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Volumes 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…

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International 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…

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IndiGo 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…

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FIATA | 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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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…

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Demand 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…

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Delta 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,…

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DB 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…

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Çelebi 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…

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BLR 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…

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