Lufthansa Cargo completes campus modernisation 
Lufthansa Cargo has successfully completed the first phase of the Lufthansa Cargo Campus at Frankfurt airport, marking a significant milestone in its modernisation efforts. The new head office features 10,000 sqm of office space, with the first 60 workstations set to become... plus
WFS secures freight handling deal 
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of SATS, has secured a contract with China Cargo Airlines for freight handling services at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, coinciding with the airline's resumption of all-freight flights. The contract commenced on 20 November 2025, with WFS... plus
Swissport expands freight capacity 
Swissport has launched a new cargo facility, Terminal 12, at Amsterdam Schiphol, significantly expanding its capacity in Europe's airfreight market. The terminal adds 5,000 sqm of handling space, raising the total footprint to 40,000 sqm, with plans to increase this to 43,800... plus
Airfreight rates soar 
In week 46, airfreight rates increased ahead of Black Friday and Thanksgiving, driven by rising demand from Southeast Asia to the US and Europe. Average spot rates from Asia Pacific rose by 4% week-on-week to USD 4.11 per kg, while tonnages from this manufacturing hub also saw a... plus
Emirates and Lodd partner on drone delivery 
Emirates SkyCargo and Lodd Autonomous have signed an MoU at the Dubai airshow to advance drone-powered logistics solutions, focusing on VTOL aircraft integration across Emirates' global network. The collaboration will include feasibility studies, regulatory engagement and live... plus
Aeronautical services upgrade in French Guiana 
Marseille Gyptis International (MGI) is modernising its aeronautical services in French Guiana through a strategic partnership with CIN France and with support from GIP+. The deployment begins on 1 December, aiming to strengthen control, security and the smooth flow of freight... plus
New UAE maintenance firm strengthens Air One 
Air One International Holdings has launched Air One Technics, a UAE-based enterprise offering line maintenance and continuing airworthiness management for its fleet. Situated at MBR Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, the company aims to support the group's technical operations within... plus
Two seal pups flown 480 km to safety 
Two orphaned seal pups were flown almost 500 km from Jersey to the UK mainland last week, after weather delays made their evacuation increasingly urgent. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) had found the underweight animals at separate locations on the island, but... plus
PayCargo and IBS Software expand partnership 
PayCargo, the leading logistics payment platform, and IBS Software, a SaaS provider for travel and aviation, have strengthened their long-term alliance to enhance digital transformation across the global airfreight industry. The collaboration focuses on integrating PayCargo's... plus
Flying Egypt’s treasures to Hong Kong 
Cathay Cargo has flown 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts – more than 30 t in total – from Shanghai to Hong Kong for the nine-month exhibition "Ancient Egypt Unveiled" which is opening today, 20 November 2025, at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The shipment, handled under... plus

