Air Cargo

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

Lufthansa Cargo increases flight offerings to Asia, Africa and Mexico

AJOT Newsroom | September 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Winter flight schedule 2023/2024 includes 83 weekly B777F connections • Increased frequencies to Tel Aviv, Cairo, Hong Kong and Mexico City • New additions to the flight schedule: Riyadh and Taipei • Capacity marketing of 17 Boeing 777F aircraft from the end of the year • Expansion of medium-haul route network from September on with the addition of a fourth Airbus A321 freighter to the fleet

Delta overhauls SkyMiles plan to tally only dollars spent, not miles flown

Bloomberg | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

[Freightos Weekly Update] Competing signs for rest of peak, as carriers contend with overcapacity

The latest NRF US ocean imports report projects peak season strength to stretch into October, with possible signs of restocking through Q4. But (slightly) easing transpacific ocean rates ahead of Golden Week and many anecdotal reports of a slowdown in demand are still pointing the other direction.

Qatar Airways Cargo joins forces with Animal Defenders International for the world’s loneliest lion’s remarkable journey and new beginning

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

After enduring five years of isolation in an abandoned Armenian zoo, Ruben, known as the world's loneliest lion, embarked on a remarkable journey of rehabilitation in Free State, South Africa, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo.

Fraport traffic figures – August 2023: Cargo volumes continue to rise

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cargo volumes in Frankfurt rose again slightly in August 2023. At 156,827 metric tons, cargo throughput (comprising airfreight and airmail) was up 1.2 percent on the same month in 2022.

Cathay Cargo innovation brings convenience to the booking process with digital link to Kuehne+Nagel’s booking system

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Pilot API scheme demonstrates real benefits for customers with quick access to Cathay Cargo inventory and booking through freight forwarder’s own system

American Air cuts profit outlook on higher labor, fuel costs

Bloomberg | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Bharat buzz spreads as DHL-owned shipper rebrands India service

Bloomberg | September 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Trucking

Blue Dart Express Ltd., one of India’s top logistics providers and majority owned by DHL Group, renamed its last mile trucking delivery service amid speculation that the nation may change its name to “Bharat”.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023

Qatar Airways Cargo partners with DSV to launch new route from Huntsville

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in conjunction with DSV as part of a strategic partnership, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7th September 2023.

United CEO says higher compensation for delays would make flying less safe

Bloomberg | September 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qantas illegally sacked 1,700 staff in further hit to reputation

Bloomberg | September 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DHL bolsters its U.S. network with $74 million Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky investment

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• DHL eCommerce consolidates three locations into one large distribution center near CVG • Solar panels will power 25% of the building

deugro delivers nine urgent air charters between Thailand and the US

To support an urgent facility start-up, deugro USA, deugro Air Chartering and deugro Thailand successfully delivered 37 pipe spools from Thailand to the USA.

Overview of air traffic figures June – July – August 2023

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

WFS, a member of SATS Group, attracts 20 international airline customers within three months of opening its first cargo handling operation in India

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has signed handling contracts with 20 global airlines since opening its first cargo terminal in India at the end of May.

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