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States plan robust and sustainable future for global air cargo sector
Representatives from some 80 States cooperated towards more efficient air cargo operations, digital integration, and emissions reduction at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) inaugural Global Air Cargo Summit, which concluded recently in Türkiye. The three-day event, held in Antalya, brought together over 600 participants. It was hosted by the…
Read MoreRates from Asia Pacific fall further amid market uncertainty
Air cargo markets from Asia Pacific and worldwide weakened further in the week to 20 April due to the effects of Easter holidays and uncertainty caused by US changes in tariff and trade policies, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Air cargo tonnages and rates…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo announce intention to launch a global cargo joint business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service level to customers and partners across the global air freight market. The strategic…
Read MoreNavi Mumbai Airport to be first with multimodal connectivity
The upcoming greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in Panvel will become the first airport in the country to have multimodal connectivity upon completion. The airport will be connected on three sides by highways, and will also have metro and suburban rail links, including airport-to-airport metro services. Additional modes…
Read MoreGovt examines impact on air cargo from Pak airspace closure
The government is assessing the impact of Pakistan’s airspace closure on air cargo from India that is headed to the Gulf, Europe and the US. Exporters suggest that the impact is not going to be significant. While most of the cargo moves by sea, around 3-4% of garments are…
Read MoreFreightos unveils Enterprise Suite, creating first end-to-end global freight procurement platform
Freightos, the world’s leading digital freight booking and payment platform, has launched Freightos Enterprise, an integrated logistics procurement suite for large importers and exporters that unifies the increasingly digitalized but persistently fragmented world of global freight procurement, rate benchmarking, and shipment execution. Freightos’ comprehensive procurement platform bridges annual, quarterly…
Read MoreFreighter operations to be suspended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Aug. 16; part cargo facilities being temporarily shut down for airside works
In order to carry out multiple airside works, including building new taxiways for Runway 14/32 to enhance its capacity and bring efficiency in operation. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has informed in a communique that it will be temporarily shutting down part of the cargo facilities. This will entail…
Read Morednata handles over 1 million tonnes of cargo in Dubai last fiscal
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has reached a significant milestone, handling over 1 million tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025 – the highest volume ever processed by the company in a 12-month period. The record reflects a 30% year-on-year increase,…
Read MoreÇelebi Taxibots save 1,100+ tons of aviation fuel under sustainability initiatives
Çelebi Aviation, a global leader in ground handling, cargo operations and offering sustainable airport solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey through the successful deployment of Taxibots across Bengaluru and Delhi. Taxibots are towbarless aircraft tractors that are fully automated. Unlike traditional methods, where aircraft engines…
Read MoreBLR Airport earns global recognition for excellence in climate action and safety
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) continues to build a safe, future-ready, and sustainability-driven aviation ecosystem. Recognised by global bodies for its sustainability initiatives and operational excellence, BLR Airport has received multiple prestigious accolades from Airports Council International (ACI) this year, the gold standard in aviation, reinforcing that responsible,…
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