The explosion in e-commerce volumes is changing the air cargo market. While many long-established airports have robust cargo facilities that leverage various technologies, including powered roller beds to safeguard both cargo and workers, the same cannot always be said of the smaller airports gearin...

The UK’s leading freight association has warned air cargo operators and logistics firms to tighten due diligence procedures amid growing concerns about fraud within the supply chain. In a statement, senior policy and compliance adviser Robert Windsor of the British International Freight Associati...

Pharmaceutical air cargo operators are being urged to strengthen cold chain protection as extreme weather events become more frequent and unpredictable. Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) said recent icy conditions in Europe highlight a wider climate challenge for the global transport of temperature-sen...

The United States and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce following talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea — a move expected to have significant implications for air cargo and global supply chains. Under the deal, the U.S. will c...

Air cargo volumes from Hong Kong and mainland China to Europe have surged following disruption caused by super-typhoon Ragasa, according to the latest data from WorldACD. Shipments from Hong Kong to Europe jumped by 29% in the week ending 5 October, recovering from a 19% drop the previous week when...

A redesigned collapsible horse stall has been launched by VRR for the air cargo market, promising greater comfort, safety and efficiency in transporting horses by air. The latest version of the HML/HMR stall is lighter than previous models while retaining its strength and space, helping to reduce f...

While much of the attention around air taxis has focused on passenger use, analysts say the technology could also have a major impact on the air cargo and logistics sector, particularly in express delivery. According to Research and Markets, the global air taxi market – worth $1.32bn in 2024 â€...

The role of narrowbody freighter in the air cargo industry has progressed quickly in recent years, largely due to the introduction of new-generation freighters tailored to meet current logistics demands. Certain aircraft, like the Boeing B737-800 and Airbus A321-200, have been introduced with mor...

Baltic Exchange has expanded its benchmarking data in the air freight sector with the launch of the Baltic Air Freight Spot Indices, developed in partnership with leading air cargo pricing specialists TAC Index. The new daily BAI Spot Indices, set to enter a public trial phase on 1 July 2025, pro...

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce the formation of the independent jury for its first-ever Inspirational Leader Award, which is now officially open for nominations. This distinguished award recognizes exceptional individuals who have demonstrated inspirational lea...

Brussels Airport has reported a strong performance in cargo traffic for March 2025, with total cargo volumes increasing by 5.7% year-on-year to reach 68,427 tonnes. The growth was led by a 7.1% rise in flown cargo volumes, which totalled 58,105 tonnes. While the full-freight segment saw a 4.7%...

As the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium, dnata is spotlighting three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding US$110mn. New developments in The Netherlands, UAE and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata’s carg...

E-commerce volumes, for so long the saviour of global air cargo demand, are today facing up to the ‘seismic shock’ of the United States’ ‘Liberation Day’ global tariffs announcement, while the general cargo market is also revaluating its future as shippers, forwarders, airlines, and consum...

Air cargo was a standout performer in 2024, growing 11.3% —outpacing passenger demand. E-commerce expansion and disruptions in sea shipping kept demand high, with yields 39% above 2019 levels. Looking ahead, 2025 is set for another 5.8% growth, but challenges loom: geopolitical uncertainty, inflat...

The global air cargo market started 2025 with lower-than-expected growth, recording a 2% year-on-year increase in January, significantly below the double-digit monthly gains seen throughout 2024. Despite this slowdown, industry analysts at Xeneta caution against premature fears of a trade war imp...