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Global air cargo tonnages, rates up in Aug.
Worldwide air cargo tonnages increased in August +5% compared to the same month last year, while volumes from Hong Kong to Europe have fallen -30% and dropped -24% below their level in June, just prior to the introduction of new European Union (EU) import duty rules from 1 July,…
Read MoreACAAI Western Region meet sees appointment of Arunkumar Menon as Chairman; focus on FTA opportunities for logistics industry
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) – Western Region held its meeting on August 31, 2026 at Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Mumbai, bringing together members of the air cargo and logistics fraternity for discussions on key industry matters, including airline, Customs, custodian and PTFC/CCFC issues. The meeting also…
Read MoreAntonov’s first call at Navi Mumbai International Airport
The Antonov An-124 ‘Ruslan’, the world’s heaviest operating cargo aircraft, made its first appearance at Navi Mumbai International Airport recently, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute as NMIA and AGHPort marked a memorable moment in the airport’s cargo journey. A striking arrival, and an important…
Read MoreAISATS commences ground handling operations for Beijing Capital Airlines freighter at Bangalore
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has commenced ground handling operations for Beijing Capital Airlines freighter at Bangalore (BLR). Leveraging its expertise in ground handling and operational excellence, AISATS is committed to delivering safe, efficient and reliable services to support the airline’s operations in India. This milestone…
Read MoreACAAI holds AGM in Mumbai; leadership team continues, with Rajen Bhatia elected as Honorary Secretary General
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) held its 56th Annual General Meeting last week at Aurika Hotel, Mumbai, followed by a gathering of its Managing Committee. The AGM reviewed the Association’s activities and initiatives during the year, along with key developments and issues impacting India’s air cargo…
Read MoreVolumes from mainland China and Hong Kong to Europe gain, but well below last year; tonnage from India up
Air cargo tonnages from China and Hong Kong to Europe appear to have begun to stabilise after weeks of sharp declines since new European Union (EU) import duty rules from 1 July added costs and complexities that have particularly affected low-value e-commerce shipments. According to the latest weekly figures…
Read MoreMumbai airport urges carriers to move some international traffic to Navi Mumbai ahead of terminal upgrades
Mumbai International Airport has requested airlines operating out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to transition approximately 30% of their international flight operations to the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport starting from October. The strategic initiative aims to ease heavy runway and terminal congestion at CSMIA while…
Read MoreFedEx breaks ground for developing a new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has announced plans to develop a new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, further strengthening its connectivity across North and East India and linking businesses in these markets with destinations across its global network. The proposed facility…
Read MoreIndia aims for 10 million tonnes of air cargo capacity by 2030: Minister
India is actively pursuing an ambitious target to scale its air cargo handling capacity to 10 million metric tonnes by 2030, marking a significant leap from the current level of approximately 3.96 million tonnes, said Civil Aviation Minister Mr Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo inducts specialised containers for transportation of semiconductor industry equipment
Qatar Airways Cargo has added VRR’s specialised RGX and RZY containers to its portfolio to support in the transportation of advanced capital equipment within the semiconductor industry. This milestone underscores the airline’s continued commitment to delivering safe, efficient and innovative logistics solutions for high-value and sensitive cargo. VRR’s RZY…
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