E commerce

Swissport expands e-commerce services with ViaEurope acquisition

Swissport has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an end-to-end e-commerce handling company with operations at five European airports.

SmartKargo joins TIACA as a trustee member

SmartKargo has joined The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) as a trustee member, providing its expertise on the e-commerce committee.

DHL Express prepares for peak season with €100m investment

DHL Express is investing over €100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter to cater for peak season demand.

Cathay Cargo adds piece level tracking to Cathay Courier

Cathay Cargo has added piece-level tracking for urgent small shipments booked through Cathay Courier.

Cainiao connects Xi'an and Liege with charter flights

Cainiao Group has connected Xi’an and Liege to provide capacity between China and Europe in time for the peak season.

Xeneta: Summer is the peak season's warm up act

Summer was the warm up act for the peak season with double-digit growth for demand and spot rates in August, according to Xeneta.

Prestwick appoints Colin Dai to strengthen Chinese business

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has appointed Colin Dai as Country Sales Director in China to strengthen connections with the Chinese e-commerce industry.

Express courier services: Sting in the tale

E-commerce is transforming international express courier services, writes Matthew Ware, CEO of CFL and Chairman of Aviation Services UK.

Lufthansa Cargo adds Shenzhen and Zhengzhou to freighter network

Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its Asian freighter network with flights to Shenzhen and Zhengzhou in China.

Xeneta: Double-digit growth a possibility for 2024

Air cargo demand has grown at double-digit rates for the sixth consecutive month and double-digit growth for the year is possible, according to data analysis by Xeneta.

Kerry and Menzies speed up e-commerce shipments in Macau

Kerry Logistics has signed an agreement with Menzies Aviation and Menzies Macau Airport Services to make customs clearance more efficient for e-commerce shipments.

Xeneta: Unexpected bonus for first quarter

Forwarders and airlines received an unexpected first quarter bonus due to buoyant e-commerce volumes and disrupted maritime services in the Red Sea, according to the latest weekly market data from...