NorthPort acquires cranes to enhance capacity 
NorthPort, operated by International Container Terminal Services, is acquiring two Konecranes Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbour cranes to bolster its operational capabilities and support growing domestic trade volumes. These cranes, with a 41-t lifting capacity and 46-m outreach,... 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
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
Chapman Freeborn wins innovation award
Chapman Freeborn, a global charter specialist, was honoured with the innovation in regional service expansion award at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2025, held during the Dubai Airshow on 19 November 2025. This recognition underscores the company's strategic growth and... more
Flying Egypt’s treasures to Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo has flown 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts – more than 30 t in total – from Shanghai to Hong Kong for the nine-month exhibition "Ancient Egypt Unveiled" which is opening today, 20 November 2025, at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The shipment, handled under... more
DSV expands Shanghai Star route
DSV has broadened its Shanghai Star airfreight charter route, connecting Asia directly to Latin America via Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). This expansion enhances the global express network's capacity, offering flexible, high-value air cargo solutions with... more
IAG Cargo welcomes MASkargo
IAG Cargo has expanded its global handling capabilities by partnering with MASkargo, the freight division of Malaysia Aviation Group, to manage its operations at London Heathrow. All MASkargo shipments are processed through IAG Cargo's Premia facility, enhancing connectivity at... more
Global leaders convene for maritime trade resilience
The International Chamber of Shipping, in collaboration with Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau and Shipowners Association, hosted the second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong amid rising geopolitical tensions. The summit focused on building resilient supply... more
AIT expands with first Indonesia facility
AIT Worldwide Logistics has inaugurated its first office in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking its expansion into southeast Asia and making it the eighth country in the AIT-Asia network. The new facility responds to rising regional demand, especially within Indonesia's thriving... more
European Cargo joins global ULD pooling drive
European Cargo, a UK-based operator of converted A340-600F freighters, has partnered with Unilode Aviation Solutions to implement a digital ULD pooling management system across its global cargo operations. This collaboration enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs... more