Shaking hands with Asia 
Wide-body and short-haul freighters from EFW. Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a German centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions that is a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, recently reached a milestone; and also found two new partners in the Far... more
Gifts from heaven 
As online orders increase towards the end of the year, the Australian air cargo company Qantas Freight is preparing to deliver international and domestic freight totalling more than 50,000 t during the Christmas season. To match the atmosphere of the festive season, the carrier... more
Winning even more shipments
US-based Delta Cargo, the cargo arm of Delta Air Lines, has entered into a long-term agreement with Cargo One, a digital airfreight procurement platform. Freight forwarders worldwide will soon enjoy expanded digital access to Delta Cargo services using the industry’s go-to... more
Combatting donkey skin trafficking
Emirates is partnering with the NPO Donkey Sanctuary against donkey skin trafficking. In the first quarter of 2024, the carrier already banned the transport of donkey hides by extending its "zero-tolerance policy on the carriage of banned species, hunting trophies and other... more
Qatar Airways Cargo launches interline e-bookings
According to its press release, Qatar Airways Cargo is the first air cargo carrier to launch online interline bookings with instant confirmations on its platform. From now on, interline partners no longer need to contact local staff and will receive real-time information and... more
First class equine air travel
Manestream Logistics, a major player in the equine transportation industry, is strengthening its weekly services with Amerijet International Airlines for horse shipments from Miami to Brussels and Brussels to Miami. Directed by a team of horse professionals, Manestream is... more
Embracing digital solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a new tool to its digital landscape for cargo operations. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, E-Quote marks a significant milestone on the airline’s long-standing digitisation strategy.... more
Westjet Cargo launches blood donation campaign
The shipping and trade service Westjet Cargo has been transporting blood and plasma products for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for over five years. To strengthen the relationship between the organisations, the airline launched a national campaign "to raise awareness... more
Amerijet: 50 years of air cargo in Latin America
Amerijet International Airlines is celebrating its 50th birthday. The Miami-based airfreight company started out in 1974 with a single aircraft, as reported in a press release. Meanwhile, Amerijet operates twelve Boeing 767 freighters and has evolved into a major player in the... more
Dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint
Dnata Logistics, member of Dnata Group, has broken ground on a new 57,000 sqm warehouse in Dubai South, a large single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate. The expansion is strategically located near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum... more