Looking for new ways to support African airlines 
The African Development Bank has held workshops with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and ATR to explore ways of strengthening access to finance for African airlines. In spite of efforts by governments, public institutions and private stakeholders, a large share of air traffic... more
Etihad Cargo partners with Wallenborn Transports
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder service (RFS) partner for Europe to expand its scheduled and specialised services in 27 countries, facilitating cargo transports between Etihad Cargo's main... more
AF KLMP Cargo partners with Salesforce and Vonage
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AF KLMP Cargo) has partnered with Salesforce and Vonage to innovate its global customer service with a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution. This provides customers with faster, better service by phone and digital channels,... more
Adding Cairo to network
As of today, 4 July 2023, Ethiopian Airlines is operating weekly freighter flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo, the capital city of Egpyt with one of Africa’s biggest airports. The service adds Cairo as the 34th freighter destination of Ethiopian Airlines Group in Africa.... more
Less sizzurp on the streets of Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted an illicit shipment of codeine syrup from the United Kingdom that was destined to an address in Philadelphia. The shipment, which was destined to an address in Philadelphia, arrived on 13 June 2023 manifested as... more
MSC Air Cargo partners with IBS Software
IBS Software, a global leader of SaaS solutions to the travel and cargo industry, has been selected by the air cargo unit of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as a strategic partner in a bid to digitally transform its air cargo operations. iCargo, a tool developed by IBS... more
NAP launches six sub-industry networks
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has reformed and strengthened its air cargo logistics platform this year, enabling members to cooperate more efficiently with six sub-industry networks. The new structure provides air cargo logistics firms with the opportunity to apply for membership in... more
Tiaca: a successful first in Africa
Tiaca’s first regional event in Africa, held 19 – 21 June 2023 in Nairobi, brought together 200 delegates from the industry to discuss issues that affect Africa’s air cargo market and gave insight into how to do business within Africa. Issues such as Saatm, AFCFTA,... more
Not only kangaroos...
...but also koalas can make big jumps. Last week, TAP Air Cargo flew Gowi Nee Bu, a two-year-old male koala, in the cabin of a A320neo from Paris to Lisbon, where he is taking part of the zoo's conservation programmes for endangered species. Close to reaching sexual... more
Known for two years, but still so much to do
Airforwarders Association (AFA) executive director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October, affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to... more