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Emirates SkyCargo ramps up India freighter capacity
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (504+ words) Emirates SkyCargo has continued to increase its freighter capacity to India as it looks to capitalise on growing demand from the country. The carrier has recently added weekly freighter services to Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in addition to its existing…...
Air cargo e-commerce growth flatlines in July
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (494+ words) Air cargo e-commerce shipment volume growth flatlined in July as the European Union’s (EU) new small package import charge took effect. Speaking at this week’s EU cross-border e-commerce forum in Liege, Ryan Keyrouse, chief executive of consultant and data provider…...
China Eastern selects WFS after resuming Stockholm flights
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (411+ words) China Eastern has resumed flights to Stockholm after a six-year absence and has selected WFS to provide cargo handling services. The airline restarted flights between Shanghai Pudong and Arlanda in June, flying three times per week utilising Airbus A330 metal. In…...
Airbus secures eight A350 freighter orders from unnamed customer
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (526+ words) Airbus has secured eight orders for its soon-to-launch A350 freighter from an unnamed customer. The order for the eight freighters was secured on 31 August and was listed on the airframer’s orders and deliveries report for the month. In total, Airbus has…...
CH Robinson warns of Asia cargo capacity shortages
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (487+ words) CH Robinson has warned its customers to expect capacity shortages on certain lanes out of Asia in the second half of September. The forwarder said that quarter-end shipments, technology-related cargo, and a pre-holiday export push could “narrow departure options during…...
Airfreight rates remain firm in August despite summer lull
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (653+ words) Airfreight rates in August remained firm despite the air cargo market’s summer lull being in full swing. The latest Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) calculated by data firm TAC Index shows that overall rates were almost unchanged across the month, bucking…...
Ethiopian reportedly considering order for up to 10 Boeing freighters
1+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering purchasing up to 10 freighters from Boeing, including 777Fs and new generation 777-8Fs. According to Reuters two industry sources have stated Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal for the freighters, which are expected to include two 777Fs. Air Cargo…...
Air Cargo News Awards: Book your tables!
1+ week, 4+ day ago (215+ words) It is now just under two months until the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards take place, so make sure you don’t miss out and book your table today. Join us on Wednesday 21 October at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel to…...
UPS: changes at the top support new operating model
1+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) UPS has been shifting its focus of late, completing its Amazon volume “glide-down” and network reconfiguration initiatives in June 2026, to concentrate on accelerating profitable growth. A new operating model designed to better leverage its global network comes into effect today,…...
Partner: Transaid launches its 2026 Christmas appeal
1+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) International development organisation Transaid has launched its 2026 Christmas Appeal, inviting businesses and individuals to help create a brighter road ahead for communities across sub-Saharan Africa by supporting improved road safety and access to essential healthcare. The continued generosity of the…...