"Game over" for another Icelandic carrier 
Without warning, Icelandic low-cost carrier Play has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure fresh funding. While much attention centred on its low-cost passenger model, the airline had also pursued a growing role in airfreight. GSSA giant... more
Kalitta Air to operate two "new" converted freighters soon
AerCap Cargo has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft to Kalitta Air, including the prototype certification unit. The aircraft arrived at Kalitta’s facility in Oscoda, Michigan on 12 and 13 September and are set to enter commercial... more
Southgate updates eco framework
Southgate global has updated its 'Eco Product Framework' to support logistics and fulfilment customers in cutting waste and conserving resources. Based on five principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace and Repair – the framework evaluates existing and new products against... more
Clia strengthens Rio–Minas link
Clia Pouso Alegre, operated by Ictsi, has relocated to a larger facility in Minas Gerais, strengthening the Rio–Minas trade corridor. The new 49,800 sqm site includes a 12,600 sqm warehouse, bonded space for 620 teu, a 1,800-teu depot and a 360 sqm warehouse for exports,... more
Air India sharpens cargo and hub strategy
Air India has partnered with US-based Revenue Technology Services (RTS) to implement AI-powered platforms for cargo revenue management and dynamic pricing. The "Velocity" and "AcceleRate" systems will improve forecasting, rate setting and yield optimisation,... more
Run with ITJ at Breakbulk Americas!
Breakbulk Americas is starting today, 30 September 2025. If you are in Houston, don't miss the chance to take part in the 68th "BUSINESSrun", sponsored by United Heavy Lift and the ITJ as a media partner, which will be held on 1 October! Under the motto... more
Latam Cargo doubles Brussels–Buenos Aires capacity
Latam Cargo Group will strengthen its Europe–South America network with more direct capacity between Brussels and Buenos Aires. From October, the company will increase frequencies from two to four per week, doubling weekly lift to around 80–100 t. The move responds to growing... more
DHL and Hapag-Lloyd decarbonise fuel use
DHL global forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have signed a three-year framework agreement to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in ocean freight through the use of alternative marine fuels. The partners executed their first order in July, achieving a 25,000 t CO₂e well-to-wake... more
Jinan links with Luxembourg, East Midlands
Further to the Jinan Municipal People’s Government, Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) is in the centre of a new Luxembourg–Jinan–East Midlands all-cargo route, its third international service with fifth freedom rights. Operated by Atlas Air with two weekly B777F... more
Chile–China cherry link
A new Cherry Express service by CMA CGM will operate from Chile to China during the 2025 export season, offering a 23-day transit time between San Antonio and Shanghai. The service, dedicated to cherry shipments, is supported by rotation adjustments on the ACSA 1 and M2X... more