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Worldwide Flight Services and Kuehne+Nagel partner in Frankfurt to accelerate cost-efficient import cargo clearances
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has launched a pilot project with global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate import cargo clearances at Frankfurt Airport. Developed by WFS’ specialist E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) team and Kuehne+Nagel Frankfurt, the project aims to optimize operations team and warehouse capacity…
Read MoreRates and demand continue on slight upward trend
Global air cargo rates and demand edged slightly further upwards in the second full week of March, with Middle East & South Asia (MESA) the only major origin region registering a drop in tonnages, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Worldwide tonnages in week 11…
Read MoreRapid adoption of digital identity technologies in aviation called for
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. Leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the recent Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration in implementing…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo unveils TechLift to vastly enhance semiconductor transportation
Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its latest product innovation – TechLift. This dedicated product vastly enhances air cargo transportation for the full spectrum of the semiconductor industry – a key and growing trade. Designed to meet the specialised handling and logistics requirements of today’s semiconductor industry, TechLift leads the…
Read MorePharma sector likely to feel the heat of US tariff
Enhanced tariffs on pharma imports in the US can severely impact Indian drug manufacturers as it would lead to higher production costs, making shipments less competitive against products from other countries. Smaller drug firms operating on thin margins can face severe pressure potentially forcing consolidation or closure. As per industry sources,…
Read MoreIndia’s e-commerce industry seen at $550 bn by 2035
India’s e-commerce industry is projected to reach $550 billion by 2035, according to a joint report by ANAROCK and ETRetail. The report highlights that the sector’s rapid expansion is driven by digital adoption and evolving consumer behaviour. The report estimates that in 2024, India’s e-commerce market was valued at…
Read MoreFirst carrier signing of 2025 for Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong’s Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has signed its first carrier of 2025, having won the contract to handle new cargo airline Hungary Airlines. Hungary Airlines has begun scheduled services between its Budapest hub and Hong Kong, using 62 tonne…
Read MoreCMA CGM bids for Air Belgium’s cargo operations
CMA CGM has placed a bid for Air Belgium’s cargo operations following a court move to revoke Air One Belgium’s takeover of the business and its subsequent plans to appeal the decision. The container shipping giant, which operates CMA CGM Air Cargo, has submitted a bid for Air Belgium’s…
Read MoreChina’s all-cargo hub airport launches 38 global freight routes
Asia’s first all-cargo hub airport of Ezhou Huahu has launched 38 international freight routes, linking five continents through its expanding logistics network. Since its launch, the cargo airport in Central China’s Hubei Province has connected 42 destinations in 28 countries and regions in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa,…
Read MoreCathay Cargo registers increased volumes in February
Cathay Cargo carried 11.8% more cargo in February 2025 than in February 2024. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 3.5% while load factor decreased by 1.4 percentage points year on year. In the first two months of 2025, the total tonnage increased by 12.8% compared with the same…
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