Air Cargo

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

Awery appoints Marcangelo Executive VP of Global Sales

Senior air cargo executive joins Awery to drive global commercial growth and support customers through the next phase of digital transformation

CSafe expands reusable thermal cover portfolio with the launch of Silverskin RE PMC

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

Durable, modular design accommodates up to 8 Euro pallets or 6 US pallets, and is backed by a full refurbishment model, providing pharmaceutical shippers, freight forwarders, and airlines with a path to reduce waste, control costs, and protect temperature integrity across the cold chain.

CPaT Global announces training partnership with Nippon Cargo Airlines

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

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry today announced a new training partnership with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), a Japan-based international air cargo carrier. The partnership further strengthens CPaT’s presence in the Japanese aviation market while bringing its flexible digital training solutions to NCA’s B747-8 pilot operation.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Typhoon disruptions driving congestion and putting pressure on rates

WorldACD weekly air cargo trends (week 34) - 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 31, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

China-Europe traffic stabilizes after weeks of decline

A2Z Drone Delivery launches new Longtail Dual

AJOT Newsroom | August 31, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Incorporating battery redundancy, smart battery monitoring systems, and improved charge time into the proven Longtail aircraft reduces downtime and further mitigates risk for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, especially flights over urban environments and people.

Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers

Reuters | August 31, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air China Cargo partners with cargo.one to debut e-booking for thousands of freight forwarders

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Air China Cargo, the national-flag cargo carrier of China and dedicated air freight subsidiary of Air China, unveiled a partnership that now brings its air freight capacity to cargo.one. Air China Cargo’s first global digital distribution partnership places its capacity within the AI-powered workflows of thousands of freight forwarders using cargo.one.

Flagship expands floor care program with SoftBank Robotics America

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

SoftBank Robotics America and Flagship Aviation Services, LLC, announced the continued expansion of their strategic partnership.

Oslo Airport awards handling license to WFS, expanding SATS’ global network to Norway

AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a handling license, subject to conditions being fulfilled, at Oslo Airport in the latest initiative by airport operator Avinor to support the future growth of Norway’s export and import trade.

SpaceX launches new era of commercial spaceflight with $100 billion Louisiana campus

AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

New spaceport will become the largest in the world, capable of supporting thousands of launches annually

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AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2026

Louisville CBP intercepts a $9 million shipment of counterfeit watches and shoes

At the Port of Louisville, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment on August 18 containing 152 counterfeit watches and 32 pairs of knock-off shoes.

Illinois aviation leaders outline path for advanced air mobility, next-generation airport planning

AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

New aviation technologies ranging from electric air taxis and autonomous aircraft to medical delivery drones and advanced airport planning tools are creating opportunities across Illinois.

Kalitta Air examines growth, workforce needs and defense partnerships at Summit

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Global air cargo operations, defense partnerships and workforce development took center stage at the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit during a panel discussion titled "Connecting Markets and Missions: Kalitta Air's Global Reach."

SpaceX to build Starship spaceport in Louisiana

Reuters | August 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

SpaceX plans to build a Starship launch site in southern Louisiana in a deal announced on Tuesday with the state's governor, aiming to start construction of its fourth spaceport next year, the company said.

Sustainable aviation fuel growth creates opportunities for agriculture, aviation and economic development

Summit highlights Midwest feedstocks, infrastructure and collaboration needed to scale SAF

Business happens here… TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Logistics is the glue that binds the global economy together, connecting raw materials to sub assembly manufacturing plants, then to final assembly and ultimately to the consumer.