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One projection expects air cargo volumes and capacity additions to be flat next year
DSV is expecting air cargo volumes and capacity additions to be flat next year but the supply-demand balance could still come under pressure. Writing in its regular market outlook, the Denmark-headquartered forwarder said that it is expecting the global air trade to normalise in 2025 following the e-commerce and…
Read MoreNegotiable air cargo documents being developed
A first draft of negotiable air cargo documents that would allow the transfer ownership of goods while in transit is expected to be presented to the United Nations next year. The new document is being developed by a United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) working group consisting…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation awarded IATA’s CEIV Li-batt certification; expands to 300 airports
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification for its cargo operations at Macau International Airport (MFM). Awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), this prestigious…
Read MoreIATA launches Air Cargo Device Assessment Program
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on…
Read MoreHellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger as COO Airfreight
Hellmann has announced the appointment of Martin Habisreitinger as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Airfreight with effect from February 1, 2025. He will succeed Jan Kleine-Lasthues, who, after 13 successful years with Hellmann, has decided to pursue other opportunities. Martin Habisreitinger will report to Madhav Kurup, who will assume the…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo enhances digitisation in cargo operations with eQuote
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has advanced its digital landscape for cargo operations, with the introduction of eQuote. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, the launch marks a significant milestone on the airline’s long-standing digitisation strategy, which…
Read MoreEmirates highlighting risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo
International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has joined forces with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo. Working together, The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have co-created the Aviation Risk and Threat Assessment operational guide to…
Read MoreDisappointingly slow growth in SAF production
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: “SAF volumes are increasing, but disappointingly slowly. Governments are sending mixed signals to oil companies which continue to receive subsidies for their exploration and production of fossil oil and gas. And investors…
Read MoreDelhi airport becomes India’s first to connect 150 destinations
Delhi Airport has etched its name in aviation history by becoming the first airport in India to connect with 150 destinations worldwide. This landmark achievement solidifies its reputation as a global aviation hub and premier gateway. The 150th connection was established with the launch of Thai AirAsia X’s direct…
Read MoreDCBA and DIAL organise Cleanliness Drive at IGI Airport Cargo Terminals to strengthen ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’
Delhi Customs Brokers Association (DCBA), jointly with Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL), organised a Cleanliness Drive in line with the Swachhata Abhiyan on December 6, 2024 at IGI Airport Cargo Terminals, New Delhi. The programme was attended by a large number of Custom Brokers, Custom Broker employees, DIAL…
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