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(35 articles)Air Canada, Avianca Form Strategic Partnership for Network Expansion
Air Canada and Avianca, through parent company Abra Group, have formalized a joint business agreement to create strategic network synergies across their combined operations. This partnership addresses
Heavy Rain & Rough Seas Disrupt Chittagong Port Operations
Chittagong Port, one of South Asia's critical maritime gateways, is experiencing operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. This weather event is limiting the port's abili
CMA CGM Expands Syria Operations with Damascus Air Cargo Deal
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, is broadening its Middle East presence by establishing air cargo operations at Damascus International Airport, building on its existing c
DHL Expands Vietnam-US Air Freight with New Freighter Service
DHL Global Forwarding has announced a new dedicated freighter operation connecting Vietnam and the United States, marking a strategic expansion of transpacific air cargo capacity. This development ref
El Niño Poses Systemic Threat to Global Supply Chains
A strengthening Super El Niño weather phenomenon represents a significant systemic threat to global supply chain operations, according to Air Cargo Week reporting. The exceptional weather patterns are
Schiphol Airport Cargo Operations Face Immense Pressure
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's major air cargo hubs, is experiencing significant operational pressure that threatens to constrain cargo throughput and delivery timelines across the continent. The r
UAE-Iran Direct Cargo Shipping Route Reopens
Direct cargo shipping operations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran have resumed, marking a significant shift in regional logistics connectivity. This development reflects broader geopolitical
Lufthansa Cargo LCCevo ALPHA Phase Launch Transforms Air Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has officially launched the ALPHA phase of its LCCevo platform, representing a significant modernization of its digital infrastructure for air cargo operations. This technology initiat
Air Cargo Marketplaces Need Better Visibility Layer, Says Report
The air cargo industry's digital marketplace infrastructure is incomplete, lacking a critical integration layer that connects capacity, pricing, and operational data across fragmented platforms. This
Mexico Air Cargo Grows 6.5% Amid Rising Emissions Pressure
Mexico's air cargo sector is experiencing robust growth with a 6.5% year-over-year increase, signaling strong demand for expedited shipments and international trade flows through Mexican gateways. How
Long Beach Port Awards $54M to Small Businesses in Record Year
The Port of Long Beach achieved a significant milestone in its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program by awarding $54.4 million in contracts during fiscal year 2025, representing 44.6% of eligible sp
Freightos Joins IATA Charter to Transform Air Cargo Digitalization
Freightos, a leading digital freight marketplace, has joined IATA's (International Air Transport Association) Digitalization Leadership Charter, signaling a major industry commitment to modernizing ai
LTG Cargo Gains Approval for Rail Operations in Germany
LTG Cargo has successfully obtained regulatory clearance to conduct rail freight operations within Germany, marking an important operational milestone for the carrier. This approval enables the compan
O'Hare Cargo Delays Force Extreme Measures as Backlog Intensifies
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is experiencing severe air cargo congestion that has forced shippers and logistics providers to implement extraordinary operational measures. The backlog reflect
Ziegler Bankruptcy Reshapes European Logistics Market
The bankruptcy of Ziegler, a significant Belgian logistics provider, represents a critical disruption to European freight operations and signals ongoing consolidation within the logistics sector. This
Heavy-Lift Airfreight Market Faces Shift: What Logistics Pros Need to Know
The heavy-lift airfreight market is entering a period of transition marked by shifting demand patterns, capacity constraints, and evolving operational challenges. These dynamics are reshaping how spec
Qatar Airways Cargo Launches EnergyLift: Industry First in Sustainable Fuel
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced EnergyLift, positioning itself as an industry pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) integration for cargo operations. This development represents a structural sh
TGP Expands UK Air Cargo Capabilities with Senior Project Logistics Hire
TGP has reinforced its presence in the UK air cargo market by recruiting experienced project logistics professionals, signaling confidence in the sector's recovery and demand for specialized handling
788 Rail Disruptions Expected: Italy's Construction Crisis
Italy's rail cargo network is experiencing unprecedented pressure from construction activities, with 788 disruptions anticipated across the network. This represents a systemic challenge to the country
Bangladesh airfreight hit by critical scanner failure
Bangladesh's airfreight operations face significant disruption following a critical scanner failure at a major handling facility, likely Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The equipment m
Blue Water Shipping Names Faith McAdams as Americas Chartering Head
Blue Water Shipping has appointed Faith McAdams to lead chartering operations across the Americas, a regional expansion move that reflects the company's commitment to strengthening its project cargo f
Autonomous Airfreight Gains Traction with Smart Ground Integration
The air cargo industry is undergoing a significant technological transformation as autonomous aircraft systems are being integrated with smart ground handling infrastructure. This convergence represen
Emirates SkyCargo Chief Nabil Sultan Shifts to New Senior Role
Emirates has announced a significant executive reshuffle, with Nabil Sultan, the long-serving head of Emirates SkyCargo, transitioning to a new senior leadership role within the group. Sultan's move f
Nova Winter Freight Season Concludes: What's Next for Asia Logistics
Taiwan News reports the completion of the Nova winter freight season, marking the conclusion of elevated seasonal shipping activity in East Asia. Winter freight seasons typically represent peak demand
FedEx MD-11 Returns to Cargo Service After Six-Month Grounding
FedEx has successfully returned one of its MD-11 aircraft to revenue service following a six-month grounding period, representing a significant restoration of cargo capacity to the carrier's global ai
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Freighter Fleet for 2025-26
Emirates SkyCargo is strategically expanding its dedicated freighter fleet for fiscal year 2025-26, signaling confidence in sustained air cargo demand and capacity pressures in global logistics networ
Regional Airliner Freighters Review: Capacity Analysis
This article provides a comprehensive review of regional airliner freighter operations, examining fleet performance, capacity utilization, and market dynamics in the regional air cargo sector. Regiona
Venkel Cargo Uses Vertical Integration to Navigate Mexico Regulatory Landscape
Venkel Cargo's adoption of vertical integration represents a strategic response to mounting regulatory pressures in Mexico's cargo and logistics sector. By consolidating operations across the supply c
MD-11 Fleet Grounding Threatens Cargo Capacity as FedEx Defies Calls
Following the November crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville—which killed 14 people including three pilots—Kentucky congressman Morgan McGarvey is pressing the FAA to permanently ground the McDonnell
ANA-NCA Integration: One Network Strategy Advances
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) are advancing their integration strategy by consolidating their North American cargo networks under unified sales and pricing structures. This
Cargo Carriers Return to Venezuela, Reopening Trade Lanes
After an extended period of suspended operations, international cargo carriers are resuming service to Venezuela, marking a significant shift in regional air freight connectivity. This development ind
FedEx Plans May MD-11 Return as Safety Fix Advances
FedEx is preparing to reactivate 28 grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft by end of May 2025, pending regulatory approval. The carrier has worked with Boeing to develop and validate a new bearing designed
Alaska Airlines Renegotiates Amazon Cargo Deal After Losses
Alaska Air Group has renegotiated its cargo transportation contract with Amazon, moving from a loss-making arrangement to break-even operations following the 2023 Hawaiian Airlines acquisition. The ca
Gulf Ports Face Network Capacity Test as Cargo Volumes Rise
Gulf ports have successfully maintained cargo movement despite operational pressures, but are now entering a critical phase of network stress-testing as volumes and interconnected logistics demands in
Duluth-Superior Port's Rebuilt Berth 10 Begins Operations
The Port of Duluth-Superior has successfully completed reconstruction of Berth 10 and begun commercial operations with its first vessel arrival. This infrastructure investment represents a meaningful