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IAG Cargo expands temperature-controlled shipping options with approval of SkyCell containers

The cargo division of International Airlines Group, IAG Cargo, has expanded its service offering by announcing that it has approved SkyCell’s temperature-controlled 1500X series containers for use on its network. This marks another milestone for IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate cold chain service, providing pharmaceutical customers with enhanced options for…

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Garuda Indonesia Cargo, the cargo division of Indonesia’s national airline, has joined WebCargo by Freightos

Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, today announced that Garuda Indonesia Cargo, the cargo division of Indonesia’s national airline, has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, bringing expanded real-time eBooking to freight forwarders worldwide. As a key carrier in Southeast Asia’s export market, Garuda Indonesia will…

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Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack shipment visibility service

Etihad Cargo has officially launched SmartTrack, its premium shipment visibility service that enables customers to monitor their cargo in real time. Unveiled earlier this year at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack is now available to customers worldwide through the Etihad Cargo website, making Etihad Cargo the first air cargo carrier to…

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Envirotainer invests in Swiss Airtainer to accelerate sustainable innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain

Envirotainer, the global leader in secure cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, has announced a strategic investment in Swiss Airtainer, a pioneer in lightweight container technology. The partnership grants Envirotainer exclusive global rights to offer the innovative Swiss Airtainer as part of its full product portfolio. Swiss Airtainer will…

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CargoAi introduces CargoCoPilot Agent, unified AI for air cargo

CargoAi, a pioneer and long-standing leader in AI for airfreight, today announced the CargoCoPilot Agent — Unified AI for Air Cargo, a conversational AI that works across WhatsApp, email, airline websites, and their own CargoMART platform to streamline everyday workflows for airlines, GSAs, and freight forwarders. The Agent handles…

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Freighter ops on the anvil at Noida Airport

GATEWAY and cargo handling services operator AISATS has said it has partnered with Chen-nai-based cargo airline Afcom for freighter operations at the upcoming Noida International Air-port, as per reports. The collaboration, reached through an initial pact with Air India SATS AirportServices’ (AISATS) wholly-owned special purpose vehicle AISATS Noida Cargo…

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The government’s transformative vision for India’s aerospace and aviation sector

The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Mr Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, recently set out a transformative vision for India’s aerospace and aviation sector. His announcements underscored the Central government’s commitment to building world class infrastructure, nurturing talent and creating an inclusive, globally competitive ecosystem, emphasised an official communique. Key highlights…

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Qatar Airways Cargo increases belly-hold capacity across key routes

Qatar Airways Cargo is boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled freighter capacity to strategic international destinations this winter to meet rising demand during the peak season. Notably, London will see a historic increase from 8 to 10 daily flights—marking the highest-ever frequency for Qatar Airways—while Zanzibar…

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IndiGo to connect Mumbai to Copenhagen from Oct. 8

IndiGo has announced the launch of flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen (Denmark), starting October 8, 2025. It will operate thrice weekly flights on the route using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, taken on wet/damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways. With this, IndiGo further expands its international network into Northern…

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India to USA tonnages continue to fall despite wider volume rebound

Air cargo tonnages from India to the USA have continued to fall since new tariffs of 50% came into force on August 27, despite a wider rebound in worldwide and US volumes in the second full week of September. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD…

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