James Miller

Etihad Cargo’s 2025 Surge: Record Revenue and Expanded China–Middle East Capacity

Etihad Cargo recorded AED 4.5 billion (US$1.2 billion) in cargo revenue for 2025, while cargo volumes rose by 9% to more than 700,000 tonnes, supported by increased belly capacity from passenger fleet growth and a strategic joint venture with SF Express that now underpins over 100 monthly cargo services between mainland China and the Middle East.

transport logistic Middle East debuts in Saudi Arabia alongside air cargo and project cargo events

The inaugural transport logistic Middle East will run from 28–30 September 2026 at Riyadh Front 2, colocated with air cargo Middle East and project cargo Middle East, licensed by Messe München and organised by dmg events.

DHL Express explores integrating LODD’s Hili unmanned VTOL into UAE delivery network

DHL Express and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess how the unmanned Hili aircraft—a VTOL platform with a maximum payload of 250 kg, the capacity to carry two Euro pallets, and an advertised range of 700 km with a +30 minute reserve—can be integrated into DHL’s UAE last- and middle-mile network.

Cold Chain Technologies Opens 42,000‑Sq‑Ft Facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has commissioned a 42,000‑square‑foot cold chain facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai that directly serves the pharmaceutical supply corridor between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Chapman Freeborn strengthens finance leadership with Gabrielius Morkunas as Chief Financial Officer

Chapman Freeborn’s global air charter and freight brokerage operations depend on rapid reconciliation of freight invoices, fuel surcharges and multi-currency settlements; appointing Gabrielius Morkunas as Chief Financial Officer signals an effort to tighten those processes and reduce payment lag that can bottleneck dispatch and charter availability.

How canine screening and regulatory shifts are reshaping air cargo screening at scale

At many busy air cargo terminals, canine screening is being integrated directly into warehouse workflows to screen pallets and parcels at transfer zones, allowing operators to maintain line rates while checking for high-risk items like undeclared lithium batteries.

BGS continues to serve Finnair with fuel and ground handling at Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn from 2026

From 1 January 2026, Baltic Ground Services (BGS) will continue delivering aviation fuel to Finnair at Vilnius (VNO), Riga (RIX) and Tallinn (TLL), while also maintaining ground handling responsibilities at Vilnius Airport.

How tariff uncertainty and capacity constraints are redefining air cargo between the US, Mexico and Latin America

Airlines operating between the United States and Mexico tightened capacity commitments in 2025, trimming speculative freighter rotations and limiting bellyhold allocations as tariff uncertainty and regulatory friction elevated commercial risk.

How regulatory shifts, ACAS expansion and rising theft forced airfreight agility in 2025–26

In 2025 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accelerated rule changes and expanded Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Regulatory pressure and operational fallout The combination of tightened security protocols, evolving screening program updates and tariff uncertainty created an operational cocktail that forwarders could not ignore. Agencies increased data demands and oversight, while airports struggled with gate availability and ramp congestion. As a result, many forwarders faced higher compliance costs, longer transit times, and a scramble to maintain on-time performance. Brandon Fried of the Airforwarders Association described 2025

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo launches three-weekly Boeing 747 freighter link between Amsterdam and Seoul

From 30 March 2026 Air France KLM Martinair Cargo will operate a dedicated Boeing 747-400 freighter rotation linking Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Seoul–Incheon (ICN), flying three times per week in an AMS–ICN–HKG–AMS loop.

Air Charter Service сообщает о росте объёмов чартерных рейсов частными самолётами и экспресс-доставки, что привело к увеличению годового оборота до 1,34 миллиарда долларов США.

Air Charter Service зафиксировала оборот в размере 1,34 миллиарда долларов США за финансовый год, закончившийся 31 января 2025 года, что на 10,3% больше, чем в предыдущем году, в основном благодаря увеличению доходов от частных самолетов на 19,1% и росту услуг Time Critical на 76%.

Lima 2026: IATA’s World Cargo Symposium and the Rising Role of South American Airfreight

IATA has confirmed Lima, Peru as host for the 2026 World Cargo Symposium, a decision that directly affects capacity planning for perishables, temperature-controlled shipments, and high-value air cargo lanes across South America.