IATA extends partnership with UNCTAD

IATA and UNCTAD have extended their partnership to facilitate global trade and will be focusing on managing e-commerce shipments more efficiently.

BIFA to launch Customs declaration training course

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) will launch an online training course to help members to use the UK’s new Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Amazon opens $1.5bn CVG air hub

Amazon has started operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) after four years of planning and construction.

Airlines react to flat air cargo demand after slack season

Global airlines managed the traditional ‘slack summer season’ for air cargo space in July by tweaking capacity levels to address flat demand during the month versus pre-Covid levels.

Cargo revenue stays strong at Cathay Pacific

Cargo revenue at Cathay Pacific was strong considering the circumstances, the airline has reported in its first half results for 2021.

Qatar looks to direct data implementation

Qatar Airways Cargo and WiseTech Global have commenced the implementation of an extensive direct data connection between their global operating systems.

Etihad's cargo volumes exceed pre-Covid levels

Etihad Cargo’s cargo volumes is up 20% compared to 2019 and it has reclaimed 90% of its pre-pandemic levels.

DHL orders electric aircraft from Eviation

DHL Express has ordered 12 fully electric cargo aircraft from Eviation, with the first delivery expected in 2024.

Bluebird Nordic to expand fleet with 25 737-800s

Bluebird Nordic plans to substantially increase capacity by adding 25 Boeing 737-800s to its fleet by the end of 2024.

Nippon Express doubles footprint at Schiphol

Nippon Express (Nederland) has started operations at its Schiphol Airport Logistics Centre located near the airport.

More orders for Aeronautical Engineers

​Aeronautical Engineers has announced a follow-on contract with Aviation Holdings III Investments.

Virgin and Delta renew UK partnership with dnata

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have extended their partnership with dnata in the UK for another five years.