DHL Supply Chain makes key acquisition to enhance e-commerce operations in North America
DHL Supply Chain has announced the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence and a leading returns solutions provider for the retail e-commerce industry. The strategic acquisition will make DHL Supply Chain the largest provider of reverse logistics solutions in North America. The acquisition will…
Read MoreDemand growth nearly doubles for air cargo in Nov.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: “It was a good November for air cargo with 8.2% demand growth nearly doubling the 4.6% growth in cargo capacity. Fuel costs tracked at 22% below previous-year levels and tight market conditions…
Read MoreDelta Air Lines’ cargo revenue up in 2024
Delta Air Lines has reported $822 million in cargo revenue for 2024, an increase of 13.7% from 2023. The carrier’s adjusted operating revenue for the year increased 4.3% year over year to $57 billion. It reported a 32.4% increase in cargo revenue in the fourth quarter to $249 million,…
Read MoreDB Schenker establishes the Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route
DB Schenker has established another significant air logistics corridor between Central China and Europe with the Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route, which was officially launched in January 2025. The regular cargo route will be operated by the globally renowned Etihad Cargo, departing from Ezhou every Tuesday, with a stopover in…
Read MoreÇelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal celebrates 15 glorious years of excellence at AAROHAN ’24
Çelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal marked a significant milestone with its completion of 15 years of cargo handling service excellence in India. The occasion was commemorated through their annual event AAROHAN ’24 which brought together a vibrant assembly of employees and leaders to reflect on the organisation’s journey and acknowledging…
Read MoreBLR Airport handles 17 pc more cargo in CY 2024; expands global network
BLR Airport has experienced significant growth in cargo volumes, processing 496,227 metric tons (MT) of cargo in Calendar Year (CY) 2024—a 17% increase compared to CY 2023. International cargo saw a remarkable 23% growth, totalling 313,981 MT, driven by increased demand for perishables, spare parts, engineering goods and e-commerce…
Read MoreAirports Authority of India achieves Excellent rating under MoU 2023-24
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Mini Ratna Category – I PSE, has achieved ‘Excellent’ rating with score of 94.50 under MoU 2023-24, signed with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, under the able leadership of Mr Vipin Kumar, Chairman, AAI. The Department of Public Enterprises has communicated AAI’s MoU…
Read MoreAir India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS Ltd (SATS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) across multiple major airports in regions in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global…
Read MoreAir cargo capacity sees surge in 2024
Air cargo capacity grew by double-digit percentage levels last year, with bellyhold capacity continuing to recover and freighter space remaining above pre-Covid levels. In 2024, total air cargo capacity in airfreight tonne km (ATK) terms was up 10% year on year to 442 bn ATK, as per figures from…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi to host inaugural Pharma Logistics Winter University
The inaugural Pharma Logistics Winter University will be held from 3-7 February 2025, supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and hosted by Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi. This transformative initiative aims to cultivate future global leaders in pharmaceutical logistics through a comprehensive…
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