Advancing IoT in aviation logistics 
Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence have renewed a partnership, continuing a decade-long collaboration in IoT-enabled ULD management. The alliance has already driven in-flight tracking advancements and expanded Unilode’s digital ULD network to 172,000 units.... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo enhances digital bookings
Freightos has integrated CMA CGM Air Cargo into its WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms, enabling forwarders to access real-time rates and instant booking on key trade routes between the USA, Europe and Asia. The move has enhanced flexibility and efficiency for global... more
Oman Air Cargo extends ULD partnership
Oman Air Cargo has renewed its long-term partnership with Jettainer, extending a ULD management contract by four years. Jettainer will continue to manage 2,000 ULDs, enhancing efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, whilst reducing costs. Oman Air has relied on... more
Turkish takeover of Italian aerospace company
Piaggio Aerospace has signed a preliminary contract to transfer Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation to Turkish UAV / UCAV leader Baykar. Italy’s ministry of enterprises and ‘made in Italy’ approved the transaction late in December 2024. The sale is expected to close in... more
Looking back on a special year – Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo, the global air cargo carrier from Saudi Arabia, demonstrated significant operational growth last year, marked by an increase in cargo volumes and flight activities. The company transported 577,870 t of cargo in 2024, representing 27% growth in transported weight... more
Pharma airport returning to pre-pandemic volumes
Basel-Mulhouse airport plays a strategic role for cargo transport in the trinational logistics cluster, especially so for the pharmaceuticals industry. Cargo handling there increased during the pandemic crisis. In 2024, cargo volumes were still slightly lower than in previous... more
Simplifying EU NCTS5 at Frankfurt airport
Air cargo IT specialist Allivate, a joint venture between Fraport and Dakosy, has introduced ‘Easy Transit’ in its ‘Fair@Link’ cargo community system at Frankfurt airport. The solution automates key steps in the EU NCTS5 transit procedure, reducing manual data entry and... more
You wool not believe the twist in this yarn – CBP
What started as a routine Customs and Border Protection examination of a shipment of yarn from India ended in the seizure of nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills on 16 January. Officers initially examined the shipment, consisting of 96 rolls of black yarn spooled around pink... more
Record growth in air cargo demand – Iata
The newest data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) shows that, compared to 2023, full-year demand in 2024 increased by 11.3%. With those numbers it exceeded record volumes from 2021, according to Iata. Full-year capacity also rose by around 7%, while... more
Harmonising digital operations in Mozambique
Kale Logistics Solutions, an IT services provider from Mumbai, is set to develop Africa’s first airport cargo community system (ACS). The company celebrated this milestone with Mozambique Airport Handling Service (Mahs), a leading airport handling provider supporting aircraft,... more