IAG Cargo announces a new addition to its fleet
IAG Cargo has announced a further addition to its aircraft fleet, which will offer customers 'increased capacity and enhanced functionality'
Sectors - Air Freight & Ports
IATA records weakening air freight markets in March
All markets except the Middle East and Africa recorded a decline in Air Freight rates in March, with Asia-Pacific carriers recording the biggest drop,
American Airlines win customer voted Best Cargo Airline award
Over 25,000 supply chain professionals voted on the Air Cargo News website for the airline that provided the best overall customer experience
Aviation expansion is 'vital' to the economy, says FTA
The FTA has highlighted the need for extra capacity for UK air freight in their submission to the Airport's Commissions's discussion paper
Maersk CEO in landmark social media interview
Maersk's enigmatic CEO Nils. S. Andersen answers questions on social media in advance of an important trip to China
London Mayor takes inspiration from Dubai Airport
Following a visit to Dubai's Jebel Airport, London Mayor Boris Johnson claimed he could see an 'opportunity' for extending London's airport capacity
French pharmacist gets the Manhattan treatment
A leading French pharmacuetical company has implemented the Manhattan SCOPE into its Supply Chain performance improvement strategy
IAG Cargo returns to Sri Lanka
IAG Cargo is offering a full range of cargo services on new passenger flights
IATA's February results show modest demand improvement
Tony Tyler highlighted the importance of the Eurozone on International Air Freight following a rise in February's cargo figures
Air China Cargo opens two new European freight routes
The new routes to Shanghai-Zhengzhou-Amsterdam and Shanghai-Chongqing-Frankfurt expand Air China Cargo's international network
USCTA: contract tower closures raise safety concerns
The U.S. Contract Towers Association claims that the FAA have failed to consider serious safety concerns
Lufthansa Cargo announced healthy operating profit for 2012
As with the majority of global air freight industry, the Company had to contend with an extremely difficult market environment last year as demand declined in all the major markets
FedEx cuts full-year forecast after disappointing Q3
FedEx plans to decrease Asian capacity and realign transit networks to cut costs
DHL increases cargo capacity by 30% with new A300 service in Penang
The new A300 service connects to DHL's non-stop service from Hong Kong to Los Angeles (LAX) meaning customers in Penang will be able to utilise DHL's one-day intercontinental express delivery service
Qatar Airways aims to reach the top five cargo carriers
CEO Akbar Al Baker announced that the carrier aims to reach the top five within the next five years
Global airlines receive excellence awards in Qatar
Air Cargo World has revealed the results of its latest Air Cargo Excellence Awards
IATA establishes new office for Gulf Region
IATA's new office will offer the full range of services and member benefits to airlines operating in the Gulf Area
Partnership increases flight schedule communication
OAG Cargo to provide comprehensive flight schedules data to the Worldwide Information Network (WIN) forwarder electronic communications platform
IATA records 5% rise in global air freight demand
Middle Eastern Airlines saw the biggest gains, whereas Latin America was the only region to record a fall in demand
2012 has lowest jet accident rate say IATA
Despite the lowest accident rate in history for 2012, IATA remain concerned about high accident rates on the African continent
Emirates SkyCargo wins Global Cargo Airline of the Year
Emirates were presented the award at Air Cargo Africa 2013 by multimodal trade publication STAT Trade Times
FAA predicts flight delays following budget sequestration
The FAA has announced a range of measures to save up to $600m, following budget sequestration, and predict that these will have an adverse affect on aviation operations.
Air France-KLM Cargo lose €25m despite reduced capacity
Air France has shrunk its operating loss by some €53m in 2012, following the strategic business plan Transform, however cargo rates are still struggling
UPS triple Worldwide Expedited coverage to include 220 countries
UPS have extended the reach of their Worldwide Expedited coverage, which allows for delivery in two to five days
IATA outlines priorities to secure air cargo traffic
IATA has urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight Principles
Cargolux directors outline new business plan
Cargolux have released a new business plan for the period until 2017 which is designed to achieve 'profitable growth, enhance shareholder value and ensure the long-term sustainability' of the company
Dnata unveils plans for extended facilities at Heathrow
Air service provider Dnata is extending it's warehousing facilities in the 'Dnata City' cargo logsitic centre at London Healthrow Airport
DHL Africa is optimistic about air cargo in 2013
Charles Brewer at DHL Express Africa is optimistic about 2013, predicting a stable growth led by air cargo traffic
M.A.G has completed the acquistion of Stansted Airport
Manchester Airports Group and Australia's Industry Funds Management have joined forces to purchase the UK's third largest cargo airport
European group ATC Aviation merges with Platinum USA
European GSA ATC group has merged with Platinum Air Cargo USA, in an expansion which puts ATC amongst the worldwide leading GSAs
Boeing Makes Best-and-Final Contract Offer to SPEEA
The new 'market-leading' offer includes 5 percent annual salary increases, no increase in employee health care contributions and an increased pension basic benefit for current employees
Air freight took off in November, according to IATA
Air freight has enjoyed an upswing in demand during November 2012, brightening up a cautious outlook for the sector
Air France KLM saw cargo decline in 2012
Air France KLM have released December results which display a painful 6.3 percent reduction in 2012's cargo traffic
Irish exports have fallen 50%, according to the IEA
Cargo capacity in Irish airports has fallen by 50 percent in a report by the Irish Exporters Association
Euro legacy air carriers will 'exit long haul freighter market'
The outlook for niche carriers is bright, according to Larry Coyne, speaking on the eve of his airline's 20th anniversary celebrations.
IATA forecasts brighter skies for the next 4 years
IATA has published an increase in growth for both the passenger and freight industry for the next four years
Sustainable jet fuel is taking off in London with BA
Europe's first commercial scale sustainable jet fuel facility will be completed in 2015, according to its partners
IATA records freight downturn for October
In a statement released on Thursday, IATA claims Hurricane Sandy contributed to industry challenges
Emirates SkyCargo wins industry award for sixth time
Emirates wins industry voted award for the sixth time for its cargo service following an original win in 2004
Cargolux loses Qatari investment
Qatar Airways intends to exit its 35 percent shareholding in Cargolux
Flydubai launches outbound cargo in Kuwait
Flydubai adds outbound services in Kuwait in addition to its existing inbound services
IATA encourages Asia-Pacific to focus on aviation
In a speech to Asia-Pacific leaders, IATA's Director Tony Tyler urges a focus on aviation
Emissions Trading Scheme postponed for non-EU airlines
Connie Hedegaard, the EU Climate Commissioner, announced a year postponement the emissions trading scheme in response to progress by the ICAO
Emirates launch new flights to South Australia
Emirates will boost trade between the Middle East and South Australia, by hauling 14 tonnes of freight on their new passenger flight
IEA warn of the dangers of losing US trade route
Irish Exporters Association warn of dire consequences for export industry if Aer Lingus airfreight service to US is not retained
IATA provides gloomy outlook for air freight
September's air traffic results show a flattening of growth for both passenger and freight traffic
Air France profit in third quarter despite cargo decline
Air France realise 'satisfactory' third quarter results, following the implementation of saving programmes and increasing passenger capacity
DB Schenker Logistics opens new Heathrow hub
Eco-friendly building is the main Schenker air freight hub for the UK
Gulf Air receives $490.6m from Bahraini ruler
Gulf Air hopes to become more sustainable following a significant investment, and has become the first Gulf airline to introduce online air waybills.
Emirates fined A$10.5 million for cartel involvement
Emirates have agreed to pay the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission A$10 million for reaching illegal understandings with other airlines
