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Riyadh Cargo demonstrates operational momentum since launch
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, had recently launched its cargo operations under the brand “Riyadh Cargo”, marking the airline’s entry into the global air cargo market and activation of belly-hold cargo operations across its wide-body fleet. Riyadh Cargo’s strategy includes the utilisation of capacity on Riyadh Air’s…
Read MorePlanned suspension of cargo ops at Mumbai airport irks IATA
Global airlines’ body, IATA, has expressed concern over Mumbai airport’s plan to temporarily halt cargo aircraft movement at the facility from August this year for an infrastructure upgrade. IATA took up the matter with the Adani Group-operated Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) in January this year, requesting clarification, but…
Read MoreMiami Airport logs sixth straight cargo record, defies global slowdown
Miami International Airport (MIA) continued its remarkable growth streak in 2025, posting a sixth consecutive year of record cargo volumes as freight traffic surged 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tonnes. The performance further cements MIA’s position as the busiest US airport for international air cargo and a critical trade…
Read MoreManoj Singh assumes charge as CEO at MSN Air Service Inc in the US
Mr Manoj Singh has assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MSN Air Service Inc, USA, based at New York – JFK International Airport. As per an official communique, he provides strategic direction, governance oversight and global growth leadership, driving sustainable value creation and international expansion. MSN Air…
Read MoreMangaluru Airport cargo running at half capacity: Minister
Only about 50-55% of the installed cargo handling capacity at Mangaluru International Airport is currently being utilised, said Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mr Murlidhar Mohol in the Lok Sabha. The airport’s cargo terminal has an annual installed capacity of 9,000 tonnes. Cargo data shows steady growth, with…
Read MoreIATA’s 2026 World Cargo Symposium to be held in Lima from March 10 to 12
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS), to be held in Lima, Peru from March 10 to 12, 2026, the first time in South America, will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo demand up in Jan., but falling e-commerce exports from China could be a dampener
An earlier Lunar New Year flattered global air cargo demand in January as the year commenced with unexpected vigour with a +7% year-on-year boost in demand and an easing of recent freight rate declines, but any early market optimism for 2026 was dampened by the first year-on-year fall in…
Read MoreGati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in partnership with Airbus, inaugurates a Centre of Excellence to drive sustainable aerospace research, innovation and skill development
Airbus earlier this month inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s unique industry-driven central university for the transportation and logistics sector, based in Vadodara, Gujarat. The Centre marks a significant milestone in the long-term collaboration between Airbus and GSV to…
Read MoreFuture of Logistics Intelligence Report comes up with notable findings
FedEx Corp. recently released its first-ever Future of Logistics Intelligence Report, amid growing supply chain pressures. The findings reveal that while most organizations have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the insights and actions needed to stay competitive in today’s environment. “Many organizations can…
Read MoreFedEx breaks ground on a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport
FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday broke ground on FedEx’s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India’s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India. The ₹2,500 crore long-term investment by FedEx will support…
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