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CargoMexican carrier AeroUnion launches service at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Freighter flights will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida and Miami
Mexican freighter airline AeroUnion began service at Miami International Airport on December 2 with two weekly roundtrip freighter flights that will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross sign cooperation agreement
Frankfurt, Germany - Closer cooperation on the transport of aid as air cargo in the event of humanitarian disasters
Lufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross humanitarian aid organisation have now signed an agreement that will put their cooperation on global aid transports on an even more efficient footing for the future.... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo repositions sales: the company will be divided into eight units
Frankfurt, Germany - By year end, numerous new management positions will be filled
Lufthansa Cargo is reorganising their sales structure. In the future, the company will be divided into eight business units, instead of the previous four. By doing so, the company removes one management... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo continues cooperation with startups
Frnkfurt, Germany - Contract signed with RocketSpace for participation in next round of Logistics Tech Accelerator programme
Lufthansa Cargo is continuing its cooperation with RocketSpace on the Logistics Tech Accelerator programme. In 2015, Lufthansa’s logistics subsidiary was the world’s first cargo airline to take part in... more
CargoAirBridge Cargo makes Avinor Oslo Airport the Scandinavian hub for air cargo
Oslo, Norway - The first flight will be on November 15
With the opening of the AirBridge Cargo route between Oslo Airport and Moscow on 15 November, Avinor Oslo Airport consolidates its position as cargo market in the Nordic region. AirBridge Cargo connects... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: air freight posts stronger September growth
Geneva, Switzerland - One-off factors have contributed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.1% year-on-year.... more
CargoICAO, TIACA accelerate collaborative efforts for more efficient air cargo facilitation
Montreal, Canada - A sector that is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 4.2 per cent through to 2032
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have taken steps to intensify their cooperation to optimize the efficiency and security of international... more
CargoCargolux launches cargo route at Avinor Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - The B-747/8F replaces the traditional Jumbo Jet
Oslo Airport is set to become the first main airport in Scandinavia that can boast regular traffic from a B-747/8F airplane as Cargolux launches their new cargo route to Luxembourg on 1st of November. This... more
CargoMiami Airport to welcome new freighter airline: Northern Air Cargo
Miami, Usa - US cargo carrier launches four weekly flights to Caribbean destinations
US freighter airline Northern Air Cargo (NAC) has announced that it will launch four weekly charter cargo flights at Miami International Airport on November 1, 2016, which will include: two weekly roundtrip... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific Cargo now under one roof for Hong Kong ground handling
Hong Kong, China - As part of the carriers’ joint business agreement
Europe’s air cargo carrier moves its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong as part of the carriers’ joint business agreement As a key milestone step of the joint bus... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: moderating demand trend for air cargo continues in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Carriers in all regions except Latin America reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year.... more
CargoQatar Cargo adds third weekly flight at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - This month the airline celebrated five years of direct scheduled services between Doha and Budapest
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that it will increase its weekly flights to three freighters between Doha and Budapest as of 7 October 2016. This comes after just six months of successful cargo flights... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo awarded CEIV certification for pharmaceuticals transport
Frankfurt, Germany - IATA honours the cargo airline – pharmaceutical sector to be further developed
Lufthansa Cargo has been awarded the CEIV seal by airline association IATA (International Air Transport Association). Over recent months, as part of a complex procedure, independent specialists have reviewed... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo strengthens in July
Geneva, Switzerland - A robust growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo takes over time:matters
Frankfurt, Germany - Financial investor Aheim Capital and management sell their shares in the express logistics company
Lufthansa Cargo took over complete ownership of the time:matters Group, experts in global sameday delivery and time-critical international spare part logistics. The cargo airline, which spun off time:matters... more
CargoOver the drones. Soon it will be a real airplane to deliver for Amazon -VIDEO
Seattle, Usa - Guarantee of extreme speed for Prime orders
The electronic commerce company Amazon presented in occasion of the “Boeing Seafair Air Show” (annual event taking place in Seattle) last week-end the airplane that it will dedicate to the program Pri... more
CargoIATA Cargo XML standard accepted by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency
Geneva, Switzerland - To collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance c... more
CargoMiami Airport hosted first e-freight workshop to help modernize local cargo industry
Miami, Usa - E-Air Waybill campaign is designed to reduce costs and increase productivity for local shippers and airlines
Miami International Airport officials hosted the airport’s first e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) workshop on August 2 for nearly 180 local cargo shippers and airline representatives, with the goal of making air c... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo picks up in June
Geneva, Switzerland - +4.3% year-on-year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace... more
CargoAir cargo volume grows dynamically at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest has handled 6,770 tonnes every month so far in 2016
Air cargo volume passing through Budapest Airport has increased by no less than 11.3% since the beginning of the year. The bulk of this was transported by cargo carriers, but belly cargo volumes grew just... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: lastest quarterly cargo market analysis
Geneva, Switzerland - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Assocaition) announced the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - "Brexit" vote is a materialization of a key downside risk, global economic growth... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA and FIATA announce new air cargo program
Geneva, Switzerland - The phased rollout of IFACP will begin in early 2017 with Canada as the pilot country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) announce that an agreement has been signed by Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight demand growth slows in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Across all regions with the exception of Europe and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year.... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo and ANA extend joint-venture
Frankfurt, Germany - The network includes more than 90 weekly direct connections
Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will extend their successful cooperation on 12 July. As of that date, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights o... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo wins ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’
Shanghai, China - for the second year running
Emirates SkyCargo continues to lead the international air cargo industry by winning, for the second consecutive year, the "Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East" award at the "2016 Asian Freight, Logistics... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: air freight markets grow in April
Dublin, Ireland - A 3.2% increase in demand measured in FTKs compared to the same period last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for April 2016 showing a 3.2% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs)... more
CargoHamburg Airport officially presents modern airfreight facility
Hamburg, Germany - Cargo Center soon to commence operation
After more than two years of construction work, the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) will soon be ready to commence operation. Before the official launch, Hamburg Airport is today presenting its new... more
CargoCathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo enter joint business agreement
Frankfurt, Germany - Numerous benefits to customers from joint network between Hong Kong and Europe
More direct connections, greater flexibility and time savings combined with service enhancements: these are just some of the benefits customers will enjoy thanks to the cooperation between the cargo division... more
CargoFraport traffic figures in April 2016: cargo volumes see strong growth for the first time in the current business year
Frankfurt, Germany - While passenger numbers decline, impacted by special effects
With almost five million passengers served in April 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger figures decline by 2.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. FRA's traffic performance... more
CargoAircraft and cargo transport. IATA: weak March air freight volumes point to another difficult year
Geneva, Switzerland - A 2.0% drop measures in FTKs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0% drop in volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more