Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand 
Just ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025, which runs from today, 16 June, until 22 June, Airbus released its latest 'Global Market Forecast', projecting a 60% increase in air cargo traffic by 2044. This growth will drive demand for 970 new freighters over the next two decades,... more
DHL investing in the Middle East
The DHL Group will invest more than EUR 500 million in the Middle East by 2030, focusing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The investments span all four DHL divisions and aim to expand infrastructure, fleet and warehousing, whilst boosting service capabilities. According... more
Southern Pacific freshness 
Seafrigo is expanding its multimodal services by adding two new facilities in Santiago de Chile, and simultaneously positioning itself as a strong logistics partner for the country’s booming export industry. more
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... more
New AHS/Menzies cargo terminal opens in Amman
The new cargo terminal at Ammam's Queen Alia airport has officially opened, marking a key step in transforming Jordan into a regional logistics hub. Operated by AHS Jordan, a partner of "Menzies Aviation", the 8,000 sqm facility includes a fully automated handling... more
Airfreight tonnages rebound in May
After a sharp decline in April, global air cargo volumes rose by 4% month-on-month in May, according to World ACD. The recovery was driven by a trans-Pacific rebound, following the partial rollback of new US tariffs on low-value imports from China. Year-on-year, May volumes... more
Oman Air Cargo secures European ground handling partners
At Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, Oman Air Cargo appointed CHI Aviation Handling as its new ground handling agent at Frankfurt airport, with effect from 1 July 2025. The airline simultaneously renewed contracts with four long-standing partners in Europe, namely Swissport at... more
Logistics for time-critical needs
Trans-o-flex has introduced a new business unit offering logistics services for urgent, critical or sensitive consignments. The ‘Special Services’ team handles time-sensitive operations such as direct courier runs or air charters. One example includes the door-to-hospital... more
SkyCargo solutions for engines
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai-based carrier, has established a new vertical, called ‘Aerospace and Engineering’, which combines the expertise, speed and efficiency that ‘Aircraft Engines’ and ‘Emirates AOG’ previously offered. One solution it offers is... more
MIP completes first phase of Eastern Med hub
Mersin International Port (MIP), a major gateway on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, has completed the first construction phase of its new East Med Hub 2. The USD 455 million expansion includes the full dredging works and the extension of the quay wall from 500 to 880 m, now... more