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Liège to host Europe’s largest air cargo and e-commerce summit in September

Europe’s primary annual gathering for digital commerce and logistics, the EU Cross-Border E-commerce Forum (EU CBEC) 2026, is scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès de Liège, Belgium, from September 8-10, 2026. Organised under Liège Airport’s “CARGOLAND” initiative, the three-day event has achieved a major milestone by…

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Hactl crowned “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at World Air Cargo Awards 2026

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at the World Air Cargo Awards 2026. It is the second year in a row the company has won the award. The awards,…

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Hactl and Hacis achieve triple honours at 2026 AFLAS Awards

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has been named “Best Global Air Cargo Terminal” and “Best Sustainable Air Cargo Terminal” at this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, while its added-value logistics subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry…

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Geopolitical gridlock leaves Kerala’s Gulf-bound agri exports stranded

The West Asian crisis has severely impacted air cargo exports from Kerala, causing steep shipment declines at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) and Calicut International Airport. Because the Gulf region serves as Kerala’s primary export market and transit hub, widespread flight cancellations and airspace safety risks have disrupted critical…

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Etihad Cargo adds five more languages to website for a more personalised digital experience

Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its website, www.etihadcargo.com, to include five additional languages, making it easier for customers and partners to access services and manage shipments manage shipments and engage with Etihad Cargo through a more personalised digital experience. As part of its expanding…

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Emirates first airline cargo carrier to deploy Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft

Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes…

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AP Drone Corp and Airbound partner for 10,000-flight daily drone network

The Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation (APDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up Airbound to launch a massive commercial drone delivery network across the Amaravati Capital Region. Inked in New Delhi in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, the…

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Air India Express maps Europe entry with upcoming Georgia flights

Budget carrier Air India Express is charting an ambitious international expansion, evaluating non-stop flights to Georgia as part of its upcoming winter schedule. The potential move into Eastern Europe marks a major strategic pivot for the low-cost airline, which has traditionally built its footprint around short-haul domestic routes and…

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Air cargo demand on the up

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared…

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Adani Airports unveils integrated airport city development spanning more than655 acres across five states in India

Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, has unveiled an ambitious programme to develop integrated airport cities across its airport network, bringing together hospitality, retail, entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure within seamlessly connected, walkable urban districts. The…

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