IAG Cargo starts its first Madrid-Doha service 
Commencing today, 11 December 2023, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is providing its first direct service between Madrid (Spain) and Doha (Qatar). This new daily direct service will be operated by an Iberia A330. Customers from Asia... plus
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes fourth A321 freighter
Since November, the fourth A321 freighter has been operating in Lufthansa Cargo’s network, making a significant contribution to the cargo carrier’s expansion plans. The freighter has already made its first flights to Istanbul (IST), Helsinki (HEL), Stockholm (ARN),... plus
UAE and Japan sign ROD
During a two-day round of discussions in Tokyo, Japan, the general civil aviation authority (GCAA) of the UAE signed an agreement with the Japan civil aviation bureau to strengthen bilateral relations in the aviation sector. The discussions were led by Omar Bin Ghaleb,... plus
CO2 partnership to link Bahrain with Japan
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Bapco Energies have signed an MOU to jointly develop a CO2 transport and sequestration system. The partners aim to establish a carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, involving MOL's maritime transport of liquefied CO2 and Bapco Energies’... plus
DP World's climate promise
DP World has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) and committed to powering at least 5% of its short-sea shipping with zero-emission fuels by 2030. The FMC, led by the World Economic Forum and the US government, targets decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors like shipping,... plus
Miami, Singapour, Bruxelles: le secteur vit! 
Au terme d’une période paraissant éternelle et au cours de laquelle les salons et conférences ont dû être soit annulés soit transférés dans l’espace virtuel (et ce à l’échelle mondiale), plusieurs événements récents ont prouvé que le secteur du fret aérien est bien vivant. plus
Energy shock easing, according to RWI / ISL
The RWI / ISL Container Throughput Index, a measure of global trade activity, decreased slightly in October to a seasonally-adjusted 125 points. This slight decline follows a period of recovery from the impacts of energy price shocks. Chinese ports experienced minor... plus
Quels navires et pour qui?
Un aperçu des navires commandés en Corée du Sud. Finies les années euphoriques 2021 et 2022 pour les armateurs! Mais leurs effets sous forme de navires neufs commencent seulement à se faire ressentir peu à peu sur le marché. Une analyse des commandes en Corée du Sud réalisée par... plus
Swissport and Asyad Holding join forces
Swissport International and Asyad have signed binding transaction agreements for the sale of a 49% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to Asyad. The signatories are embarking on a strategic partnership to jointly drive the development and growth of the aviation ground services... plus
ZIM prioritises safety
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has reiterated its commitment to maintaining operations at East Mediterranean and Israeli ports, with strict safety protocols in place, emphasising safety amidst regional tensions. The carrier has initiated rerouting measures for some ships... plus