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.
Swissport has opened a pet lounge at OR Tambo International Airport to look after unaccompanied pets.
Qatar Airways Cargo has transported six lions to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg, in partnership with Animal Defenders International.
Air Menzies International is investing in a new Johannesburg facility, which is scheduled to open in September this year.
New South African cargo airline Suid Cargo Airlines will start operations in the second quarter of 2023 with aircraft leased from Astral Aviation.
Air Belgium has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide handling services for its newly launched services to South Africa.
DSV has inaugurated its Gauteng HQ, centralising services at the largest integrated logistics centre in Africa.
Astral Aviation and Airlink Cargo South Africa have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity in Africa.