Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, freighters, belly cargo, airports and more

US port strikes add to storm brewing in air freight market

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Airlines and forwarders tempted by short-term gains in Q4 face a 'fine balancing act'

Etihad Cargo reaches 10-year milestone in Vietnam

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful operations in Vietnam.

The Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2024 kicks off in Dallas Fort Worth, North America’s first edition

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

The Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC™), a globally renowned program founded by Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp, has launched its first-ever North American edition in Dallas Fort Worth.

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs launch Odysee, an AI-enabled startup taking a new approach to schedule optimization

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

More than 6,300 flights and 370,000 tons of airfreight: Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of successful partnership: since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 tons of air freight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution to the economic network between Austria and South Korea.

Air France KLM Cargo: Passing of J. Martin Schröder pioneer in Dutch aviation

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we share the news of the passing of Martin Schröder, founder and former CEO of Martinair.

[Freightos Weekly Update] ILA strike underway, delays and rates likely to increase

Airlines in the Gulf adjust routes after Iran’s attack on Israel

Reuters | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Several airlines operating in the Gulf have adjusted their flight routes to ensure passenger safety following Iran's attack on Israel.

Lufthansa CEO aims to revive ‘problem child’ airline by 2026

Reuters | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Carlyle-backed StandardAero set to price IPO above range, sources say

Reuters | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo

Alaska Airlines inaugurates service on five new routes

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Conference at Vienna Airport in October 2024

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Austria’s capital will once again serve as the meeting place for the air cargo and pharmaceutical sectors

CHAMP revolutionizes air cargo compliance with a new sanctions interface integrated within Cargospot

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Working with sanctions screening providers e2open and Pandora Intelligence, Cargospot now integrates compliance into airline or handlers’ workflows.

US says 40 foreign operators may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said more than 40 foreign operators of Boeing 737 airplanes may be using planes with rudder components that may pose safety risks.

Lufthansa Cargo appoints von Götz as head of global fulfillment management

Oliver von Götz succeeds Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 38) - 2024

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Autumn festivals cause mid-September dip in tonnages from Asia Pacific

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions expands global network with new Opticooler® station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a leading provider of active temperature-controlled packaging solutions, has launched a new Opticooler® station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to meet the increasing demand for safe and efficient transportation of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products to and from China.

Jettainer signs IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Jettainer, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, has signed the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter and is now an official member of the Digitalization Leadership Forum.

SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods shipments at key stations across its international network.