Africa only represents 2% of global air cargo demand, a percentage it would like to increase. We spoke to some leading figures in African aviation to find out how the market is developing.
Chapman Freeborn has completed the restructuring of its European cargo division with new appointments and growth in industry verticals.
Swiss Airtainer has completed the first 50 commercial shipments of high-value life science products using its RKN temperature-controlled container.
NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network has expanded its airline portfolio by partnering with Oman Air Cargo.
ECS Group is integrating CargoCoPilot API from CargoAi into its operations to digitalise the handling of rate requests and quotations.
Challenge Group has ordered two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, making it the first European operator of this aircraft type.
The BelugaXL has completed its first flight of the year to Munich Airport to transport Airbus A350 fuselage sections.
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has expanded its presence in the Americas with flights to Sao Paulo and Toronto.
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held its 2024 Freight Service Awards, hosted by James Cracknell OBE.
Norway has opened a new link to China with services between Oslo and Ezhou operated by SF Airlines.
Qatar Airways Cargo has joined the Unisys Cargo Portal Services (CPS) platform, increasing capacity visibility to freight forwarders.
Emirates SkyCargo is wet-leasing two additional Boeing 747Fs to meet rising global cargo demand.