A “Gateway Star” is born 
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in as part of a strategic partnership with DSV, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7 September 2023. The route, named by DSV as... plus
ZIM and MSC forge operational pact
ZIM and MSC have signed an operational cooperation agreement to enhance efficiency and service quality on multiple trade routes. The partnership involves vessel sharing, slot purchases and swaps. The aim is to offer cost efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service for... plus
Spot rate at its lowest in more than three years
According to the latest weekly market analysis from Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, the global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Of ten major trade lanes, only China-USA and Southeast Asia-USA... plus
La supply chain et mère Nature 
Le lourd tribut exigé par les catastrophes naturelles. Autrefois c’était surtout le problème des réassurances. Aujourd’hui, tous les acteurs de la supply chain doivent faire attention davantage aux effets des catastrophes naturelles. Les basses eaux sont de nouveau d’actualité. plus
Bengaluru sets new benchmark for mango exports
In 2023, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) processed an export of 6,84,648 kg of mangoes, more than doubling (+124%) the 3,05,521 kg exported in the previous year. Furthermore, this season's exports saw an 86% increase in the number of pieces,... plus
Etihad Cargo boosts belly capacity
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer additional belly hold cargo capacity via 90 new passenger flights as part of the airline's winter schedule starting September 2023 and operate 29 weekly flights to new destinations. The airline will... plus
Un voilier au salon de l’aéronautique
À bâtons rompus avec Jean-Philippe Tison, SVP Aerospace and Defense, Bolloré Logistics. En mars, Jean-Philippe Tison a été promu à la tête de la branche Aerospace and Defense, un domaine important pour Bolloré Logistics. Au service du logisticien d’envergure mondiale depuis 2019... plus
Qatar Airways Cargo launches "SecureLift"
Qatar Airways Cargo is launching its special product "SecureLift" under its ‘Vision 2027’ and ‘Next Generation’ strategy. "SecureLift" allocates dedicated resources to cater to the specialised needs of valuable and vulnerable shipments. The software... plus
Premier coup en Europe?
Q Terminals du Qatar achète Kramer Group, une PME forte. Alors que la néerlandaise Kramer Group est un acteur traditionnel au port de Rotterdam, Q Terminals se lance, avec cette reprise, pour la première fois sur la scène internationale. L’exploitant de terminaux du Qatar a... plus
Holiday season ends, air cargo rebounds
World ACD’s data reveal that global tonnages increased in the third full week of August (21 to 27 August), following a similar pattern as one year ago, mainly driven by Europe rebounding from the holiday season, while rates remained stable. Comparing weeks 33 and 34 (14 to... plus