Questions after DHL crash in Vilnius 
DHL flight QY5960 from Leipzig (LEJ) to Vilnius (VNO), operated by a B737-400 converted freighter of the Spanish company Swiftair, was destroyed yesterday morning, 25 November 2024, when it collided with terrain while approaching the airport of the Lithuanian capital. One pilot... more
UAE: promoting economic competitiveness
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has extended its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the UAE’s ministry of industry and advanced technology (MOIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to in-country value (ICV)-certified companies. This... more
Experiencing the benefits of new HDPE pallets
Latam Cargo Group is introducing a groundbreaking initiative in Chile, to be continued in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil, by replacing traditional wooden and conventional plastic pallets with recycled plastic pallets made from beverage boxes. This project will enhance... more
Another five years at GCIA
The Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) will expand its initial contract with cargo service giant United Parcel Service (UPS), which began air cargo operations at the airport in November of 2020. The initial deal was concluded in May 2020. The agreement announced on... more
Menzies makes entry in Malaysia
Menzies Aviation has secured a new ground handling licence to deliver cargo, passenger, ramp and cargo services at Kuala Lumpur international airport (KUL). Menzies Aviation Malaysia - a joint venture with Malaysian supply chain management company, MMAG Holdings - will begin... more
Deepening collaboration with Shenzhen airport
Last week, Time Matters Courier Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Matters, part of the Lufthansa Cargo group, signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS), marking a significant step towards a collaboration. Wong Ching... more
UK freezes Iran Air's assets
1,000 days since the beginning of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK government has put Iran’s national airline, Iran Air, under an asset freeze which will further restrict its direct, scheduled commercial air services to and from the UK. As a state-owned airline,... more
Maskargo joins forces with Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new strategic cooperation with Maskargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership was inaugurated by Qatar Airways cargo’s chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, and Maskargo’s chief executive, Mark Jason Thomas.... more
More time for pets
On 1 November, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo introduced updates to its Iata Ceiv-certified live animals product, enhancing services to extend journey times from 17 to 24 hours and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. According to the cargo... more
First airline joins “Move to -15°C” coalition
Emirates has joined the Move to -15°C global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. First launched at COP 28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15°C coalition aims to redefine frozen food temperature standards and reduce energy... more