Ofac fines forwarder for sanctions breaches 
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (Ofac) has reached a USD 1.61 million settlement with freight forwarder Fracht FWO Inc over apparent violations of various sanctions regimes, including Venezuela and Iran. Between May and June 2022, Fracht contracted a charter operated... more
Helsinki and Istanbul gain express hubs
Two express logistics giants have inaugurated major new facilities in Europe. DHL Express has opened its largest-ever Finnish investment at Helsinki-Vantaa airport (pictured) – a EUR 100 million gateway with direct apron access, a 16,000 sqm terminal, 90 loading bays with EV... more
Liège airport rolls out 'LGG Tracking'
Liège airport (LGG), ranked fifth in Europe and Belgium’s leading cargo hub, has launched 'LGG Tracking' as part of its wider 'Cargoland' digitalisation programme. Developed with technology provider NSI, the platform provides a single source of truth for... more
Astral completes first in-house 'C check' in Kenya
Nairobi-based Astral Aviation has successfully completed a heavy 'C check' on one of its Boeing B767-200 freighters (5Y-SNL) at its Kenyan facilities. The inspection, carried out in May and June, marks a milestone for the carrier as it was conducted entirely by... more
SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet
Delta Cargo has chosen Scan Global Logistics (SGL) as its designated freight forwarder under the US Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) programme. Established in 1951, CRAF enables commercial airlines to supplement US military airlift capacity for global missions. The partnership,... more
Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its 'ExpediteTC°' service, strengthening cold-chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals and life sciences shipments. Its 24/7 control tower now covers shipments in active temperature-controlled units, allowing real-time monitoring and... more
Financing freighters for Dubai’s trade
Emirates NBD has signed a USD 350 million deal with Emirates Airline to finance two new Boeing B777-200LR freighters, strengthening Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet and supporting the UAE’s role as a global logistics hub. The agreement marks the bank’s first direct mortgage-style... more
Istanbul–Iceland link boosts Turkey–US cargo flows
Icelandair Cargo has launched operations in Turkey, in partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of the ECS Group. From today, 5 September 2025, four weekly Boeing B737 Max flights will connect Istanbul (IST) with Keflavik (KEF), linking Turkish exporters with... more
FedEx expanding Tokyo gateway for freight growth
FedEx is set to expand its gateway at Tokyo’s Narita international airport (NRT), doubling its size to 8,500 sqm and adding two warehouse buildings. One will house an advanced parcel-sorting system tailored for cross-border e-commerce flows, while the other will serve as a... more
ANA–NCA deal brings freighters back to Frankfurt
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) is returning to Frankfurt airport with Boeing B747-8F services today, 4 September 2025, after a 15-year absence. The airline will operate via Anchorage and Amsterdam, as well as offering direct rotations via Anchorage. The addition positions Frankfurt... more