With global supply chains adjusting to post-pandemic realities and shifting trade dynamics, air cargo in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region faces a critical juncture. Once the world’s fastest-growing airfreight market, APAC carriers are now contending with evolving e-commerce flows, fluctuating capacity, and intensifying competition from Middle Eastern and North American freight operators. The latest annual results […]
Operating in Canada’s remote northern regions is no easy task. With harsh weather, limited infrastructure, and unpaved runways, transporting essential cargo to these isolated communities requires specialised aircraft that can withstand extreme conditions. “Operating in the far north comes with extreme challenges—short runways, harsh weather, and high costs,” Aleksey Matyushev, CEO of Natilus, said. “The […]
The air cargo industry is deeply intertwined with global trade dynamics, and following increased volatility over recent years, the industry has been directly impacted. As a result of these issues, it’s estimated that in 2022 alone, the industry experienced a total financial loss of between US$20-50 billion globally. Shifting market and demand patterns The global […]
For the latest chapter in the saga involving tariffs under the Trump administration, the US recently announced sweeping trade barriers on next door neighbours Canada and Mexico as well as China and India only to backtrack days later. This decision has sent shockwaves through markets and logistics networks alike. So let’s take a closer look […]
Uzbekistan-based airline My Freighter has added a Boeing 757-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to increase its air cargo capacity on international routes. The new aircraft has the registration number UK75001 and was delivered today, said My Freighter in a LinkedIn post. The 757P2F was flown from Orlando, Florida in the US to Tashkent, where My […]
Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, a subsidiary of ECS Group, celebrates its 20th anniversary—a remarkable milestone in its mission to support the country’s air cargo industry. Over the past two decades, Globe Air Cargo has played a crucial role in shaping the air cargo landscape in the Dominican Republic. Through its commitment to innovation, customer […]
ANTONOV Airlines in cooperation with AirPartner delivered a valve for an oil refinery from Italy to Middle East. To load and unload cargo weighing about 20 tons and over 3 meters high into the cargo cabin of the AN-124-100, a low-profile cargo ramp manufactured by ANTONOV in-house engineers was used in combination with external cranes. […]
Global GSA Group announced that its subsidiary, Mondial Airline Services GmbH, has been appointed by AEGEAN as the General Sales Agent for the airline’s cargo operations throughout Germany. The agreement, signed by AEGEAN and Mondial Airline Services GmbH, became effective on February 19, 2025. Under this new partnership, Mondial Airline Services GmbH will oversee cargo […]
[By Sheridan Ward] It is estimated that there are 3,800 shipwrecks scattered across the floor of the Pacific Ocean. Most date from the Second World War. However, shipwrecks are not an issue consigned to the past. In the last decade, a global average of 73 ships with a displacement of more than 100 tonnes […]
Astral Aviation announced the successful completion of a humanitarian aid flight for Gaza in support of the ongoing relief efforts for Palestinians. The flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to El Arish International Airport was conducted in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), transported critical supplies to alleviate the suffering of those affected by […]
SATS Ltd. (SATS), one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, and Vietnam Airlines JSC (VNA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 13 March 2025 to build and operate an air cargo terminal at the new Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA) in Vietnam. The two companies will also collaborate on strategic initiatives, […]
A major new cargo hub earmarked to be built at Newcastle Airport could create thousands of jobs and boost the North East economy by up to £165m a year. The 750,000 sq ft site, which has officially been named AirLink, will serve as a key hub for cargo operators, freight forwarders and ground handling agents. […]
