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Allcargo Gati Air Express launches 24-Hour air delivery service across 8 metro cities

New direct air service enables ultra-fast deliveries within 24 hours in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad Mumbai, June 10  Allcargo Gati Limited (formerly Gati Limited), India’s premier express logistics and supply chain company, has announced the expansion of its Air Express service to include direct…

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Worldwide tonnages rebounded +4% in May

Worldwide air cargo tonnages rebounded in May with a +4% month-on-month (MoM) increase, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data, after falling -7%, MoM, in April following significant US tariff rises and Easter and other holidays. The year-on-year growth for May also stood at…

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TIACA announces selection of Jan Krems as the 2025 Hall of Fame Award Recipient

Jan Krems is being honoured for his exceptional leadership, customer-centric vision, and continued innovation in the air cargo industry. Under his guidance, United Cargo has grown to become the largest belly-only carrier in the world – driven by his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to service excellence. “Jan Krems…

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Lufthansa Cargo to market and manage cargo capacity of ITA Airways

Lufthansa Cargo recently announced that it will market and manage the cargo capacity of ITA Airways, opening a new chapter in its network strategy. The first flights from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires to Rome will take off on June 16. This will enable it to…

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IndiGo, Air India among top 3 airline customers for Airbus

For Airbus, IndiGo and Air India are now among the top three airline customers globally with the maximum backlog or aircraft yet to be delivered, according to the aerospace major’s EVP (sales, commercial aircraft) Mr Benoit de Saint-Exupery. It has to deliver 916 and 344 aircraft, the majority of which…

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Hactl crowned “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year”

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 2025. Honouring the brightest and best of the air cargo community, the awards were held during Air…

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Global air cargo volumes up, but market sentiment brings down spot rates

While international trade continued to flow in May and global air cargo volumes rose +6% year-on-year, market sentiment and concerns over what comes next saw airfreight spot rates decline for the first time in a year, according to Xeneta’s latest market analysis. It elaborated; Midway through the month, the…

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Freightos looks to scale platform transactions with Forward Air Corporation partnership

Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform, and Forward Air Corporation, known as Forward,  a premier provider of ground transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico have announced an expanded collaboration that will enable freight forwarders to instantly book less-than-truckload (LTL) and linehaul trucking through…

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Etihad Cargo signs strategic agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport to strengthen access throughout Asia-Pacific

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport during Air Cargo Europe 2025, reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding access across Asia-Pacific and unlocking greater trade potential between China and global markets. The agreement was signed by…

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Etihad Airways and SF Airlines sign cargo joint business agreement to expand global air freight network

Etihad Airways and SF Airlines, China’s leading air cargo carrier, have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance their cargo operations, expand network capacity and offer customers greater flexibility and service options. The agreement was signed by Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways and Li Sheng, Vice…

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