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Air India and Delhi Airport launch cargo transhipment trials
Air India and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) have commenced operational trials for international air cargo transhipment, aiming to capture a larger share of the global air freight market. Transhipment—the transfer of goods between different aircraft or carriers at a midway hub for onward journey—is a cornerstone of major…
Read MoreHong Kong Air Cargo names Aeroprime as GSSA for operations to and from Delhi
Hong Kong Air Cargo has appointed Aeroprime Group as its Cargo General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for India, marking a strategic move to aggressively scale its presence in the rapidly expanding Indian logistics sector. Under the definitive agreement, Aeroprime will handle all cargo sales, marketing, customer engagement and…
Read MoreIndia Post launches country’s largest drone mail network across 150 routes
In a major push toward technology-driven logistics, India Post has partnered with drone delivery start-up Skye Air Mobility to transport mail bags across remote terrains in Himachal Pradesh and Assam. Under the agreement, the entities are building India’s largest postal drone network covering 150 routes to connect 110 locations…
Read MoreAir cargo rates remain high; led by +50% YoY increase from Middle East & South Asia origins
Worldwide and regional air cargo rates have remained high despite further capacity returning to Gulf markets since the latest ceasefire and peace memorandum between Iran and the US, effective since June 17, 2026. According to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, average global air cargo rates edged…
Read MoreAdani Mundra Airport takes flightas a fully integrated, multimodallogistics and business hub
Adani Mundra Airport on Tuesday announced the launch of its inaugural scheduled flight service connecting Mumbai and Goa. This pivotal air link, established in a strategic partnership with Star Air, is set to unlock unprecedented economic potential for the Kutch region, transforming the region into a fully integrated, multimodal…
Read MoreDrones to anchor India’s booming $428 bn logistics market
A new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions forecasts a massive 55% surge in drone deployment across India’s logistics and clean-tech sectors over the next three years. This rapid integration of aerial intelligence comes as the broader Indian logistics market is projected to nearly double, scaling from $228 billion in 2024…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo spot rates surge; demand and supply seen in sync for the rest of the year
Global air cargo spot rates rose 41% year on year in May 2026, reaching $3.40 per kg — following a three-year high the month before. That figure would have seemed implausible at the start of the year. In a quarterly webinar with TIACA, Xeneta’s Chief Air Freight Officer Niall…
Read MoreDGCA to launch AI and blockchain-powered eGCA 2.0 platform
INDIA’S civil aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is preparing to launch a next-generation version of its digital governance ecosystem, eGCA 2.0. The ambitious upgrade moves the regulator beyond basic digitisation to advanced automated oversight by integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and predictive surveillance…
Read MoreAir France KLM Martinair Cargo accelerates commercial transformation through AI
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is becoming a strategic enabler across the commercial organisation. From booking and pricing to customer service, sales support, forecasting and decision-making, AI is helping unlock new levels of automation, efficiency, personalisation and data-driven insight. The objective remains unchanged: making it easier for customers to do business…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation integrates AMI business to create a unified global cargo platform
MENZIES Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the integration of Air Menzies International (AMI), its specialist freight forwarding subsidiary, into its Cargo division. The integration brings AMI formally within the Menzies Aviation Cargo division under the leadership of Beau Paine, EVP Cargo…
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