JAL Cargo about to resume maindeck ops 
Japan Airlines' return into the full freighter business, which was announced ten months ago, will take place next Monday, 19 February 2024, when its first B767-300ERF will launch the Tokyo (NRT) - Taipei route. According to Japan's flag carrier, the maindeck operations will... more
Swissport's "flower corridor"
Over 9,000 t of love blossoms travel safely through Swissport’s flower corridor, from the fields of the Kenyan highlands to Europe. In the world of flower exports, where time sensitivity and freshness are non-negotiable, Swissport takes centre stage as a key player in the... more
Riga: Baltic cargo hub coming up
Latvia’s national airline Airbaltic is teaming up with UPB Nams, a construction company, to build a Baltic cargo hub at RIX Riga Airport. It will be the largest dedicated air cargo handling centre in the Baltics, confirming Riga airport's position as a major air cargo hub.... more
Latecomers lose volume, retain places
In addition to the overview of European cargo airports in 2023 based on data from ACI Europe, which you can find on p. 6 of today's ITJ 09-10/2024, the airports of Paris (CDG) and Luxembourg (LUX) have now published their results for the month of December, which arrived after... more
The price is the freight business
The European Commission (EC) approved Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines on 13 February 2024. The approval comes in the form of conditional clearance, which is subject to the carrier’s compliance with certain commitments agreed upon with the EC. To... more
Hong Kong carrier adds third European destination
Only few days after launching a service to London (STN), its second new European destination after Milan (MXP), Hong Kong Air Cargo has introduced a new e-commerce route connecting Hong Kong and Liège in Belgium, with all-cargo flights operated by A330-200F. Liège airport... more
Maersk: 70,000 connections at one click
Adding to its integrated logistics portfolio, A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched a fully digital offering for customers seeking to purchase airfreight solutions. Customers can book their air cargo requirements through a simple online tool offering instant prices for as many... more
KQ Cargo shifts into higher gear
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has expanded its network to include direct cargo flights between Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mogadishu in Somalia. The new route will be served once a week, effective 9 February 2024, with the frequency to grow to two weekly... more
Scrap metal instead of cut flowers
It's not just flowers that have been flown from South America to the USA these days. On 12 February, the US department of justice completed the enforcement of a final order for forfeiture of a B747 cargo plane, previously owned by Mahan Air, a sanctioned Iranian airline... more
AA Cargo delivers tonnes of love
American Airlines Cargo has moved more than 544,310 kg of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The flowers mainly travelled from Europe and Latin America during 1 – 10 February, bound for locations worldwide to ensure the seasonal blooms are fresh and ready for the celebrations.... more