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Deutsche Post discontinues overnight airmail for domestic letters within Germany
Marking the end of an era, Deutsche Post has discontinued its overnight airmail network in Germany after 63 years in operation. The early hours of March 28, 2024 saw the last overnight flights by Eurowings and Tui Fly transporting letters to and from northern and southern Germany on the…
Read MoreDelta Cargo partners with Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight to offer real-time digital quotes and bookings for US export and domestic shipments
Delta Cargo is constantly working to improve the ways it serves customers at every step of the journey, and has now announced a new enhancement to its offering on the WebCargo and 7LFreight shopping and booking platforms. Customers now have access to real-time quotes and capacity for US export…
Read MoreAviation leaders focus on sustainable future of innovation and resilience
Briefing the ICAO Council last month, global aviation leaders underscored ICAO’s key role in leading the crosscutting cooperation needed to deliver a sustainable future centered around innovation and resilience. An in-depth look into the industry’s post-pandemic resurgence and the strategic moves required to achieve a net zero future was…
Read MoreAsia-Pacific airlines show strong growth in cargo demand
Preliminary February 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed strong growth in both international air passenger and air cargo demand. Passenger markets were boosted by a surge in leisure travel during the Lunar New Year festive period, while air cargo demand grew as…
Read MoreAkasa Air begins international operations
Akasa Air has commenced international operations with its inaugural overseas flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar. The airline said it has been granted traffic rights for three other international destinations — Kuwait, Jeddah and Riyadh. Akasa will be rapidly expanding its global footprint in the coming months. Further,…
Read MoreAir freight rate hike seen ex-India
Forwarders are reporting air cargo congestion and rising air freight rates out of the Indian Subcontinent, a situation they fear may get worse owing to religious festivals. Rates from India to Europe have risen 75% recently, month on month, according to data from Xeneta. Bangladesh to Europe has risen…
Read MoreAir cargo market from India to Europe has a strong start to the year
The India to Europe air cargo market has experienced a surge in volumes since the beginning of this year. This has been largely due to demand in apparel exports from India and Sri Lanka coinciding with disruptions to ocean freight services in the Red Sea region, which saw shippers…
Read MoreACCM Annual Ball 2024 in Chennai an event to remember
The Air Cargo Club of Madras (ACCM) organised its Annual Ball 2024 on March 9 at Feathers Hotel, Chennai. The event commenced in a rousing manner with Tamil Thaai Vaazhlthu, followed by the lighting of the lamp by Hon. Advisors Mr Suresh and Mr Arun along with Mrs Rajakumari…
Read MoreUPS continues growth investments in Asia Pacific
Global logistics leader UPS has taken the value of its investment commitments in Asia Pacific to over $250 m since the start of 2023. The investments include the company’s recent agreement with The Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) to expand its operations at Clark Airport (CRK) in…
Read MoreSkye Air collaborates with CLTRI for medical supplies in Tamil Nadu
Skye Air Mobility, the Gurugram-based SaaS-based autonomous logistics solution provider, is collaborating with the Chengalpattu-based Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute (CLTRI) to ensure swift and secure delivery of medical supplies across Tamil Nadu. As part of this collaboration, Skye Air will deploy its StarLiner and Artemis drone models,…
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