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China Airlines joins Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms Thousands of freight forwarders will from next week be able to acess China Airlines’ rates and capacity via Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms Go to aircargonews

US tariff reprieve for EU Supply chains were given another brief respite this week after the US government delayed a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports until 9 July Go to aircargonews

Ethiopian takes delivery of its last Boeing 777-200LR freighter Ethiopian Cargo has received its 12th Boeing 777-200LR production freighter as it continues to build its fleet Go to aircargonews

China Cargo Airlines begins Hefei-Liege route China Cargo Airlines has launched a scheduled service between Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in China and Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium Go to aircargonews

Ethiopian takes delivery of its last Boeing 777-200LR freighter Ethiopian Cargo has received its 12th Boeing 777-200LR production freighter as it continues to build its fleet Go to aircargonews

Mountain Air Cargo acquires MRO US express carrier Mountain Air Cargo has acquired Royal Aircraft Services to strengthen its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services Go to aircargonews

My Freighter signs interline agreement with Icelandair Cargo My Freighter has signed an interline agreement with Icelandair Cargo to open up new opportunities for cargo transportation between Central Asia, Europe and North America Go to aircargonews

Trump threatens EU and Apple with trade tariffs US president Donald Trump is taking aim at the European Union (EU) and tech firm Apple in his latest round of tariff threats Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo enhances temperature-controlled services Lufthansa Cargo has made four improvements to its temperature-controlled products in an effort to enhance transport quality and process stability Go to aircargonews

One week left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards! There is now only one week remaining to submit entries for the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards, with entries closing at 5pm BST on 30 May Go to aircargonews

My Freighter signs interline agreement with Icelandair Cargo My Freighter has signed an interline agreement with Icelandair Cargo to open up new opportunities for cargo transportation between Central Asia, Europe and North America Go to aircargonews

Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment Air India’s cargo division has carried out its first-ever airport-to-door international delivery of a critical pharma shipment Go to aircargonews

Hellmann appoints VP of airfreight for west Europe Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Robert Bartels as vice president of airfreight, west Europe as the company looks to strengthen its airfreight offering Go to aircargonews

Express handler CFL highlights UK-India trade deal benefits Heathrow Airport’s onsite express handler, CFL, has highlighted the opportunities for air cargo following the UK’s recent trade deal with India Go to aircargonews

Cargojet adds converted 767F Canadian freighter airline Cargojet has added a Boeing 767-300ER freighter to its operations to join its growing fleet of over 40 aircraft Go to aircargonews

Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment Air India’s cargo division has carried out its first-ever airport-to-door international delivery of a critical pharma shipment Go to aircargonews

4RCargo appoints Hungary sales manager Warsaw-headquartered GSSA 4RCargo has appointed Ildikó Darányi as sales manager for its operations in Hungary Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China Cathay Cargo has seen reduced air cargo demand from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in May following the US introduction of tariffs Go to aircargonews

MBS Logistics expands in Switzerland with Gerhard Wegmüller deal MBS Logistics has acquired Gerhard Wegmüller as it looks to expand in the Swiss pharma and aerospace markets Go to aircargonews

Kales becomes first GSSA to gain IATA CEIV Pharma Kales Airline Services claims to have become the first GSSA to achieve the IATA CEIV Pharma Certification Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China Cathay Cargo has seen reduced air cargo demand from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in May following the US introduction of tariffs Go to aircargonews

E-commerce and exports lift Bournemouth’s Cargo First Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling business saw its cargo volumes rapidly increase over the last fiscal year, thanks to rising e-commerce and exports Go to aircargonews

Booking portal provider Freightos confident on outlook despite tariffs Freightos is positive on its outlook for the coming year despite the impact of tariffs on the cargo market Go to aircargonews

Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home Cargolux has offered to fly two rescue bears to the UK where they will live in an animal sanctuary on the country’s south coast Go to aircargonews

Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign SAF deal Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history Go to aircargonews

Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home Cargolux has offered to fly two rescue bears to the UK where they will live in an animal sanctuary on the country’s south coast Go to aircargonews

PLAY selects ECS subsidiaries for GSSA deals in France and Denmark Fledgling low-cost carrier PLAY has selected ECS Group subsidiaries Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA to provide sales agency services for France and Denmark Go to aircargonews

Global GSA’s Mondial becomes GSA for Coyne across Germany Global GSA Group subsidiary Mondial Airline Services has won a GSA tender to represent Coyne Airways across Germany Go to aircargonews

De minimis exemption change hits China-US air cargo demand Air cargo demand between China and the US fell in the first full week of the end of the de minimis exemption for packages transported to the North American country Go to aircargonews

Challenge has plans for up to 10 777-300 converted freighters Challenge Group has launched its Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion programme and said there could be up to 10 of the conversion type within the next five years Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo sees revenues take off in FY2025 Qatar Cargo recorded a double-digit improvement in cargo revenues during the 2024/25 fiscal year, while there was a smaller increase in cargo carried Go to aircargonews

Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case The last of 10 defendants charged in an alleged scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo has been handed a two-year prison sentence Go to aircargonews

Transpacific air cargo capacity continues to recover but still lags last year Widebody freighter capacity operating on the transpacific trade lane has continued to recover over the past week but still lags behind the levels reported a year ago Go to aircargonews

Management changes at Lufhansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Frank Bauer as its new chief operating officer, while Gregor Schleussner will replace him as in his current role of chief financial officer Go to aircargonews

Singapore cargo revenue climbs but yields down Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s cargo revenue increased in the 2024/25 financial year, but increased competion saw yields drop Go to aircargonews

Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case The last of 10 defendants charged in an alleged scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo has been handed a two-year prison sentence Go to aircargonews

Ware joins Mark 3 International Express parcel and freight logistics specialist Mark 3 International has appointed Matthew Ware as its new chief executive Go to aircargonews

SATS to make S$100m investment in Changi cargo facilities SATS will invest more than S$100m to develop its cargo infrastructure at Changi Airport as part of a wider project to upgrade its ground operations Go to aircargonews

Kuehne+Nagel partners with 14 airlines on emissions reduction Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has launched a sustainability programme that aims to further develop its sustainability partnerships with airlines Go to aircargonews

dnata prepares to open animal handling centre at Schiphol Global air and travel services provider dnata will open a dedicated animal handling centre at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) this summer Go to aircargonews

CMA CGM Air Cargo signs up to IATA emissions calculator CMA CGM Air Cargo has signed up to the IATA CO₂ Connect emissions calculator to offer more accurate visibility on the carbon footprint of flights and shipments Go to aircargonews

UK’s East Midlands Airport wins more China cargo flights Atlas Air has launched regular freighter flights between China and East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK Go to aircargonews

Airforwarder Association calls for tariff freeze The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has said the mass implementation of tariffs has caused instability and hit the forwarding industry Go to aircargonews

Rate index launches spot indices in response to market volatility Derivatives marketplace, the Baltic Exchange, is expanding its air cargo data sets to include sport market pricing as it responds to ongoing volatility in the industry Go to aircargonews

Volga-Dnepr hits out over AN-124 “pirate hijacking” Volga-Dnepr has labelled alleged attempts by the Canadian government to seize a stranded AN-124 at Toronto Pearson Airport a “pirate hijacking” Go to aircargonews

Volga-Dnepr hits out over AN-124 “pirate hijacking” Volga-Dnepr has labelled alleged attempts by the Canadian government to seize a stranded AN-124 at Toronto Pearson Airport a “pirate hijacking” Go to aircargonews

Etihad Cargo announces new European regional structure Etihad Cargo has restructured its European commercial team into five areas with the aim of strengthening business across key markets Go to aircargonews

AirBaltic selects Aircargonet for German GSSA services AirBaltic has awarded Aircargonet International a contract to provide GSSA services in the German market Go to aircargonews

Maastricht appoints De Mieter in cargo sales Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Pascale De Mieter as cargo sales executive Go to aircargonews

Etihad Cargo announces new European regional structure Etihad Cargo has restructured its European commercial team into five areas with the aim of strengthening business across key markets Go to aircargonews

Two weeks left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards! Calling all air cargo companies! There are now just two weeks left to submit entries for the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards Go to aircargonews

EFW delivers first of 30 A330P2Fs to ATSG Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has delivered its first Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft to Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) Go to aircargonews

Turkish partners with Atlas on 747F flights Atlas Air will from this month fly a Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Turkish Cargo to key destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo partners with Virgin Australia Qatar Cargo has formed a partnership with Virgin Australia to expand its presence between the Middle East and Australia Go to aircargonews

SAL joins Cargo iQ Saudi Arabian logistics and supply chain service provider SAL has become a member of air cargo industry quality standards group Cargo iQ Go to aircargonews

Turkish partners with Atlas on 747F flights Atlas Air will from this month fly a Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Turkish Cargo to key destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas Go to aircargonews

Kuehne+Nagel expands at Liege Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) will expand its operations at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium, supported by Atlas Air Worldwide Go to aircargonews

Avianca sees flower volumes bloom to record levels Avianca Cargo has reported a 15% increase in flower volumes transported for the Mother’s Day 2025 season Go to aircargonews

China air cargo capacity and demand continue to plummet Air cargo capacity on the transpacific has tumbled over the last week as airlines contend with declining volumes Go to aircargonews

Ukrainian justice minister seeks transfer of seized Volga-Dnepr An-124 Ukrainian justice minister believes Canadian efforts to confiscate a Volga-Dnepr Antonov An-124-150 will result in the heavy transport aircraft being transferred Go to aircargonews

China air cargo capacity and demand continue to plummet Air cargo capacity on the transpacific has tumbled over the last week as airlines contend with declining volumes Go to aircargonews

Awesome Cargo starts Mexico-China perishables flights Mexican cargo airline Awesome Cargo has partnered with US freight forwarder ARC Global Logistics to launch a new air cargo route from Mexico to China Go to aircargonews

Freight rates take a tumble as China de minimis cancellation kicks in Freight rates have been declining in recent weeks as US tariffs on goods from China and an end to the de minimis exemption for goods from the country kick in Go to aircargonews

Thai Airways and KMC sign MoU for 777P2Fs in Thailand Thai Airways International and Kansas Modification Center (KMC) have signed an MoU to start a Boeing 777-300ER passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme Go to aircargonews

Emirates and dnata see cargo volumes and revenues take off in 24/25 Emirates SkyCargo reported improvements in both cargo volumes and revenues in its last financial year as further freighter capacity was added Go to aircargonews

Awesome Cargo starts Mexico-China perishables flights Mexican cargo airline Awesome Cargo has partnered with US freight forwarder ARC Global Logistics to launch a new air cargo route from Mexico to China Go to aircargonews

Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign MoU Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Cargo to explore how to further collaborate in air cargo operations Go to aircargonews

Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaching! There is now less than a month left to enter the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards! Go to aircargonews

Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight The Challenge Group has expanded its presence in the Indian market with a new freighter flight to Bengaluru Go to aircargonews

Global GSA appoints Saray as chief executive Global GSA Group (GGG) has appointed Aytekin Saray as its new chief executive as the company looks to continue to roll out its digital services Go to aircargonews

Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight The Challenge Group has expanded its presence in the Indian market with a new freighter flight to Bengaluru Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo adds more 777Fs Emirates SkyCargo has taken delivery of two new 777Fs as part of previously announced orders to grow its air cargo capacity Go to aircargonews

My Freighter adds eighth cargo aircraft My Freighter has added an eighth freighter to its fleet as it continues to expand its international operations Go to aircargonews

Elias appointed chief executive of Avianca Cargo Diogo Elias has been appointed chief executive of Avianca Cargo after serving as senior vice president of the airline’s cargo division since 2023 Go to aircargonews

Xeneta: Air cargo rate growth narrows and the market outlook is daunting Air cargo freight rate improvements continued to narrow in April amid weakening demand, geopolitical tariff tensions and a drop in jet fuel prices Go to aircargonews

Air cargo braces as US ends China’s de minimis exemption The US de minimis exemption for packages from China and Hong Kong ends today, with air cargo waiting to see how much of an impact it will have on the market Go to aircargonews

Teleport and GTR team up on new air cargo terminal in Malaysia Teleport has teamed up with GTR to open a new air cargo terminal in Malaysia as it aims to improve ground handling and processing infrastructure Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo signs up Mammoth 777 conversions as test flight takes place Qatar Airways Cargo will be the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters’ Boeing 777-200 conversion programme after signing up for five of the model Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo signs up Mammoth 777 conversions as test flight takes place Qatar Airways Cargo will be the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters’ Boeing 777-200 conversion programme after signing up for five of the model Go to aircargonews

DHL expects Q4 airfreight peak, but admits competition is a concern DHL is still expecting the traditional fourth quarter peak for air cargo, despite geopolitical uncertainties around trade, but has admitted market competition is a concern Go to aircargonews

Seafrigo looks to capitalise on perishable demand with Chile expansion Cool chain forwarding specialist Seafrigo is opening new offices in Chile as part of efforts to expand in Latin America Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo switches freighter flight from Wellcamp to Brisbane Hong Kong-based Cathay Cargo is reconfiguring its Australian freighter operations as part of efforts to “streamline operations” Go to aircargonews

Emirates and Philippine Airlines explore enhanced cargo partnership Emirates and Philippine Airlines are considering expanding their existing cargo partnership to boost airfreight business Go to aircargonews

DHL expects Q4 airfreight peak, but admits competition is a concern DHL is still expecting the traditional fourth quarter peak for air cargo, despite geopolitical uncertainties around trade, but has admitted market competition is a concern Go to aircargonews

BIFA forms new body to advise on Heathrow’s cargo redevelopment BIFA has launched a cargo community advisory body to focus on the impact of the planned redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport Go to aircargonews

TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new freighter route from Luanda in Angola to Nairobi in Kenya in a bid to capitalise on demand for flowers Go to aircargonews

DHL airfreight volumes drop in Q1 First quarter 2025 airfreight volumes dropped 3% year on year at DHL, although airfreight business remained “relatively stable”, according to the company Go to aircargonews

Positive first quarter for Air France KLM Cargo The Air France KLM (AFKLM) Group’s cargo business saw revenue, volumes, load factor and yields improve in the first quarter of the year Go to aircargonews

TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new freighter route from Luanda in Angola to Nairobi in Kenya in a bid to capitalise on demand for flowers Go to aircargonews

IATA: A record March for air cargo due to front loading Air cargo demand returned to growth in March as companies moved goods ahead of the expected implementation of tariffs by the US Go to aircargonews

UPS to axe 20,000 jobs following reduction in Amazon business Express giant UPS has announced it will cut around 20,000 jobs largely as a result of its decision to reduce its business with e-commerce platform Amazon Go to aircargonews

Hong Kong-based U-Freight stays positive on e-commerce despite de minimis change U-Freight is positive on the outlook for e-commerce despite the US ending the de minimis exemption for parcels from Hong Kong and China Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo revenue up 21% in Q1 2025 Lufthansa Cargo’s revenue increased 21% in the first quarter of 2025 to to €834m, aided by e-commerce business from Asia and overall robust market demand Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo revenue up 21% in Q1 2025 Lufthansa Cargo’s revenue increased 21% in the first quarter of 2025 to to €834m, aided by e-commerce business from Asia and overall robust market demand Go to aircargonews

DHL Express restarts high value US parcel shipments DHL Express has restarted the shipment of high-value parcels to the US after the government restarted the expedited clearance of packages worth more than $800 Go to aircargonews

WFS and Cathay Cargo sign US cargo handling contracts WFS has signed long-term cargo handling contracts with Cathay Cargo for operations at PDX and DFW airports in the US Go to aircargonews

UPS looks to continue healthcare expansion with Andlauer takeover UPS has continued its expansion in the healthcare logistics sector through the acquisition of North America-based Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG) Go to aircargonews

Delta and LATAM to boost cargo business with JV expansion Delta and LATAM have agreed to add Argentina to their JV in a move that is expected to  boost air cargo transport between the US, Canada and Argentina Go to aircargonews

Delta and LATAM to boost cargo business with JV expansion Delta and LATAM have agreed to add Argentina to their JV in a move that is expected to  boost air cargo transport between the US, Canada and Argentina Go to aircargonews

EFW and Confity Capital sign multi A330P2F agreement EFW has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners for multiple Airbus widebody A330 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft Go to aircargonews