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Airlines set to receive first carbon offsetting requirements under ICAO’s global climate agreement
Governments will soon inform airlines of their first ever requirements under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), following ICAO’s publication of a new calculation announced today. Carbon neutral growth is the primary objective of CORSIA and as of today, it…
Read MoreZhengzhou Aviation Port achieves milestone with 10,000 intl cargo flights
Zhengzhou Aviation Port achieved a major milestone by exceeding 10,000 international cargo flights, becoming the first in central China to do so, marking a significant surge (nearly 50% year-over-year) and solidifying its role as a key global air cargo hub, especially with its expanding routes to Europe, the US…
Read MoreXinjiang Airport hits record cargo throughput in 2025
Xinjiang Airport Group hit a record cargo throughput of 405,000 tonnes (up 34.7% year-on-year), led by Urumqi Tianshan International Airport’s 333,000 tonnes (up 41.2%) in 2025. International freight surged as the growth driver, with 5,915 cargo flights (up 174%) and full-freighter volume exceeding 120,000 tonnes (up 219.55%). Urumqi’s designation as…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines announces second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal
Turkish Airlines has announced the second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal and a new e-commerce facility to further support Turkish Cargo’s business growth. Turkish said the next development stage of SmartIST will enable the terminal to reach an annual capacity of 4.5 m tons. Work is planned to be completed…
Read MoreTotal air cargo revenues rise 3% in 2025 as tonnages grow to new record
Worldwide total air cargo revenues (in USD) increased by +3% in 2025 to their highest level since the exceptional Covid pandemic years of 2021 and 2022, thanks largely to a further significant year-on-year rise in chargeable weight to a new record full-year level, according to the latest figures and…
Read MoreLiege Airport sees cargo surge in 2025
Liege Airport has reported a significant increase in cargo volumes and aircraft movements in 2025, reinforcing its ambition to become one of Europe’s top three cargo hubs. According to figures shared by the airport, cargo tonnage rose by 14% year-on-year to 1.32 million tonnes, up from 1.16 million tonnes…
Read MoreKempegowda International Airport handles more cargo in 2025
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru handled 520,985 tonnes of cargo in CY2025, registering a 5% year-on-year increase over CY2024. The airport achieved its highest-ever single-day cargo throughput of 2,207 tonnes on August 7, 2025. It is now connected to 37 cargo destinations through 15 domestic and international cargo airlines. Chicago,…
Read MoreJAL Cargo partners with rail operator JR East to speed up transit times
JAL Cargo has partnered with rail operator JR East to accelerate domestic shipment transfers in eastern Japan, targeting time-sensitive commodities such as seafood. The new service, branded JAL de Hako-byun, was launched on 13 January and would leverage JR East’s Shinkansen high-speed rail network to move cargo more rapidly…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo volume up in 2025 but 2026 outlook seen uncertain
Global air cargo demand finished a tumultuous 2025 on a high with volumes up +6% year-on-year in December, but flatlining e-commerce shipments ex-China will create concern for airlines and forwarders reliant on consumers’ online buying sprees, say industry analysts Xeneta. It elaborates: Better-than-expected volumes over the last quarter of…
Read MoreBLR Airport’s domestic agri cargo volume on the ascent
As India’s domestic agri trade continues to strengthen, Bengaluru has emerged as a key consolidation and distribution hub for time-sensitive perishables. Within this broader momentum, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has seen consistent growth in handling fresh produce, supported by expanding domestic connectivity and rising demand across consumption…
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