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.
Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved to a new facility in Cape Town close to the airport.
Qatar Airways Cargo has transported six lions to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg, in partnership with Animal Defenders International.
Alda and Ginny the leopards are enjoying their new lives at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa after an 8,000 mile flight from Europe.
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has flown two lions, who were rescued from difficult circumstances, to South Africa where they can start a new life in a specialised sanctuary.
Astral Aviation has entered global sales partnership agreements with Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation.
Air Charter Service (ACS) has flown 16 southern white rhinos to the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisting a project to reintroduce them in the country.
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.
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) plans to draft a best practice handling procedure for perishables based on trials tracking flowers from South Africa.
Air Belgium has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide handling services for its newly launched services to South Africa.