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Qatar Airways Cargo sets a new Industry first with EnergyLift

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Energy

Qatar Airways Cargo is redefining air freight for the energy sector with the launch of EnergyLift – an industry first, airport-to-airport solution designed specifically to support the global energy ecosystem.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Container rates starting to spike on peak season rush

The continued Hormuz closure has kept container rates elevated – but not spiking – via fuel cost increases.

A sweet shipment

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

This summer, while United passengers relax in their seats 35,000 feet in the air enjoying onboard service, hundreds of tons of vanilla will also be making a global trip for the third year in a row.

Airforwarders Association condemns planned cuts to sanctuary city airport customs

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The Association warned that reduced customs processing at major Ports of Entry could threaten time critical cargo, trade enforcement, and supply chain resilience

AERION becomes the commercial powerhouse of the group’s cargo ecosystem

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Designed for airlines that want more than a traditional GSA model, AERION turns the combined strengths of ECS Group, Global GSA Group, TCE and CargoTech into one single, powerful commercial engine.

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Reuters | June 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after the explosion of a rocket damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for Amazon satellite launches and bolstering SpaceX's dominance in the commercial launch market.

DHS chief warns US could halt international flights, cargo at Newark over immigration dispute

Reuters | May 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The head of the U.S. Homeland Security Department said on Thursday the Trump administration could soon stop processing international travelers ‌and

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk’s SpaceX

Reuters | May 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX.

DHL eCommerce and USPS enter $10 billion - plus, long‑term exclusive agreement

DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value well over $10 billion (USD), the agreement is unprecedented in the 25-year DHL eCommerce-USPS relationship and positions both organizations for long-term competitive success.

JetBlue announces intent to launch service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas, Venezuela

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

New route would further strengthen JetBlue’s leading position in Fort Lauderdale and support travel between the U.S. and Venezuela

FIATA calls for review of IATA Air Waybill changes amid liability concerns

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

FIATA today called for a formal review of the proposed changes to the Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework adopted at the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) Cargo Agency Conference (CAC), invoking the IATA-FIATA Consultative Council (IFCC) review mechanism under IATA CAC Resolution 801c, Article 4.2.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches scheduled Shanghai cargo service

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

New weekly Air China Cargo service from Shanghai Pudong International Airport strengthens role as gateway for UK-China trade

American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines is sticking with its recently lowered full-year profit outlook despite a sharp jump in fuel prices, CEO Robert Isom said on Wednesday, as stronger revenue, premium demand and corporate travel help cushion the hit from rising fuel costs.

A2Z Drone Delivery partners with AAAG on Kazakhstan’s next generation integrated urban air mobility project

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

The company kicked off the new partnership with AAAG at the opening ceremony of the UAM Test Center Eurasia in Alatau, with a joint demonstration of the numerous integrated technology solutions that will make up the next-generation transportation infrastructure in Kazakhstan's innovative Alatau City Project.

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