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Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration Go to aircargonews

Logistics UK appoints new chief executive Trade association Logistics UK has appointed Ben Fletcher as chief executive, bringing his public affairs expertise from Make UK Go to aircargonews

Beijing Capital Airlines launches Glasgow-Zhengzhou freighter service Beijing Capital Airlines has commenced A330P2F operations between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport  Go to aircargonews

Fly Meta, Air Atlanta and Hungary Airlines team up on 777 freighter conversions Three carriers have formed a strategic partnership to operate converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters on dedicated Asia-Europe routes Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration Go to aircargonews

Oman Air Cargo appoints Cripps to sales manager role Oman Air Cargo has appointed industry veteran Lesley Cripps as European sales manager to spearhead regional expansion efforts and strengthen its GSA network Go to aircargonews

Final chance to attend Air Cargo News Awards Final booking opportunity for the Air Cargo News Awards ceremony on 22 October at Royal Lancaster London, with limited seats remaining  Go to aircargonews

Unilode becomes full ULD management provider for Thai Airways Unilode Aviation Solutions has secured a comprehensive ULD management contract with Thai Airways, providing maintenance, repair and digital tracking services  Go to aircargonews

KLM deploys explosive detection dogs at Schiphol cargo hub KLM has deployed four canine explosive detection teams at its Schiphol cargo base through a partnership with Global K9 Go to aircargonews

Final chance to attend Air Cargo News Awards Final booking opportunity for the Air Cargo News Awards ceremony on 22 October at Royal Lancaster London, with limited seats remaining  Go to aircargonews

DHL targets Sub-Sahara Africa with €300m investment DHL will deploy €300m across Sub-Saharan Africa targeting express, forwarding and supply chain capabilities as the region posts 10% trade value growth in H1 Go to aircargonews

Freighter fleet to expand 2.5% annually through 2044 The global freighter fleet will expand at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate through 2044, with converted aircraft supplying two-thirds of the 3,300 new units  Go to aircargonews

BioNatur looks to reduce the cost of biodegradable wrap for cargo US-based BioNatur Plastics has established European manufacturing operations to produce biodegradable shrink wrap at price parity with conventional films Go to aircargonews

Astral aviation appoints Judd as transformation chief Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has named industry veteran Darryl Judd as executive director and chief strategy & transformation officer Go to aircargonews

Freighter fleet to expand 2.5% annually through 2044 The global freighter fleet will expand at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate through 2044, with converted aircraft supplying two-thirds of the 3,300 new units  Go to aircargonews

Cargo First unveils new Bournemouth cargo handling facilities Bournemouth Airport has completed a major cargo infrastructure expansion, doubling handling capacity with three new aircraft stands  Go to aircargonews

Global trade outlook still positive despite downgrade DHL Express and NYU Stern have revised down their global trade volume growth expectations to 2.5% annually through 2029, citing US tariff policy impacts Go to aircargonews

China-US airfreight rates rise ahead of trade dispute restart Airfreight rates from China to the US increased 2.5% week-on-week to $5 per kg last week, reaching levels not seen since mid-August as trade tensions escalate Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo adds 9th 777 freighter Turkish Cargo has received its ninth Boeing 777 freighter and expects to take delivery of three additional aircraft by mid-2026 Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo adds 9th 777 freighter Turkish Cargo has received its ninth Boeing 777 freighter and expects to take delivery of three additional aircraft by mid-2026 Go to aircargonews

TCE expands to South America with Costa Rica office Air cargo operational supervisor TCE has opened its second international office this year at Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica Go to aircargonews

Xeneta forecasts airfreight rate decline in 2026 amid capacity surplus Capacity expansion is expected to outstrip air cargo demand growth next year, lowering rates and prompting shippers to pursue longer-term contracts Go to aircargonews

FIATA elects Thomas Sim as new president The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations has appointed Thomas Sim as president, succeeding Turgut Erkeskin after his two-year tenure Go to aircargonews

Brussels Airport officially opens €70 Brucargo Central Brussels Airport has officially opened its €70m Brucargo Central redevelopment, delivering 30% increased cargo storage capacity through three modern warehouses Go to aircargonews

World Star Aviation acquires two Boeing 737-800 converted freighters Aircraft lessor World Star Aviation has purchased two Boeing 737-800 converted freighters from Aergo Capital, expanding its portfolio to over 55 freighter aircraft Go to aircargonews