech and Crown Data Systems have merged, combining their carrier operations and airfreight trucking software.
Alternative parcel carriers are leveraging AI to enhance operations and potentially challenge dominant players like FedEx and UPS.

Kale Logistics Solutions and e-Smart Logistics are partnering to enhance real-time air cargo shipment visibility for airlines.

National Airlines has begun charter operations with its first Boeing 777-200 freighter, with three more on order

Global air cargo spot rates saw a significant 41% year-on-year increase in May, but are projected to soften in June.

Cold Chain Technologies has expanded its EcoFlex reusable temperature-controlled parcel shipper range across Europe for pharmaceutical…

Over 50% of UK firms are unprepared for financial impacts of supply chain disruptions, lacking resilience strategies

TIACA's executive summit in Warsaw offered a refreshing and different experience for air cargo industry professionals

Air Canada Cargo has launched a new cargo management system, the culmination of a four-year development project
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