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Freight forwarders sit at the heart of global trade, navigating geopolitical disruptions, digital transitions, sustainability pressure, and changing customer expectations.

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#Freightforwarders #FIATA
FIATA'S newly elected president Thomas Sim on the future of freight forwarding
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November 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Global air cargo demand reached a new all-time high in October 2025, rising 4.1% year-on-year, even though cargo yields fell for the sixth straight month as capacity continued to grow faster than volumes.

#IATA #Globalaircargo #aircargo #aircargodemand #tradelanes #trade
Global air cargo demand hits record high in October 2025: IATA
Yields fall for a sixth month as capacity expands and regional performance shows mixed growth trends across key trade lanes.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has launched a nationwide cooperation with JetPak to offer first and last mile pick-ups and deliveries for cargo and e-commerce customers across Denmark.

#WorldwideFlightServices #SATSgroup #Denmark #JetPak #aircargo #aircraft
WFS partners with JetPak to expand Denmark first–last mile services
The collaboration strengthens logistics offerings with new transport, handling and warehouse capabilities across Denmark.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Programme, highlighting the company’s continued focus on developing talent for the global air cargo industry.

#IAGCargo #InternationalAirlinesGroup #LondonHeathrow #aircargo #aircraft
IAG Cargo opens applications for its 2026 Graduate Programme
The 24-month programme offers rotations, industry training and career opportunities across key business functions.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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✈️📦 From fleet evolution to SAF commitments and autonomous cargo innovations, the industry is shifting fast. This week’s #CargoShots, presented by Hactl and hosted by Nikitha Sebastian, highlights the key updates shaping global air logistics.

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Cargo Shots by The STAT Trade Times presented by HACTL - 28 November 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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VietJet Air Cargo transported 98 relief shipments carrying more than 165 tonnes of essential goods to flood-hit central Vietnam between 21 and 26 November, said Nelson Vu, Managing Director at VietJet Cargo.

#VietJetAir #VietJetAirCargo #VietJetCargo #Vietnam #aircargo #aircraft
VietJet Air Cargo moves 165-tonne flood-relief aid across Vietnam
Nelson Vu says nationwide teams and donors worked together to rush essential supplies to flood-hit central provinces.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Dimerco Express Group has expanded its logistics capacity in Singapore and San Francisco as it responds to rising global demand linked to the growth of artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains.

#Dimerco #logistics #Singapore #SanFrancisco #warehouse #semiconductor #AI #supplychain
Dimerco expands logistics capacity in Singapore and San Francisco
The enhancements support scalability for customers handling peak demand and long-term growth in AI-driven industries.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has approved a capital investment of USD 820 million (INR 72,940 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, InterGlobe Aviation Financial Services IFSC Private Limited (‘IndiGo IFSC’).

#IndiGo #Aircargo #Aviation #IndiGoIFSC #India #aviationassets #aircraft
IndiGo approves $820M funding to boost aircraft ownership
The funds raised by IndiGo IFSC will primarily be used for the acquisition of aviation assets.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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GMR Cargo and Logistics (GCLL), a fully owned subsidiary of GMR Airports, announced on November 26 that it has successfully raised a long-term rupee loan of up to ₹750 crore from Axis Bank.

#GMRCargoandLogistics #GCLL #DelhiAirport #AxisBank #GMRAirports #DelhiInternationalAirport #aircargo
GMR Cargo and Logistics secures ₹750 cr loan for Delhi Airport Cargo City
The company provided Axis Bank with a sponsor support undertaking (SSU) and a pledge or a combination, covering 51% of its GCLL shares.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Global air-freight rates dipped slightly last week, though capacity constraints and strong demand continue to support high rates on many key trade lanes, according to the weekly update by TAC Index.

#TACIndex #Globalairfreight #BalticAirFreightIndex #aircargo #aircraft
Global air freight rates ease as key Asia lanes stay firm
TAC Index reports a small weekly dip in average rates while Asia-US and Asia-Europe demand keeps major lanes tight.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Airbus said the A350F programme is advancing as planned, with several key testing activities already underway.

#Airbus #A350F #oxygensystems #VirtualMediaBriefing #MSN700 #MSN701 #aircargo #aircraft
Airbus advances A350F testing as certification targets set for 2027
During its A350F Virtual Media Briefing, Airbus confirmed that the first flight-test programme is planned for Q3 2026.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a partnership with Chorusview, a spin-off of Alphabet’s X Moonshot Factory, to create what they describe as the most extensive smart label reader network in the world.

#KuehneNagel #Chorusview #Alphabet #XMoonshotFactory #aircargo #aircraft
Kuehne+Nagel expands Road Visibility platform with wider device network
Partnership with Chorusview strengthens item-level tracking and supports wider use of smart labels across global supply chains.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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MOVIN has announced its entry into India’s healthcare logistics sector with the launch of MOVIN Healthcare.

#MOVIN #MOVINHealthcare #healthcare #India #pharmaceuticals #MedTechequipment #diagnostics #laboratory
MOVIN expands into healthcare logistics with specialised services
The shipments will be managed through real-time monitoring and a 24x7 control tower.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have signed a binding agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, formalising the Memorandum of Understanding they announced in the summer.

#LufthansaCargo #CEVALogistics #SustainableAviationFuel #CO₂emissions #MemorandumofUnderstanding #MOU #aircargo
Lufthansa Cargo, CEVA Logistics seal long-term SAF supply agreement
CEVA will use SAF in 2025 to cut 8,000 tonnes of CO₂ under a pact running through 2028.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Lufthansa Cargo has completed the first phase of its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major step in the wider modernisation of the Lufthansa Cargo Campus.

#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #LCCevo #FrankfurtAirport #aircargo #aircraft
Lufthansa Cargo completes first phase of new Frankfurt headquarters
The airline advances its major LCCevo modernisation as new offices near opening and further phases progress to 2030.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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#SolitAir and #IntercontinentalAviationAcademy UAE ( #IAA) have formed a strategic partnership to launch the SolitAir Mentor Programme, a new initiative designed to develop the next generation of pilots through structured mentorship and advanced airline-focused training.
#DubaiAirshow2025 #aircargo
SolitAir and IAA UAE launch mentor programme for future pilots
New partnership offers airline mentorship, training support and joint assessments to guide cadets through pilot development.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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DHL Supply Chain will invest EUR130 million to build a new regional logistics and distribution hub at the Special Integrated Logistics Zone(SILZ) in Riyadh.

#DHLSupplyChain #SILZ #Riyadh #logistics #warehouse #SaudiArabia #investment #Vision2030
DHL Supply Chain plans EUR130 million regional logistics hub at SILZ
The project is part of the EUR500 million investment DHL Group has announced for the Middle East through 2030.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Radia and Maximus Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance next-generation air cargo operations using the WindRunner, the world’s largest cargo aircraft.

#Radia #MaximusAir #WindRunner #DubaiAirshow2025 #MemorandumofUnderstanding #aircargo #aircraft
Radia and Maximus Air sign MoU for next-gen global cargo solutions
The partners will integrate WindRunner into global air cargo planning to meet rising demand for oversized freight.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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DHL Express has signed a strategic sustainability agreement with Landmark Group to reduce the retailer’s Scope 3 emissions by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel through DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme, marking a major step towards carbon-neutral logistics and supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 target.
Landmark Group partners with DHL to cut emissions using SAF
The partnership uses DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme to lower Scope 3 emissions and support the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals
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November 26, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Worldwide Flight Services has signed a new handling contract with China Cargo Airlines as the carrier resumes all-cargo flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

#WorldwideFlightServices #ChinaCargoAirlines #ParisCDG #ParisCharlesdeGaulleAirport #Arlanda #Bangkok #Barcelona
WFS secures China Cargo Airlines handling deal at Paris CDG
The partnership extends across multiple locations, including Arlanda, Bangkok, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Marseille and Milan.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) are enhancing their partnership to safeguard member companies amid rising freight crime in the United Kingdom.

#TAPAEMEA #BIFA #Aircargo #UnitedKingdom #UKcargosecurity
TAPA EMEA and BIFA boost collaboration on UK cargo security
Both Associations will now work closely, sharing insights and solutions after exchanging memberships to boost UK cargo security.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Freightos has announced that Jambojet Cargo has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ digital booking platform, enabling freight forwarders to instantly book cargo capacity across Jambojet’s East African network.

#JambojetCargo #WebCargobyFreightos #Freightos #EastAfrica #logistics #digitalbooking
Jambojet Cargo goes live on WebCargo by Freightos to boost digital access
Freight forwarders gain faster digital booking and better visibility across East Africa.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Cathay Cargo handled over 150,000 tonnes of freight in October, a 12% increase from September and a 6.4% rise year-on-year compared to October 2024, signaling a robust start to Q4.

#CathayCargo #Goods #logistics #cargo #aviation #perishables #AirCargo
Cathay Cargo handled over 150,000 tonnes of freight in October
The growth was fueled largely by specialised shipments, particularly perishables and time-sensitive goods.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Gianluca Marcangelo as Vice President, Neo Program Engagement, to lead global customer transformation and advance the adoption of its next-generation cargo management solution, Cargospot neo.

#CHAMP #CHAMPCargosystems #NeoProgramEngagement #Cargospotneo
CHAMP names Gianluca Marcangelo to lead shift to Cargospot neo
He will guide airlines worldwide through digital transformation using CHAMP’s latest technologies and support customer innovation.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Frankfurt Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in the cargo sector.

#FrankfurtAirport #ShanghaiPudong #Fraport #cargopartnership #aircargo #Chinatrade #ecommerce #logistics
Frankfurt and Shanghai Airports sign new cargo partnership agreement
The new partnership aims to improve cross-border handling and work toward shared standards.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM