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Avianca Cargo starts freighter operations between Bogotá and Caracas

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Avianca Cargo announced the launch of its freighter operation between Bogotá and Caracas on Saturday, March 7, further reinforcing its commitment to connectivity and the development of trade between Colombia and Venezuela.

Maastricht Aachen Airport secures PNAO designation for fruit, vegetables, and flowers

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Dutch logistics hub expands its inspection capabilities for fruit, vegetables, and flowers to shorten transit times for perishable cargo

Awery becomes first company to integrate IATA CO2 Connect tool for cargo

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Integration enables shipment-level emissions reporting using airline fuel burn and load factor data

Lufthansa Cargo becomes launch customer for Jettainer’s next-generation IoT tracking for digital ULD management

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for a new IoT-based ULD tracking solution developed by Jettainer, marking a new milestone in the partners’ long-standing cooperation.

Cargo iQ announces two new airport members

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Cargo iQ has announced that two new airports will join as strategic members at the International Air Transport Association’s World Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru.

Thailand’s Phuket airport runway reopens after Air India Express plane fault

Reuters | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The sole runway of Thailand's Phuket airport reopened late on Tuesday, Phuket's governor said, after an Air India Express plane suffered a problem with its nose wheel when landing, causing the runway to close for several hours.

Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos

Reuters | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Two drones fell near Dubai's main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, hampering efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day.

Lödige Industries launches Cargo Direct for intelligent terminal orchestration

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air cargo terminals are facing increasing volume pressure, labor constraints and growing process complexity.

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Stuart Todd | March 10, 2026

Gulf conflict: DHL CEO plays down exposure, highlights resilience of network

DHL says its global logistics network is helping keep cargo moving despite Middle East conflict, as airspace closures and ocean disruptions reshape regional supply chains.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Air rates continue to climb on Mid-East closures

Container disruptions from Strait of Hormuz closure remain localized for now, with carriers introducing surcharges for already Gulf-bound cargo, some volumes backing up at Indian and Bangladeshi ports and yard density increasing at Far East transshipment hubs.

US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Rising absences by airport screeners caused a second straight day of longer-than-normal security lines, sparking worries from airlines as the busy spring break travel period ramps up.

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter deliveries of 737 MAX jets

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing said on Tuesday first-quarter deliveries of its narrow-body 737 MAX jets could face delays due to wiring flaws, the latest hiccup for the troubled planemaker as CEO Kelly Ortberg looks to improve its reputation.

US FAA cancels brief groundstop for JetBlue planes

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A briefly issued groundstop for all JetBlue flights was canceled within an hour on Tuesday by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the airline said it had resolved a "system outage."

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