Zipline expands drone delivery 
Zipline has secured a ground-breaking USD 150 m agreement with the US State Department to significantly enhance its life-saving drone delivery network across Africa. This initiative aims to triple the number of health facilities served, rising from 5,000 to 15,000, ultimately... more
Sky Lease settles claims
Sky Lease has agreed to pay USD 1,030,000 to settle allegations under the False Claims Act related to the inaccurate reporting of US mail delivery times. The Justice Department revealed this settlement, highlighting that the airfreight company, based in Miami, failed to provide... more
Italy sets out new air cargo strategy
Pescara's Abruzzo Airport (PSR) gathered regional leaders and industry players to outline a stronger role for airfreight in central Italy. At the "Cargo Aereo in Decollo" forum held few days ago, discussions focused on how innovation, efficient logistics and... more
VRR launches new pallet range
VRR has entered the global airfreight pallet market with its certified aluminium pallet range, "We Keep It Simple". This move addresses the rising demand for reliable and sustainable freight equipment, showcasing VRR's engineering expertise in a competitive sector. The... more
Jambojet joins Freightos
Freightos has announced that Jambojet Cargo, Kenya's leading regional airline, has joined the WebCargo platform, enhancing digital freight connectivity across East Africa. This integration enables freight forwarders to access Jambojet's nine key routes connecting major economic... more
Emirates reports surge in Kiwi exports
Emirates SkyCargo is witnessing increased demand for premium New Zealand exports as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand takes effect. This landmark agreement is facilitating access for Kiwi producers to Middle Eastern markets,... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more