Scania strengthens executive board 
Scania has announced three key appointments to its executive board to enhance performance and competitiveness amid rapid industry changes. The company will unify its sales and marketing with commercial operations into a new division called Scania Commercial, effective 1 January... more
Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan enhance ship care
Steelpaint's partnership with BW Epic Kosan underscores the importance of zinc primers in protecting structural steel on vessels. As shipowners seek coatings that reduce docking time and extend maintenance intervals, BW Epic Kosan's continued reliance on Steelpaint's... more
Emirates reports surge in Kiwi exports
Emirates SkyCargo is witnessing increased demand for premium New Zealand exports as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand takes effect. This landmark agreement is facilitating access for Kiwi producers to Middle Eastern markets,... more
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