IATA: 2023 ends with surge in demand in December

Global air cargo demand experienced a year-end surge, ending the year just below 2022 levels, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Mark Drusch named Chief Officer Cargo of Qatar Airways Cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo has promoted Mark Drusch to the role of Chief Officer Cargo.

DHL Global Forwarding and Schneider Electric test multi-modal shipping

DHL Global Forwarding has partnered with Schneider Electric to launch an industry-first multi-modal shipping model using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Cathay Cargo Terminal digitalises import collections

Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first Hong Kong cargo terminal operator to provide end-to-end digitalised import collection with the launch of Electronic Shipment Release Forms (eSRF).

Etihad Cargo awarded IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries

Etihad Cargo has been awarded IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt), making it one of the few airlines to have the full suite of CEIV certificates.

HHS Aviation enters cargo handling market

HHS Aviation will extend its services by moving into cargo handling through its partnership with Delta Air Lines.

Neutral Air Partner picks Ralph van Eijk to lead GSSA network

Neutral Air Partner has named Ralph van Eijk as Head of GSSA Network and Airline Development.

Delta and LUG renew contracts in Frankfurt and Munich

Delta Air Lines has renewed its cargo handling partnership with LUG aircargo handling at Munich and Frankfurt airports until 2027.

WFS provides Finnair with cargo services in Paris

Finnair has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling services at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

ASM Board of Directors grows with three new members

Agency Sector Management (ASM) has welcomed David Baker, Stuart Campey and Dave Allen to its Board of Directors.

Mike Betson named President of Air Transport International

Mike Betson has been appointed President of Air Transport International (ATI) following the retirement of James O’Grady.

ULDs: Adjusting to market conditions

Cargo demand has fallen back to pre-pandemic levels and ULD providers are looking to 2024 as the year for normalisation.