
Heathrow Airfreight Operations Face Ongoing Disruptions, BIFA Warns
BIFA warns that ongoing air traffic control issues at London Heathrow are causing significant delays for belly-hold cargo.
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

BIFA warns that ongoing air traffic control issues at London Heathrow are causing significant delays for belly-hold cargo.

Atlantic Gate has appointed Özgür Al as CEO for Europe and Americas, and Grégoire Daudé as Deputy Head for Asia.

Global air cargo volumes saw a slight 1% dip week-on-week, while average rates remained stable at $3.00 per kilogram.

MASkargo is establishing Kuala Lumpur as a regional air cargo hub, utilizing diverse capacity to connect ASEAN with global markets

Current cargo security measures are failing to prevent high-value theft due to gaps in checkpoint-based tracking.

Fragmented ownership, poor data sharing, and unclear decision-making limit 3PL innovation in air cargo, necessitating greater trust and…

High staff turnover in U.S. air cargo ground operations incurs substantial costs due to extensive training and security requirements

Material suppliers help manufacturers scale output while maintaining strict quality, safety, and certification requirements through…

Mid-sized air cargo carriers are shifting focus to high-yield, corridor-specific growth for specialized freight segments

The air cargo industry is enhancing protocols for the safe and humane transport of live animals, requiring specialized handling and…

Chicago Rockford International Airport is positioning itself as an efficient alternative to larger air cargo hubs in North America
The UK's trade deficit reached its lowest point in six months during July 2026, as exports increased and imports fell
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs information starting September 18

Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened new offices in Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Stavanger to strengthen its Nordic presence
FedEx's new Shopify app offers a guaranteed import duty and tax cost at checkout, covering any overages.

DHL Group and Alibaba.com are partnering to integrate AI into logistics for SMEs, offering real-time freight quotes.

Sebastián Acuto assumes the role of VP of Operations and Maintenance at LATAM Airlines Group, focusing on safety and efficiency.
Air cargo rates have decreased for the third consecutive month, prompting shippers to favor short-term capacity.
Nicolas Saignat has been appointed Senior Director of Cargo Sales for Air Canada Cargo's Americas region, based in Montréal.
Air cargo demand for e-commerce and AI data center components is diverging, with AI-related shipments showing rapid growth

Dutch goods exports grew by 2.1% in July, with machinery, chemicals, and transport equipment leading the increase
Dell Technologies faces escalating supply shortages for AI server components due to high demand, impacting their supply chain.

EGYPTAIR plans a new Cairo-Singapore-Sydney air service by early 2027, creating a direct link to North Africa for Singapore and Australia

Air cargo leaders stress resilience and adaptation as crucial strategies for navigating market disruptions and volatility

Industry leaders at the EU Cross-Border e-commerce Forum highlighted collaboration as essential for air cargo standardization.
US companies face persistently high duty payments, exceeding pre-2025 norms, impacting various industries.

IATA has issued its 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals, featuring updates for dangerous goods, batteries, and live animals

CEVA Logistics is piloting Zelostech Z10 autonomous electric vehicles at its Singapore Blue Hub to boost efficiency and cut emissions.

A Kenyan aviation strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport revealed the fragility of East Africa's air cargo sector.

Ethiopian Airlines is investing in Boeing 777F and 777-8F freighters to boost its African air cargo network.
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