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Emirates SkyCargo heads into 2025 with a 15% increase in cargo capacity to meet surging global demand
Throughout 2024, the demand for Emirates SkyCargo’s specialist product portfolio, extensive global network and all widebody fleet continued to grow exponentially, with no signs of slowing down. To meet the burgeoning global demand, the airline has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighters, starting 2025 with a 15% increase in…
Read MoreDHL targets 25 pc share in Indian e-com cargo market
About 8% of e-commerce (e-com) shipments in India are being handled by Blue Dart right now and DHL aims to increase the share to about 25% in the next five years, said Pablo Ciano, Global CEO, DHL E-commerce. Logistics firm Blue Dart, a part of the DHL group, specialises…
Read MoreBlue Dart launches India’s largest Integrated Operating Facility in Delhi
Blue Dart has unveiled India’s largest Integrated Operating Facility in Bijwasan, Delhi. Spanning 2.5 lakh sq. ft. and powered by 600 kW of solar energy, this state-of-the-art hub signifies its commitment to innovation, speed and sustainability, emphasised a release. Inaugurated by Tobias Meyer, CEO, DHL Group, Pablo Ciano, CEO,…
Read MoreAsia rates remain high despite seasonal slowdown
Global air cargo spot prices remain more than +20% up on their levels a year ago, despite their usual seasonal drop in early January, according to the latest figures and analysis by WorldACD Market Data. Relatively high rates from Asia Pacific and Middle East & South Asia (MESA) origins…
Read MoreAir Kerala announces CIAL to be its hub for ops
Air Kerala, the State’s first airline, has officially announced Cochin International Airport as the hub of its operations. The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off from CIAL by the end of May or early June with its two dry-leased aircraft. The airline is committed to offering affordable and accessible…
Read MoreYear ends with softening growth in tonnages and rates
Worldwide air cargo finished the year at its lowest year-on-year full-month growth, with global tonnages in December around +6% higher than in the final month of 2023, although they were already at relatively high levels back then. Average full-market rates in December were around +7% higher, year on year…
Read MoreVolumes up again at major European air cargo hubs
Major European air cargo hubs saw their cargo volumes regain ground last year as passenger services continued to ramp up following the pandemic and on the back of a bumper year for the cargo market in general. One of the fastest growers in Europe last year was Belgian cargo…
Read MoreInternational community adopts landmark declaration on aviation security and cybersecurity
A landmark declaration strengthening global aviation security and cybersecurity measures was adopted at ICAO Security Week 2024 in Muscat, Oman last month. Some 31 Ministers and high-level officials endorsed this crucial step forward in protecting international civil aviation. A powerful result of intense advocacy and leadership by the International…
Read MoreIndiGo becomes largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has become the largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka. It currently operates 54 weekly flights to 2 cities in Sri Lanka – Colombo and Jaffna – from 4 cities in India – Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. These direct flights between India and Sri…
Read MoreFIATA | The Cargo Agency Commissioners’ new website serves as a resource platform for freight forwarders and other stakeholders in international air freight
FIATA | The Cargo Agency Commissioners have launched a new website for serving as a resource platform for freight forwarders and other stakeholders engaged in international air freight operations. It contains information related to the IATA Cargo Agency Programme. The new website includes sections such as: A key feature…
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