Rising Fuel and Insurance Costs Prompt Oman Air Cargo Surcharge Move
Oman Air Cargo will add a Fuel Surcharge and a War Risk Surcharge to all shipments starting March 18, 2026. The fuel charge will track the US Gulf Coast Jet A1 price per gallon and be reviewed weekly, while the war‑risk fee will be applied per kilogram based on the chargeable weight on the Master Air Waybill. Both surcharges cover origin, destination and transit movements within the carrier’s network and will be adjusted as market conditions evolve.
IATA Announces New AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled three AI‑focused initiatives aimed at modernising air cargo operations. The first is AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web app that lets users query IATA cargo and safety manuals in...
IATA WCS: Lufthansa Cargo Becomes Launch Customer for Jettainer’s New IoT ULD Tracking Solution
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
AI Learning Tools Recognised with IATA CBTA Innovation Award
Pika Aero and DGM France were honoured with the IATA Competency‑Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center Best Innovation Award for their AI‑driven dangerous‑goods training solutions. Pika Aero’s platform uses immersive AI to adjust operational scenarios in real time as learners...
Finnair Cargo Strengthens Digital Transformation with Accelya Platform
Finnair Cargo has renewed its partnership with Accelya, keeping the Accelya Cargo platform as the backbone of its commercial, operational, ground‑handling and revenue‑accounting functions. The platform automates rating, warehouse operations, billing and settlement, delivering end‑to‑end accuracy across Finnair’s cargo network....
4RCargo Names Olga Palec-Furga as New COO
4RCargo, a leading independent General Sales and Service Agent, has appointed Olga Palec-Furga as chief operating officer. Palec-Furga brings more than two decades of experience across airlines, GSSAs, and airports in Poland. Her hire supports 4RCargo’s fifth‑year strategy to deepen...
Wamos Air and Jettainer Continue ULD Management Partnership
Wamos Air has renewed its long‑term partnership with ULD specialist Jettainer, extending the contract that supplies modern cargo containers via the JettwareNG platform. The agreement ensures a dedicated, dynamically managed fleet of ULDs tailored to the airline’s charter and ACMI...
SATS Prepared to Support Shifting Cargo Routes During Middle East Disruption
SATS Ltd is closely tracking the Middle East conflict and the resulting airspace closures that are disrupting global air‑cargo flows. The Singapore‑based handler says its Saudi Arabia and Oman facilities have remained fully operational since February 28, 2026, allowing it...
ASL Airlines Sign Support Agreement with AJW Group
AJW Group has entered a support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to provide airframe‑only technical and engineering services for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland. The services will be delivered on a time‑and‑materials basis over an initial four‑year...
4RCargo Launches in Baltics and Names New Regional Manager
Independent General Sales and Service Agent 4RCargo has launched operations in the Baltic region, covering Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The company appointed Vladislavs Pecevics as regional and product manager, leveraging his 15 years of air‑cargo network and commercial strategy experience....
Norse Cargo Goes Live with CargoAi
Norse Cargo, the freight division of Norse Atlantic Airways, has launched on the CargoAi digital marketplace, allowing freight forwarders to search, compare and book its air‑cargo capacity online. The integration connects Norse’s B787‑9 freighter slots to CargoMART and CargoCONNECT APIs,...
IAG Cargo to Manage Qatar Airways Cargo Ground Handling in Dublin
IAG Cargo has been appointed the ground handling agent for Qatar Airways Cargo at Dublin International Airport. The deal covers all cargo processed through IAG’s Dublin facility and supports 17 weekly belly‑hold flights between Dublin and Doha. It is part...
Cathay Cargo January YoY Volumes Increase 5%
Cathay Cargo reported a 5% year‑on‑year increase in total cargo for January 2026, alongside a 3% rise in available freight tonne‑kilometres (AFTKs). Growth was driven by strong demand for fresh produce from Oceania, increased pharmaceutical shipments from Europe and Central...
Glasgow Prestwick Showcases Cool Chain Capability to India
Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcased its upgraded cool‑chain infrastructure to India’s Consul General, Siddharth Malik, as part of a push to capture a larger slice of post‑Brexit UK‑India trade. The visit highlighted the airport’s integrated, in‑house cargo model, bonded warehouse space...
Qatar Airways Cargo Launches Paperless Ramp Solution
Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its Ramp Digitalisation Programme, introducing the Ramp Offload and Load Supervision (ROLS) platform to replace paper‑based loading instructions. The digital tool provides real‑time loading confirmations, QR‑code scanning, and 100% ULD verification, streamlining offload and load...
DHL Group Invests €2bn in Healthcare Logistics Push
DHL Group announced a €2 billion strategic investment to expand its Life Sciences & Healthcare air‑freight cold‑chain network. The rollout adds more than 30 GDP‑compliant aviation hubs and a dedicated Boeing 777F route between Brussels and Cincinnati, linking Europe’s life‑science cluster...
Global GSA Group to Market Alaska Airlines Cargo on Rome–Seattle Route
Global GSA Group has become Alaska Airlines' General Sales & Service Agent for cargo on a new Rome‑Seattle route launching in late April. Daily Boeing 787‑9 flights will connect Italy to Alaska's Seattle hub, opening access to over 100 U.S.,...
NAM Moves 3,100 Tonnes of Flowers in Record Valentine’s Rush
Network Airline Management (NAM) executed its largest Valentine’s peak, moving 3,100 tonnes of fresh cut flowers from Nairobi to Liège over two weeks. The carrier operated 31 dedicated Boeing 747F flights, including 16 scheduled services and a record 15 extra...
Saudia Cargo Posts Steady Growth Across 2025 Operations
Saudia Cargo reported moving 573,000 tonnes of freight across roughly 4,000 flights in 2025, with exports totaling 15,000 tonnes and on‑time performance above 90%. The carrier secured a lease for two Airbus A330‑300F freighters for delivery in 2026 and launched...
EFW Signs New A330 Freighter Conversion Contract with Hengqin Winglet
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has secured a new passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) conversion contract with Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology. The A330‑P2F conversion will be performed at a partner facility in China, with work slated to begin in mid‑2026 and technical support...
Valentine’s Volumes Bloom at Dnata’s Dubai Flower Centre
dnata processed 227,530 kg of flowers over five days at Dubai Flower Centre, handling 274 shipments and more than 18,700 boxes. The operation peaked on February 10 with 59,800 kg moved, more than double typical daily volumes. The purpose‑built 3,500 sqm facility can handle...