India Emerges as a Global E-Commerce Fulfilment Hub
India is rapidly transforming from a manufacturing sourcing base into a global e‑commerce fulfilment hub. Grade A warehousing, expanded airport cargo capacity and multimodal corridors are enabling higher outbound parcel volumes to North America, Europe and the Middle East. Logistics operators are accelerating automation, AI‑driven demand forecasting and digital customs platforms to handle the surge. Government‑backed infrastructure upgrades and digital payment systems are further reducing friction for cross‑border trade.
Automated Air Cargo Tracking: A Competitive Differentiator in 2026
Global air freight is set to expand from $169.5 billion in 2026 to $225.3 billion by 2031, driven by surging cross‑border e‑commerce, pharmaceutical cold‑chain needs, and high‑tech component demand. Freight forwarders are turning to automated tracking platforms that fuse airline and forwarder...
A 67-Million-Year Cargo Story Takes Flight
Lufthansa Cargo transported two Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons—Rocky, the only known juvenile specimen, and Regina, an adult female—from Munich to Beijing in April for a temporary exhibition. The shipment attracted on‑site attention at Munich Airport, where crews examined a replica skull...
Report Alleges Ongoing Suffering in Horse Trade
A new Animal Justice report shows that horses exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter continue to suffer deaths, collapses, injuries and illness despite regulatory assurances. Data from September 2024‑September 2025 reveal at least nine deaths, 29 mid‑flight...
Dubai-Oman Green Corridor Emerges as New Resilience Artery
The February 2026 US‑Israel strikes on Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, slashing global air‑cargo capacity by roughly 16‑22% and exposing a critical logistics bottleneck. In response, the UAE and Oman launched the Dubai‑Oman Green Corridor, a fast‑tracked multimodal route...
Raising the Bar for Animal Welfare Standards
The International Air Transport Association has released its 2026 update to the Live Animals Regulations, tightening standards for staff competency, documentation, and container performance. Airlines, ground handlers and forwarders must now certify formal training, use higher‑specification cages, and follow stricter...
Responsible Animal Transport Is No Longer a Niche Capability
The Animal Transportation Association’s 52nd Annual Conference in Halifax brought airlines, forwarders, regulators and specialist logistics providers together to discuss the growing scrutiny of live‑animal cargo. Attendees focused on animal welfare, biosecurity, regulatory harmonisation and digital health documentation as the...
Technology and the Human Touch
Air cargo operators are increasingly adopting AI and automation to improve planning, visibility, and speed, yet they stress that seasoned personnel remain indispensable for handling the unique variables of each shipment. The article highlights that General Sales Agents (GSAs) leverage...
Inside Live Animal Logistics
Air Canada Cargo reported a strong uptick in live‑animal transportation over the past year, fueled by expanded partnerships with specialist agents and rising demand for pet travel and niche shipments such as livestock and marine animals. Complex moves—including sea lions...
Calmer Skies for Canada
Northern and Western Canada’s airfreight market has steadied in 2026, with capacity now more closely aligned to post‑pandemic demand. Operators, however, remain vigilant about geopolitical risks that could disrupt supply chains. Buffalo Air Express highlights flexibility, charter options and customized...
Engine Maintenance Trends and Capacity Outlook: What Recent Industry Developments Reveal
Engine maintenance has shifted from a cost centre to a strategic constraint, with demand projected to outpace capacity by more than 17% before 2030. Airlines and lessors are locking in long‑term MRO slots through multi‑year agreements, while providers invest heavily...
Most Searched and Hardest to Find Aircraft Parts in April 2026
The aviation aftermarket is under sustained pressure as airlines push fleet utilisation while new‑delivery pipelines lag. Locatory.com’s April data shows CFM56 engine air‑management and fuel‑control components are the most searched, whereas low‑value hardware and regional aircraft parts rank among the...
Emirates SkyCargo Available on Pelicargo, Expanding Digital Presence in the US
Emirates SkyCargo has integrated its freight services with Pelicargo, a US‑focused digital air‑cargo marketplace, becoming the first Middle‑East carrier to offer API‑based instant bookings on the platform. The move expands Emirates’ digital footprint in North America, giving freight forwarders 24/7...
Avianca Cargo Moves 21,000 Tonnes During Peak Mother’s Day Flower Rush
Avianca Cargo reported a record Mother’s Day season, moving more than 21,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to the United States. The airline operated over 330 cargo flights, allocating 42% of its capacity to flower shipments and handling...
Aviator Advances Toward Carbon Neutrality with Fossil-Free Operations in Sweden
Aviator Airport Alliance has electrified 62% of its ground support equipment fleet and achieved fossil‑free operations at Stockholm Arlanda, Gothenburg Landvetter, and Malmö airports as of Dec. 1, 2025, using 100% renewable electricity and HVO100 fuel. The transition has already cut...
Lufthansa Cargo Introduces GlobeCross as Subsidiary for Cross-Border Logistics
Lufthansa Cargo announced the creation of GlobeCross GmbH, a wholly‑owned subsidiary formed by merging heyworld and CB Customs Broker. The new entity blends two decades of certified customs expertise with scalable digital eCommerce logistics. GlobeCross will serve as a single,...
Bringing Carbon Credits to Market
Airlines will face a steep shortfall of carbon credits under CORSIA, with only about 32 million tonnes available by early 2026 versus the 55.6 million tonnes needed in 2024 and a projected 146‑236 million tonnes demand through 2026. The gap widens as the...
Gergely Szorcsik of Zoetis Elected Chair of Pharma.Aero for 2026–2028
Pharma.Aero has appointed Gergely Szorcsik, Zoetis’ Director of Global Logistics Sourcing and Sustainability, as chair for the 2026‑2028 term, the first time a pharmaceutical manufacturer leads the group since its 2016 launch. The association now unites nearly 100 stakeholders across...
UK Freight Association Highlights Need for Stronger Cross-Sector Coordination to Tackle Vehicle Crime
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) warned that organised vehicle crime is becoming a sophisticated, cross‑border threat and that freight forwarders are often unwitting conduits for stolen vehicles. Speaking at RUSI’s Acquisitive Crime Conference, BIFA’s policy director called for tighter...
Alha Group and Alaska Airlines Partner for New Rome-Seattle Service
Alha Group has been named the official cargo handling partner for Alaska Airlines’ new daily Rome‑Seattle service, which began on April 28 using a Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner. The aircraft’s large belly capacity will carry high‑value exports such as aerospace components,...
Swissport Marks 30 Years with Record Growth and Cargo Expansion
Swissport celebrated its 30th anniversary by posting a record €3.9 billion (≈$4.3 billion) revenue in 2025, a 9.3% increase driven by double‑digit growth in cargo (10%) and a 22% surge in its Aspire hospitality brand. The company now operates at 312 airports...
Transport Logistic Shanghai 2026 to Debut China Railway Express Joint Pavilion
Transport Logistic Shanghai 2026 will debut a dedicated China Railway Express Joint Pavilion, created in partnership with China Railway Container Transport Corp (CRCT). The pavilion showcases an expanded rail‑freight ecosystem, featuring more than 20 rail operators, logistics firms, container manufacturers...
Silk Way West Airlines Celebrates 10 Years of Operations to Japan
Silk Way West Airlines marked a decade of service to Japan, celebrating its first flight in 2016 and expanding to Kansai and Narita airports. Over ten years the carrier logged roughly 1,300 flights and moved more than 145,000 tons of...
GEODIS to Enhance Its Pharmaceutical Logistics Capabilities
GEODIS is opening a temperature‑controlled, GDP‑compliant pharmaceutical warehouse near Manchester Airport, slated to start operations on June 1, 2026. The 2,000‑pallet facility offers controlled‑room, chilled, and potential frozen zones, plus returns areas and 24/7 temperature monitoring. Its location near the M6, M62...
Swissport Expands Cargo and Ground Handling Partnership with China Eastern in Melbourne
Swissport has launched comprehensive ground handling and cargo services for China Eastern Airlines at Melbourne International Airport, extending their Asia‑Pacific partnership. The deal covers passenger services, ramp handling, cargo operations, aircraft cleaning and specialised cold‑chain facilities. China Eastern operates up...
War-Driven Fuel Surge Sends Global Freight Costs Higher
Fuel prices are soaring worldwide as Brent crude hovers near $126 per barrel, its highest since February. In the United States diesel reached $1.45 per litre, a 42% jump since late February, while the European average climbed to about $2.20...
The GSA Paradox
General sales agents (GSAs) have long been the market‑building arm of air‑cargo carriers, creating demand and trust in regions where airlines lack a direct presence. As routes mature, airlines increasingly internalise sales to cut commission fees and capture customer data,...
Turkish Cargo Simplifies Air Cargo Processes with Its Renewed Corporate Website
Turkish Cargo, the air‑freight arm of Turkish Airlines, unveiled a revamped corporate website as part of its digital‑transformation agenda. The new platform consolidates pre‑booking, shipment planning, cargo tracking and equipment selection into a single, mobile‑friendly interface. An interactive world map...
New Feasibility Study Launches to Explore the Future of Driverless Autonomous Freight in Teesside
Cenex and the International Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation have entered the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies 2 competition with Project TACTIC, a six‑month study to build an investment‑ready business case for driverless freight between Teesport and Teesside...
60 Seconds with … Chris De Man
Chris de Man, director of Air Service at Halifax International Airport Authority, is steering the airport’s cargo strategy to complement passenger growth. He highlights Halifax’s emerging role as a gateway for Atlantic Canada’s high‑value seafood, especially lobster, while seeking to diversify...
Swissport Targets Cargo Growth Under Vision 2030 Strategy
Swissport is elevating air cargo to the centerpiece of its Vision 2030 plan, expanding its global warehouse network and investing in technology to boost capacity, even though passenger handling still generates the bulk of revenue. The carrier notes that air...
Who Controls the Cargo Value Chain?
Air cargo is more than airlines moving goods; freight forwarders now orchestrate the entire logistics network. Airlines still control aircraft capacity, schedules, and pricing, but forwarders coordinate multimodal routes, customs, and real‑time visibility. Their network scale and data‑driven tools give...
Ensuring Precision in Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Emirates SkyCargo is moving away from heavy, expensive active containers toward a systems‑led cold‑chain model that blends infrastructure, phase‑change materials, cool dollies and coordinated handling. The airline embeds temperature control into every step—from pallet build and hub selection to ground‑handling training—reducing...
Riyadh Air Builds a Gateway for Global Trade
Riyadh Air launched its cargo division in November 2025 with a measured, quality‑first rollout, emphasizing operational reliability over rapid scale. The airline partnered with SATS in Riyadh, Jeddah and Amman to ensure consistent handling while embedding automation, AI and real‑time...
Innovation Driving the Cold Chain
Envirotainer has launched the RelEye RKN, an advanced active container that couples temperature control with real‑time digital monitoring, giving pharma shippers end‑to‑end visibility and proactive risk management. The company now operates over 100 global stations and more than 11,000 active...
LogiPharma 2026 Delivers Landmark Edition
LogiPharma 2026 attracted over 2,300 life‑science supply‑chain professionals to Vienna, delivering record engagement through interactive formats and a refreshed exhibitor zone. Attendees highlighted a shift toward practical AI use, emphasizing end‑to‑end visibility, data quality and organizational alignment as critical for...
Ivory Coast Targets Airfreight Reliability
Ivory Coast, backed by a $62.5 million West African Development Bank loan, will build West Africa’s first cargo‑focused Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to curb aircraft downtime. The hub is designed to lower logistics costs, cut post‑harvest losses for perishables...
SAS Warns of Structural E-SAF Gap Threatening Europe’s Aviation Market
SAS Aviation Insights warns that Europe faces a structural shortage of electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (e‑SAF) as the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulation ramps up demand. The report shows Scandinavian airlines will need 36,000 t of e‑SAF by 2030, rising to 330,000 t by...
Swissport Drives Pharma Cold Chain Growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport announced that its “cool+connect” facility at EuroAirport Basel‑Mulhouse‑Freiburg has processed over 1,000 temperature‑controlled containers since its February 2025 launch, with current monthly volumes of 200‑250 RKN‑equivalent units. The hub’s on‑site consolidation and digital monitoring cut handling times by about...
Etihad Expands Africa Network to Boost Cargo and Trade Links via Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways announced a six‑city expansion of its Africa network, launching services to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi. The move dovetails with Etihad’s recent China growth and its joint venture with...
Chapman Freeborn OBC Strengthens Global Standards and ESG Leadership
Chapman Freeborn OBC used the first half of 2026 to reinforce its brand, digital tools and sustainability credentials. A refreshed logo and redesigned website highlight a modern, globally connected identity while improving customer access. The firm rolled out an online...
East Midlands Airport Reclaims 400,000-Tonne Milestone with Record Growth
East Midlands Airport reclaimed its status as the UK’s top express air‑freight hub by handling a record 413,664 tonnes in the 2025/26 financial year, a 12.5% year‑on‑year increase. The surge was driven by major integrators such as DHL, UPS and...
Major Agreement Signed for Cargo 2 at Poland’s Future Airport
Poland’s flagship Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed a PLN 8.9 million (~$2.2 million) contract with Przedsiębiorstwo Spółdzielcze Budoprojekt to produce design documentation for the Cargo 2 phase of its future airport’s cargo zone. Cargo 2 will integrate warehousing, transhipment and sorting functions in a...
Mecalux Highlights AI-Driven Warehouse Systems as Logistics Digitalisation Accelerates
Mecalux has been listed for the fifth time in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, underscoring its standing among global WMS vendors. Its cloud‑based Easy WMS platform now incorporates generative AI, enabling natural‑language queries, dashboard creation, and automated...
DHL Express Joins Forces with Air Ambulances UK
DHL Express UK has entered a national partnership with Air Ambulances UK, the umbrella charity for the country’s 21 air‑ambulance services. The deal will channel raised funds evenly across all member charities, reinforcing the financial base that powers rapid‑response missions....
Kuehne+Nagel Signs up for Services in Frankfurt
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS subsidiary, won a contract to provide freight‑forwarder handling for Kuehne+Nagel at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s largest air‑cargo hub. The deal leverages WFS’s new 24,000 sq m Cargo City South facility, which can process up to 100,000 tonnes of...
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to Convene the UK Government
The UK Government announced its largest‑ever presence at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, reviving the Government Hub that will bring together more than ten ministries and agencies. Participants include the Ministry of Defence’s National Armaments Director Group, the Department for...
Cracking the Code of Collaboration
Consultancy MARINA&TEAM, together with analytics specialist Code18, introduced a data‑driven framework that quantifies team chemistry by scoring 18 behavioural factors. The model builds on research such as Google’s Project Aristotle, which showed that psychological safety, clarity and trust outweigh raw...
AI Pushes Supply Chains Toward Real-Time Decisioning
Supply chain planning is moving from fixed weekly or monthly cycles to an always‑on, event‑driven model powered by artificial intelligence. OM Partners describes this shift as "decision‑centric planning," where AI agents continuously monitor internal and external data, trigger instant scenario...
DROVION Explores Strategic Development and Production Locations
DROVION, a hybrid‑powered advanced air‑mobility program developed by ZARA9 Ltd, is assessing Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria and India as potential sites for its development centre and production plant. The company is preparing a staged $211 million funding programme to move the...