Cargo theft skyrockets in the Americas

Cargo theft is surging across North America, with sophisticated criminal networks targeting high-value shipments in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

The New Cornerstone of Airfreight

Digitalisation as a core driver: Air cargo operations are increasingly powered by predictive analytics, real-time dashboards, automation, and open APIs,

Ending the Guesswork in Cargo Handling

Automated cargo measurement: CIND Dimensioner uses AI and stereo cameras to capture real-time dimensions, volume, weight, and barcodes of palletised

60 Seconds With…Ana Maria Soroiu

With extensive experience in freight forwarding and logistics, Ana Maria Soroiu is Business Development Manager at Europrim Group. She is

Why aviation’s green promises face growing legal risks

Rising greenwashing litigation in aviation: Airlines, airports, and OEMs face growing legal scrutiny over misleading environmental claims, with high-profile cases

Digital IDs and pickup streamline operations

Smart Pick Up has digitised airport cargo collection, replacing paper slips and manual checks with QR codes for instant driver

Bridging continents: How Europe and Asia are tackling e-commerce challenges

The Shanghai–Frankfurt e-commerce trade lane is rapidly growing, moving millions of parcels monthly and reshaping global supply chains. Shanghai Pudong

Delivering Aid to Africa

Cargo Human Care, founded at Nairobi’s Mother’s Mercy Home, provides medical treatment, education, and vocational training to thousands across Kenya,

Trade takes to the sky

Air cargo moves goods worth over $8 trillion annually, enabling industries like fashion, food, and pharmaceuticals to thrive through speed,

The Hidden Cost of Shadow Inventory

Shadow inventory—stock marked as “in transit” but delayed, misplaced, or idle—is creating hidden risks in supply chains. Delays at congested

Smart Systems, Real-World Testing

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is being tested at Munich Airport to support air cargo operations, moving from novelty to practical

Customs Crackdown: What Companies Must Know Now

Customs scrutiny across the EME region is intensifying due to post-Covid economic pressures, geopolitical tensions like the Russia‑Ukraine war, and

Why the Air Cargo Market is Experiencing Growth Amidst Volatility

Global air cargo, driven by e-commerce, faces volatility from US-China trade tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and regulatory changes, with China-US volumes

Spare Parts Shortages Threaten Freight Reliability

Peak freight seasons are intensifying critical spare parts shortages—especially engine LRUs, flight control parts, avionics, and cockpit systems—leading to extended

Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel

SAF adoption remains limited – currently under 1 percent of global jet fuel, constrained by high costs, limited sustainable feedstocks,

What ANA Holdings’s takeover of NCA signals for the market

Acquisition finalised – ANA Holdings completes purchase of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), creating Japan’s largest combined cargo operation and the

Air Cargo Community Conference kicks off in Frankfurt

10th anniversary milestone – The Frankfurt Air Cargo Community Conference 2025 opened at Deutsche Bank Park with record attendance, celebrating

Abu Dhabi: Clear for take-off

The world of aviation and logistics is shifting eastwards. A trend that has been progressively accelerating as the advancement of

Tariffs throw US airfreight into turbulence

The global air cargo industry is facing a period of intense disruption and uncertainty in 2025, driven largely by new

GAO report sharpens focus on urgent US air cargo infrastructure gaps

A new US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has confirmed what many freight forwarders have long warned: outdated cargo facilities,

Training the next wave of cargo talent

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as industries worldwide reevaluated their talent strategies, aviation faced a particularly steep challenge:

A summer of tight capacity

As tariff deadlines, regulatory rulings, and demand spikes converge, global air cargo markets face an intense and uneven June. Asia’s

The real cost of AOG

As the Northern Hemisphere gears up for what could be the busiest summer travel season in years, airlines and MRO

How US-China rensions are reshaping global airfreight and ocean supply chains

When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China and other trading partners back in April, the effects were felt far

Miami gears up for logistics’ brightest event yet

Dr Robert Schönberger, global industry lead, transport logistic & air cargo exhibitions / ceramic exhibitions at Messe München took time

Avianca Cargo CEO Diogo Elias on leadership, Amazon and airfreight’s future

Diogo Elias, recently appointed CEO of Avianca Cargo, leads one of Latin America’s most prominent airlines through a period of

From Port Delays to Price Spikes

W ith disruptions ranging from port congestion to customs delays and geopolitical unrest, traditional static planning tools fall short. Today’s

Wheels-up as Baku prepares for Caspian Air Cargo Summit

This year’s Caspian Air Cargo Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, will be the tenth edition since its launch in 2006. The

Air freight’s role in Latin America’s e‑commerce boom

Latin America’s air cargo sector entered a key phase in 2025, propelled by the rapid rise of e‑commerce in Brazil

60 Seconds With … Emma Oliver

Emma Oliver’s career at American Airlines began in 2012, working on the passenger side of operations. After venturing outside of

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