New connection to the Netherlands 
Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol, following the arrival of its first flight from Muscat a week ago, on 1 July 2025. The Boeing B787-9 service will operate four times a week, with a payload of 18 t, transporting goods such... more
Quality alliance for global cargo
Emirates SkyCargo has signed a service quality agreement with Kuehne+Nagel, reinforcing their joint commitment to delivering consistently good performances in air cargo services. The agreement includes specific performance metrics, including the NFD milestone (notification of... more
My Freighter connects Tashkent and Hangzhou
The Uzbek airline My Freighter has completed its first flight to Xiaoshan international airport (HGH), which serves Hangzhou, thus strengthening its China–Central Asia cargo network. The inaugural service from Tashkent to Hangzhou, where the Alibaba Group is headquartered,... more
Highlighting innovation in specialised airfreight
At the latest forum of the Aircargo Club Deutschland (ACD), a German platform for airfreight dialogue established in 1963, experts discussed the rising demand and challenges in specialised airfreight. From pharma and live animals to emergency shipments, the panel's members... more
USPS aviation network reviewed
A new Unites States Postal service (USPS) audit shows that the agency’s switch to UPS as its primary air cargo provider in late 2024 has reduced transport spending by 43% in Q1 of financial 2025. The USD 10 billion contract follows a strategic move to consolidate volumes and cut... more
Transporting terracotta treasures
Cathay Cargo has transported ten terracotta warriors and around 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the exhibition 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor'. Organised with Chinese and Australian partners, the pieces are on show at the WA Museum Boola Bardip until... more
ANA gains green light; honours heritage
ANA Holdings has received conditional approval from China’s market regulator to acquire Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), clearing the last major hurdle for the deal. The merger was delayed eight times but is now set to be completed on 1 August, transferring NCA from NYK Line to... more
Aerion unveils strategic cargo concept
Aerion introduced its new cargo strategy at the ACE Munich event a month ago, positioning itself as a think tank for airlines aiming to rethink their freight operations. Offering modular, customisable support in the commercial, technical, operational and support fields,... more
FedEx launches its first Taiwan–Korea flights
FedEx has launched its first direct cargo flight between Taiwan and South Korea, strengthening intra-Asian trade and enhancing capacity for time-sensitive shipments. The new service operates daily between Taoyuan airport and FedEx's Incheon gateway (pictured), linking two of... more
Ethiopian adds Urumqi; boosts Afro–Asian cargo flows
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between its hub in Addis Ababa and Urumqi (China). The inaugural flight to the capital of Xinjiang was greeted with a water cannon salute at Diwopu international airport. Services will fly on Mondays and... more