German airfreight sector warns of cost pressure 
Germany’s airfreight industry is losing cargo to rival hubs due to high costs and bureaucracy, the BDL – the German Aviation Association representing the country’s airlines and airports – warned at a meeting of the Aircargo Club Deutschland (ACD) in Frankfurt. "It’s... more
Aergo Capital sells two 737-800BCFs to WSA
Dublin-based aircraft leasing and asset management company Aergo Capital has completed the sale of two Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to World Star Aviation (WSA). The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 29786 and 29788, strengthen World Star’s regional cargo... more
Strengthening Italy/Africa trade links
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is expanding its network to West Africa as trade and travel between Italy and the region grow. Weekly flights by Neos to Dakar, Boa Vista and Sal, and by Cabo Verde Airlines to Sal, support not only family connections but also commercial... more
Brussels airport opens "Brucargo Central"
Brussels Airport has inaugurated "Brucargo Central", an 83,500 sqm (equivalent to twelve football fields) sustainable logistics hub that increases cargo storage capacity at the airport by 30%. The EUR70 million project replaces eight old buildings with three... more
Air Charter Service opens 40th office in Barcelona
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened a new office in Barcelona, home of Spain's second biggest cargo airport, marking the global charter specialist’s 40th location. The expansion follows recent openings in Perth and Riyadh and reflects ACS’s strong post-pandemic... more
Reporting record pharma growth
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is seeing continued growth in its pharmaceutical and healthcare business, reaching record results in 2025. Speaking at last week's FlyPharma Amsterdam conference, SVP Commercial GertJan Roelands highlighted investments in infrastructure, digital... more
Fuel and Forests for the Future
Latam Cargo Group and Logiztik Alliance, a leader in logistics in Ecuador and Colombia, have jointly managed 574.8 t of CO₂ emissions from Logiztik’s 2024 exports from Colombia. The achievement combines the use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and offsets through... more
Maersk, VietJet: SmartKargo expands partnerships
SmartKargo, an air cargo software provider based in Cambridge, MA, has strengthened its global presence with two new milestones. Maersk has successfully implemented SmartKargo’s advanced air cargo management system into its Own Controlled Air (MOCA) network, improving real-time... more
WFS expands e-commerce handling in Frankfurt
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Sats company, has signed a long-term lease for two warehouses at Frankfurt Airport, expanding its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services from January 2026. "Frankfurt is a focal point for global forwarders... more
Luxcargo Handling: digital upgrade with IBS Software
Luxcargo Handling, the ground handling subsidiary of Cargolux, has partnered with the Indian logistics IT company IBS Software to modernise and digitise operations at Luxembourg Airport – one of Europe’s top cargo hubs. Handling up to 1.2 million t of freight annually, the... more