Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a new Leadership Academy for staff in stations in North America in collaboration with Abilene Christian University (ACU). The course aims to develop operational management skills, create a pathway for career growth by equipping participants with the know-how for bigger responsibilities, and position WFS as an employer-of-choice in the cargo and ground handling markets. The first 28 participants of the Leadership Academy, who are a blend of existing WFS team members and recent recruits, are part of a 15-week leadership tr ..read more

IAG Cargo launches a brand-new service between Dublin and Denver IAG Cargo enhances capacity with larger aircraft type on services between Dublin and Toronto IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is announcing a new route between Dublin (DUB) and Denver (DEN) for the first time in its history.IAG Cargo customers will have the opportunity to transport goods directly between Dublin and Denver with a frequency of four times per week, utilising an Airbus 330-200 aircraft.Additionally, services between Dublin and Toronto (YYZ) will also see a boost in capacity due ..read more

The carrier boasts new routes and increased service out of Europe and Asia American Airlines Cargo is announcing its summer widebody schedule with new routes and increases for the 2024 season. Out of Europe, the carrier is operating new flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Some of these seasonal routes started as early as April while others w ..read more

Lufthansa Cargo has launched regular freighter flights to Riga Airport to meet demand from manufacturers and importers in Latvia. The new service will operate once per week utilising one of the carrier’s Airbus A321 freighters, which offer a capacity of 28 tonnes. With the new service, Riga becomes the only Baltic airport to have a regular freighter flight from Lufthansa Cargo. RIX Riga Airport said that the new flights will allow Latvian manufacturers to plan ahead and reach markets in the Lufthansa network faster than previously. Local entrepreneurs in turn will be able to “import ..read more

● In just 21 days, over 400 flights transported flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to  destinations across South America, Europe, Australia, and the United States to celebrate Mother’s Day. ● The total transported amounted to 552 million flower stems, including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums, marking a 93% increase compared to the volume moved during a typical three-week period. The LATAM group, through its cargo subsidiaries, concluded a historic season for Mother’s  Day by leading the transportation of flowers from South America to the world for this  ..read more

Air cargo tonnages from Central & South America (CSA) continued to surge in the final full week of April, as flower growers, retailers and their logistics providers ship in flowers ahead of upcoming Mother’s Day events in May in North America and other parts of the world, while air cargo has also returned to growth from most of the other main world regions.   According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping ou ..read more

(Barcelona, Spain) – WebCargo by Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO), a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, is excited to announce that Singapore Airlines’ cargo capacity is now being offered on WebCargo’s platform.  This relationship with Singapore Airlines underscores WebCargo’s position as the leading digital platform for the air freight industry, offering its users an end-to-end booking experience while expanding its reach in the Asia-Pacific region. Digital bookings for shipments from Asia origins on WebCargo more than doubled between ..read more

Etihad Cargo has become one of only five global airlines to hold IATA CEIV Pharma, Fresh, Live Animals and Lithium Batteries certifications. IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification demonstrates Etihad Cargo’s commitment to improving safety and mitigating the risks associated with transporting lithium battery shipments. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the t ..read more

Global air cargo tonnages exhibited stability in October 2023, with only a marginal 1% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data released by WorldACD Market Data. This minor dip is a significant improvement from earlier in the year when the year-on-year decline was as high as 10% in the first quarter, 6% in the second quarter, and 3% in the third quarter. Nonetheless, the decrease in October should be viewed as stabilization rather than a full recovery, considering that in October 2022, tonnages had already experienced a substantial 13% decline compared to t ..read more

Global air cargo volumes and spot rates edged up marginally in October, but overall demand remained muted, diminishing hope of a traditional year-end revenue boost for airlines and freight forwarders, according to Xeneta’s latest weekly market analysis. Latest industry data shows a 2% month-over-month improvement in air freight volumes in October, which was sub-seasonal compared to the previous five years, while general air cargo spot rates edged up 2% versus September to USD 2.28 per kg, rising above seasonal rates in the opening two weeks of October for the first time since mid-May 2023 befo ..read more