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Menzies Aviation launches MILE – a next-generation e-commerce air cargo solution

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the launch of MILE (Menzies Integrated Logistics for E-Commerce) – a new, fully integrated logistics solution designed to redefine e-commerce air cargo with faster, smarter, and more connected operations. Developed in partnership with Air Menzies…

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IndiGo’s new Bengaluru-Riyadh direct flights commencing on Nov. 16

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, starting November 16, 2025. IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route, offering affordable and seamless connectivity. Riyadh is the second city in Saudi Arabia, after Jeddah, to be directly connected to India’s technology…

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Hactl wins Ground Handler of the Year award

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named Ground Handler of the Year at the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards. The victory came at the prestigious annual awards ceremony held in London which celebrates excellence across the air cargo…

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Germany’s cargo hubs face pressure to modernise

Germany’s cargo hubs are central to global logistics but face pressure to modernise, integrate digital processes, and create a fully connected supply chain from factory to final delivery. Known for its pivotal role in European and global logistics, Germany’s hubs—including Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Leipzig—remain central to international cargo…

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FedEx Dataworks and ServiceNow unite AI, data and workflows to power supply chains of the future

ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, and FedEx Dataworks, the insights and intelligence platform moving FedEx beyond transportation, today announced an expanded strategic collaboration to power supply chains of the future by uniting AI, data, and workflows. The companies will combine FedEx Dataworks’ economic and supply chain network…

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Etihad Cargo partners with LODD Autonomous to streamline the future of middle-mile delivery

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is continuously redefining traditional air freight while supporting the airline’s overall business growth ambitions. The carrier has recently signed an agreement with LODD Autonomous, a leader in advanced air mobility and autonomous logistics, to explore the integration of next-generation…

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Etihad Cargo expands freighter capacity for winter 2025 schedule

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is set to expand its freighter network this winter with additional flight frequencies and new routes, marking a major step in boosting capacity. This expansion strengthens key trade corridors across Asia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe, while reinforcing…

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Emirates Courier Express launches in Germany, expanding European footprint

Emirates Courier Express has grown its footprint in Europe with the start of operations in Germany. Headquartered from Frankfurt, the groundbreaking door-to-door cross-border delivery solution is primed to serve Germany’s manufacturing hub and add a new, more direct offering to Europe’s B2B supply chains and B2C shippers. The launch…

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CB Customs Broker and heyworld join forces in strategic merger to create new opportunities for growth and innovation

The two Lufthansa Cargo subsidiaries, CB Customs Broker and heyworld, will merge their expertise and strengths within a single company effective 1st January 2026. CB Customs Broker specialises in all areas related to EU Customs clearance; heyworld is a digital logistics platform for cross-border eCommerce transport solutions. The goal…

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Air cargo demand shows seventh straight month of growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 2.9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations). * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 3.0% compared to…

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