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ECS Group appoints Girish Kunder as Regional Manager for the Indian Subcontinent
ECS Group has strengthened its leadership in Asia with the appointment of Girish Kunder as Regional Manager for the Indian Subcontinent, a move aimed at accelerating growth in one of the world’s most dynamic air cargo markets. The group sees the region as a major engine of expansion, driven…
Read MoreChina’s Megacap Aviation brings 13 carriers to Freightos’ digital booking platform
Freightos, the leading vendor-neutral global freight booking and payment platform, has announced a partnership with Megacap Aviation Service, a leading General Sales Agent (GSA) specializing in China trade lanes. Through this agreement, more than 5,000 global freight forwarders using WebCargo by Freightos will gain digital access to capacity from…
Read MoreChina’s Ezhou Huahu Airport emerges as major air cargo hub
China’s Ezhou Huahu International Airport has seen robust growth in air cargo. According to the latest data, its international airfreight throughput in the first three quarters rose 138% year-on-year. The airport has also expanded its global cargo network with 24 new routes. On July 17, as Ezhou Huahu International…
Read MoreChennai airport pips Bengaluru in international cargo handling, grabs 3rd place in H1FY26
Chennai airport has taken the third spot in international cargo handling in the first half of this fiscal, overtaking its biggest and nearest competitor – Bengaluru (BIAL) – by a whisker. Increased import of engineering goods and export of Apple iPhones were among the major reasons for the increase in cargo volume…
Read MoreCapacity agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways takes off from Rome
With the start of the winter flight schedule on 26 October 2025, the cooperation between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways was further expanded: Cargo shipments are now also being transported under Lufthansa Cargo’s own AWB number 020 on flights originating in Rome-Fiumicino Airport. Within the last two weeks, more…
Read MoreMarginal rise in average rates and spot rates globally
Air cargo spot rates from Asia Pacific origins continued to increase in the first full week of November, slightly raising average rates and spot rates globally, despite a week-on-week (WoW) fall in global tonnages. According to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, spot rates from Asia Pacific origins…
Read MoreAir India to resume flights to China
Air India has announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), effective 01 February 2026, marking Air India’s return to mainland China after nearly six years. Subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, Air India also intends to introduce non-stop flights between Mumbai and Shanghai in…
Read MoreAAPA leaders confident of continued growth in 2026
At the conclusion of the 69th Assembly of Presidents last week, leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) expressed confidence in the region’s continued air transport growth through 2026, supported by resilient economies and strong passenger and cargo demand. Despite persistent geopolitical and trade tensions, AAPA members…
Read MoreAAI showcases future of aviation at 44th India International Trade Fair 2025
Airports Authority of India (AAI) took flight into the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in the National Capital, unveiling an innovative and visually stunning pavilion that embodies the event’s spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat.” The AAI stall marked the beginning of an…
Read MoreUS air cargo industry faces turbulence as FAA reduces flights
The US air cargo industry is bracing for fresh turbulence as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major airports collides with the grounding of UPS and FedEx’s McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleets, deepening pressure on supply chains ahead of the crucial Thanksgiving and holiday…
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