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Swissport extends air cargo services to Milan and targets further growth
Swissport extends air cargo services to Milan and targets further growth Swissport is strengthening its presence in Italy with the launch of cargo handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport Go to aircargonews
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DHL Global Forwarding opens new Frankfurt airfreight hub
DHL Global Forwarding opens new Frankfurt airfreight hub DHL Global Forwarding has officially opened its new airfreight hub at Frankfurt Airport, which consolidates its various sites at the airport Go to aircargonews
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My Freighter signs interline agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines
My Freighter signs interline agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines My Freighter has signed an interline agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh Go to aircargonews
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Premium / Analysis: DHL Group – the bear dance
Premium / Analysis: DHL Group – the bear dance Comment: It strengthens after dismal FedEx update Go to loadstar
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Comment / The Loadstar Leader: A phantom peak
Comment / The Loadstar Leader: A phantom peak Phantom pregnancy “can be caused by trauma, [and] a chemical imbalance of hormones”. Bear with us. “Contributing … Go to loadstar
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News / Pakistan authorities slash tariffs to bring traffic back to Port Qasim
News / Pakistan authorities slash tariffs to bring traffic back to Port Qasim Pakistan is making a noteworthy effort in its ocean trade aspirations, amid the lingering challenges … Go to loadstar
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News / US-Mexico connectivity push drives autonomous freight corridor project
News / US-Mexico connectivity push drives autonomous freight corridor project Concern about tariffs hitting flows between the US and Mexico is not slowing a push … Go to loadstar
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News / Avianca Cargo Mexico the latest in a wave of new airfreight partnerships
News / Avianca Cargo Mexico the latest in a wave of new airfreight partnerships In a period where freighters are searching the world for volumes, and the air cargo … Go to loadstar
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Mexico-US ocean market expands amid growing nearshoring interest
Mexico-US ocean market expands amid growing nearshoring interest A new service from Green Tide Logistics will connect Veracruz to Philadelphia in five to six days via truck and multi-purpose vessels capable of handling 1,200 to 1,700 TEUs. Go to journal of commerce
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Trans-Pacific sailing into slowdown; Asia-Europe outlook brightens: analysts
Trans-Pacific sailing into slowdown; Asia-Europe outlook brightens: analysts Peak shipping season began early on both trade lanes, but the advancing of US orders from China will hit trans-Pacific demand in the second half of the year. Go to journal of commerce
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Maersk launches AI customs tool to tackle rising regulatory chaos
Maersk launches AI customs tool to tackle rising regulatory chaos The digital solution will be available for US imports this week and is set to roll out globally in August. Go to journal of commerce
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Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports
Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports The surge, however brief, will nonetheless be a welcome boost in business for the ports after a lackluster May and early June. Go to journal of commerce
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FMC’s Sola to leave agency months after being elevated to chairman’s slot
FMC’s Sola to leave agency months after being elevated to chairman’s slot In a statement posted on the FMC’s website, Sola said his last day at the agency would be June 30 and did not give a reason for his departure. Go to journal of commerce
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Maersk is temporarily halting vessel calls at the Port of Haifa, Israel’s major port, amid the escalating conf… Go to asiacargonews
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The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced the restart of mega containership traffic at the waterway, one of the… Go to asiacargonews
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Cathay Pacific unveils AI-generated film: Flying Noah’s ark of the skies
Cathay Pacific unveils AI-generated film: Flying Noah’s ark of the skies June 24, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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DHL’s refugee workforce model offers air cargo policy blueprint
DHL’s refugee workforce model offers air cargo policy blueprint June 24, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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ACFI: India’s air cargo set to soar in 2025
ACFI: India’s air cargo set to soar in 2025 June 24, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Middle East airspace closures ripple through MENA–Asia trade lanes as ceasefire breaks down
Middle East airspace closures ripple through MENA–Asia trade lanes as ceasefire breaks down June 24, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Mike Reader MP to address UKWA Awards for Excellence lunch
Mike Reader MP to address UKWA Awards for Excellence lunch June 24, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Mark 3 International expands operations at JFK
Mark 3 International expands operations at JFK Logistics company Mark 3 International has expanded its warehousing capacity at New York JFK to better serve US import business and meet increasing demand Go to aircargonews
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CharterSync targets Ai enhancements following investment round
CharterSync targets Ai enhancements following investment round Cargo charter portal CharterSync will invest in developing its artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities following its latest investment round Go to aircargonews
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Emirates SkyCargo warns of payload constraints due to additional fuel uplift
Emirates SkyCargo warns of payload constraints due to additional fuel uplift Emirates SkyCargo has warned of potential payload constraints as a result of its aircraft taking on extra fuel due to the ongoing conflicts and geopolitical disruption being experienced in the Middle East Go to aircargonews
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SolitAir launches more cargo routes and leases freighters
SolitAir launches more cargo routes and leases freighters Dubai-headquartered cargo airline SolitAir has launched flights to Beirut and Kuwait and has and signed an agreement for the lease of two Boeing 737-800 freighters Go to aircargonews
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Emirates SkyCargo warns of payload constraints due to additional fuel uplift
Emirates SkyCargo warns of payload constraints due to additional fuel uplift Emirates SkyCargo has warned of potential payload constraints as a result of its aircraft taking on extra fuel due to the ongoing conflicts and geopolitical disruption being experienced in the Middle East Go to aircargonews
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Premium / Fred Smith – the man who made the impossible, possible
Premium / Fred Smith – the man who made the impossible, possible Comment: A bright legacy Go to loadstar
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Comment / The Loadstar Leader: Iran conflict tests airfreight flexibility to the max
Comment / The Loadstar Leader: Iran conflict tests airfreight flexibility to the max Everything changes on a dime when it comes to the present chaos in the Middle … Go to loadstar
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News / US tariff threat sees Latin American fruit exporters on the hunt for fresh markets
News / US tariff threat sees Latin American fruit exporters on the hunt for fresh markets Global fruit supply chains are in flux. Surging output is one factor, tariffs are another. … Go to loadstar
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News / CMA CGM boosts its maritime footprint in India and eyes coastal trade
News / CMA CGM boosts its maritime footprint in India and eyes coastal trade CMA CGM continues to boost its Indian container trade profile as the trend for diversifying … Go to loadstar
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News / AI in logistics: your job’s safe – it’s the ‘next-gen’ skilled workforce
News / AI in logistics: your job’s safe – it’s the ‘next-gen’ skilled workforce AI is not coming for your job. But it is coming for unfilled roles – … Go to loadstar
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Rate dumping fears emerge as Chinese ro/ro operators eye European expansion
Rate dumping fears emerge as Chinese ro/ro operators eye European expansion Global vehicle carriers are set to feel the sting of a growing Chinese-operated ro/ro fleet amid a fight for international car cargoes. Go to journal of commerce
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Indian exporters face overweight box surcharges as carriers push scalability
Indian exporters face overweight box surcharges as carriers push scalability CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and Cosco are among mainliners charging add-ons on overweight containers. Go to journal of commerce
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CPKC acknowledges service woes to US regulators, vows remediation
CPKC acknowledges service woes to US regulators, vows remediation The railroad said the disruptions were the result of the switchover to a new operating system in early May, with the technology integration intended to unify old KCS systems into the CP network. Go to journal of commerce
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Port Houston implementing reefer dwell fees to encourage container flow
Port Houston implementing reefer dwell fees to encourage container flow The fees come as dwell times for refrigerated containers in Houston exceed a week and reefer volumes topped 10,000 TEUs for the first time in three years. Go to journal of commerce
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Qantas Freight is expanding its freighter operation in China with the announcement of a new freighter service from… Go to asiacargonews
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Jingdong Logistics (also known as JD Logistics) has launched JoyExpress, its self-operated B2C express delivery service… Go to asiacargonews
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The first ITA Airways flight carrying Lufthansa Cargo shipments on board has arrived in Rome, marking the… Go to asiacargonews
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MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has become the la… Go to asiacargonews
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DHL: Early peak season driven by tariff and capacity fluidity
DHL: Early peak season driven by tariff and capacity fluidity The 90-day pause in U.S.-China tariffs has triggered an early trans-Pacific peak season, according to the latest DHL… Go to asiacargonews
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RACCA mourns Fred Smith, FedEx founder
RACCA mourns Fred Smith, FedEx founder June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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ACS makes strategic management restructure of its Time Critical division
ACS makes strategic management restructure of its Time Critical division June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Saudia Cargo launches Saudia Cargo Global in partnership with TAM Group
Saudia Cargo launches Saudia Cargo Global in partnership with TAM Group June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Riyadh to Hong Kong
Riyadh to Hong Kong June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, dies at 80 — visionary journey ends solemnly
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, dies at 80 — visionary journey ends solemnly June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Airlines cancel and re-route flights as Middle East conflict escalates
Airlines cancel and re-route flights as Middle East conflict escalates Airlines cancelled more flights to the Middle East over the weekend and are continuing to divert around much of the region following US strikes on Iran Go to aircargonews
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Saudia Cargo targets China business through TAM JV
Saudia Cargo targets China business through TAM JV Saudia Cargo has announced a joint venture (JV) agreement with Hong Kong-headquartered GSSA TAM Group to establish a ”Saudia Cargo Global” entity Go to aircargonews
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FedEx founder Frederick Smith dies
FedEx founder Frederick Smith dies Federal Express founder and air cargo industry innovator Frederick Wallace Smith has died at the age of 80 Go to aircargonews
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News / DSV: tales from the inside with CEO Lund under fire for ‘brutal’ management style
News / DSV: tales from the inside with CEO Lund under fire for ‘brutal’ management style DSV shareholders have expressed concern over the reported management style of CEO Jens Lund, while … Go to loadstar
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Comment / The Loadstar leader: Farewell FedEx’s Fred Smith, who blazed a trail for so many
Comment / The Loadstar leader: Farewell FedEx’s Fred Smith, who blazed a trail for so many FedEx’s Fred Smith was testament to how logistics is a rich and fertile land for … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Frozen: the long odds of Arctic shipping routes
Premium / Frozen: the long odds of Arctic shipping routes Comment: Putting the brakes on the icebreakers Go to loadstar
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News / More narrowbodies in airline fleets may mean opportunities for freighters
News / More narrowbodies in airline fleets may mean opportunities for freighters Narrowbody aircraft are on the advance in the transatlantic market. And their proliferation may open … Go to loadstar
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Premium / OceanX: The views from the peak are breathtaking…
Premium / OceanX: The views from the peak are breathtaking… Comment: …unfortunately they are mostly downwards Go to loadstar
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Carriers ‘stand ready’ to cut Persian Gulf calls as security threat escalates
Carriers ‘stand ready’ to cut Persian Gulf calls as security threat escalates Iran has yet to make good on its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, but nervous carriers are preparing contingency plans as the region moves onto a war footing. Go to journal of commerce
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Ocean carriers flex tonnage control, but overcapacity is mounting
Ocean carriers flex tonnage control, but overcapacity is mounting Internal and external forces in the first half of 2025 mitigated container vessel overcapacity, but steep challenges lie ahead, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Go to journal of commerce
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Why pharma logistics is entering a new phase
Why pharma logistics is entering a new phase June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Growth, Complexity and Innovation
Growth, Complexity and Innovation June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Innovation Drives Efficiency Gains
Innovation Drives Efficiency Gains June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Redrawing the trade map
Redrawing the trade map June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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air cargo and logistics in Southeast Asia
air cargo and logistics in Southeast Asia June 23, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80
Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80 From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth. Go to journal of commerce
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SkyForge turns strategy into cargo execution
SkyForge turns strategy into cargo execution June 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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BGS announces strategic partnership with AEGEAN at Vilnius International Airport
BGS announces strategic partnership with AEGEAN at Vilnius International Airport June 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Cathay Cargo benefits from demand surge due to tariff pause
Cathay Cargo benefits from demand surge due to tariff pause Cathay Cargo saw its cargo volumes increase in May as the US and China paused their tariff war and additional capacity boosted performance Go to aircargonews
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Air India reduces 777 and 787 flights
Air India reduces 777 and 787 flights Air India is reducing the number of flights it operates with its Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft in order to carry out extra safety checks Go to aircargonews
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Air Charter Service makes time critical promotions
Air Charter Service makes time critical promotions Charter firm Air Charter Service (ACS) has made two promotions to its time-critical team following volume growth over the past six months Go to aircargonews
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Cathay Cargo benefits from demand surge due to tariff pause
Cathay Cargo benefits from demand surge due to tariff pause Cathay Cargo saw its cargo volumes increase in May as the US and China paused their tariff war and additional capacity boosted performance Go to aircargonews
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WFS targets pharma and perishables with new Lyon terminal
WFS targets pharma and perishables with new Lyon terminal WFS is taking a 20-year lease on a new air cargo terminal at Lyon Airport Saint Exupéry in France to help meet pharma and perishables air cargo demand Go to aircargonews
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News / Middle East airfreight capacity plummets as carriers suspend services
News / Middle East airfreight capacity plummets as carriers suspend services Airfreight capacity in the Middle East has plummeted since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel … Go to loadstar
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News / Production decline leaves European automotive LSPs with eroding margins
News / Production decline leaves European automotive LSPs with eroding margins European automotive logistics services providers will take some comfort in forecasts of a moderate rebound … Go to loadstar
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 25 | TOC Europe, Multimodal and M&A updates
News in Brief Podcast | Week 25 | TOC Europe, Multimodal and M&A updates In this early episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte … Go to loadstar
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Premium / EXCLUSIVE: WiseWhite & Sons – E2open deal, Schenker rollout, pipeline & debt
Premium / EXCLUSIVE: WiseWhite & Sons – E2open deal, Schenker rollout, pipeline & debt Comment: Big is beautiful, ‘the deal of a lifetime’ Go to loadstar
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Comment / Green, hushed, and washed – why companies are quieter on climate control
Comment / Green, hushed, and washed – why companies are quieter on climate control Last week, a new rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to tackle … Go to loadstar
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Cosco boosts feeder reach under pair of deals with X-Press
Cosco boosts feeder reach under pair of deals with X-Press Consultancy MDS Transmodal said the two companies will have just under half of the almost 176,700 TEU in feeder ship capacity deployed in Europe and the Mediterranean. Go to journal of commerce
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India-US liners attempt hefty peak season rate hikes despite trade volatility
India-US liners attempt hefty peak season rate hikes despite trade volatility But sources do not think carriers will have an opportunity to net full recovery of the proposed amounts in the current market environment unless strategic capacity cuts occur. Go to journal of commerce
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Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters
Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters With little relief forthcoming, cargo owners need to build delays into their shipping plans as port and ship capacity remain tight, speakers at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition’s annual meeting said. Go to journal of commerce
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The Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA), one of North America’s busiest cargo ports, saw volumes decline for the f… Go to asiacargonews
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DHL Group (DHL) has announced plans to invest more than EUR 500 million (approximately US$578 million) in the Middle… Go to asiacargonews
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MPA, NYK Group expand autonomous ship trials
MPA, NYK Group expand autonomous ship trials The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI, an… Go to asiacargonews
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PSA International (PSA) announced that it entered a five-year strategic partnership with the Global Centre for Maritime… Go to asiacargonews
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Lödige Industries in Asia expands presence with new South Korea branch office
Lödige Industries in Asia expands presence with new South Korea branch office Lödige Asia Limited has announced the opening of its new branch office in Seoul, the capital of South Korea… Go to asiacargonews
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iGA Istanbul Airport takes the lead in global hub air connectivity
iGA Istanbul Airport takes the lead in global hub air connectivity June 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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WFS to open major pharma-ready cargo terminal at Lyon in 2026
WFS to open major pharma-ready cargo terminal at Lyon in 2026 June 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Airhub Aviation signs contract with Airbus
Airhub Aviation signs contract with Airbus June 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Breaking barriers and driving change
Breaking barriers and driving change June 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Sustainability and e-commerce transformation take centre stage as Multimodal 2025 enter second day
Sustainability and e-commerce transformation take centre stage as Multimodal 2025 enter second day June 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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The bottom line: is a trawling ban the answer for MPAs?
The bottom line: is a trawling ban the answer for MPAs? by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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Air cargo sees India’s smartphone volumes takeoff
Air cargo sees India’s smartphone volumes takeoff Exports of smartphones from India to the US via airfreight have grown rapidly since the start of the year, while volumes from China have been trending downwards Go to aircargonews
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Saudia Cargo signs two global logistics partnership agreements
Saudia Cargo signs two global logistics partnership agreements Saudia Cargo has signed global logistics partnership agreements with Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Air Logistics Europe Go to aircargonews
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News / Blow to cargo exports as Air India reduces long-haul services
News / Blow to cargo exports as Air India reduces long-haul services Air cargo capacity out of India is expected to tighten, possibly leading to rate increases, … Go to loadstar
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News / Forwarders fear for margins amid volatility and strategy uncertainty
News / Forwarders fear for margins amid volatility and strategy uncertainty Forwarders are divided about how 2025 will pan out financially, with the lack of visibility … Go to loadstar
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News / Secondary box trades take centre stage, with global volume growth set to wane
News / Secondary box trades take centre stage, with global volume growth set to wane Delegates at this week’s TOC Europe Container Supply Chain 2025 event in Rotterdam were told … Go to loadstar
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News / ‘Electronic war’, fake news and insurance costs weigh heavy in Red Sea
News / ‘Electronic war’, fake news and insurance costs weigh heavy in Red Sea Insurance, as well as security, cost is the biggest deciding factor in Suez Canal/Red Sea … Go to loadstar
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Premium / US road freight recession persists – how to play it in LTL
Premium / US road freight recession persists – how to play it in LTL Comment: Poised… Go to loadstar
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Trans-Pacific spot rates falling as tariff-linked demand surge loses steam
Trans-Pacific spot rates falling as tariff-linked demand surge loses steam A more than 30% one-week drop in rates from Asia to the US West Coast is showing that the import rush sparked by the temporary pause in higher US tariffs will apparently be short-lived. Go to journal of commerce
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Months of congestion ahead for North Europe ports: Antwerp-Bruges
Months of congestion ahead for North Europe ports: Antwerp-Bruges Strong demand for much of the year has kept North European ports under pressure, slowing attempts to ease the bottlenecks. Go to journal of commerce
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ZeroAvia and Loganair sign agreement on zero-emission flights
ZeroAvia and Loganair sign agreement on zero-emission flights June 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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10,000 mammals and counting: inside Brussels Airport’s live animal hub
10,000 mammals and counting: inside Brussels Airport’s live animal hub June 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Swiss WorldCargo moves claims process online in digital upgrade
Swiss WorldCargo moves claims process online in digital upgrade June 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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AI technology joins the supply chain as industry leaders kick off Multimodal 2025
AI technology joins the supply chain as industry leaders kick off Multimodal 2025 June 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Driving Excellence in Air Cargo and Passenger Ramp Services
Driving Excellence in Air Cargo and Passenger Ramp Services June 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek