A “Gateway Star” is born 
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in as part of a strategic partnership with DSV, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7 September 2023. The route, named by DSV as... more
ZIM and MSC forge operational pact
ZIM and MSC have signed an operational cooperation agreement to enhance efficiency and service quality on multiple trade routes. The partnership involves vessel sharing, slot purchases and swaps. The aim is to offer cost efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service for... more
Spot rate at its lowest in more than three years
According to the latest weekly market analysis from Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, the global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Of ten major trade lanes, only China-USA and Southeast Asia-USA... more
The supply chain and Mother Nature 
More natural catastrophes take a higher toll. In the past it used to be mainly reinsurance companies that were concerned. Today, however, all of the players in the supply chain have to pay more attention to the effects of natural disasters. Low water levels are currently an... more
Bengaluru sets new benchmark for mango exports
In 2023, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) processed an export of 6,84,648 kg of mangoes, more than doubling (+124%) the 3,05,521 kg exported in the previous year. Furthermore, this season's exports saw an 86% increase in the number of pieces,... more
Etihad Cargo boosts belly capacity
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer additional belly hold cargo capacity via 90 new passenger flights as part of the airline's winter schedule starting September 2023 and operate 29 weekly flights to new destinations. The airline will... more
An aerospace fair with a deepsea ship
In conversation with Jean-Philippe Tison, Bolloré Logistics’ senior vice-president for aerospace and defence. In March Jean-Philippe Tison was appointed as the new head of Bolloré Logistics’ aerospace and defence division – one of the company’s key units. This represented a step... more
Qatar Airways Cargo launches "SecureLift"
Qatar Airways Cargo is launching its special product "SecureLift" under its ‘Vision 2027’ and ‘Next Generation’ strategy. "SecureLift" allocates dedicated resources to cater to the specialised needs of valuable and vulnerable shipments. The software... more
Eyeing the European market
Qatari firm Q Terminals acquires a Dutch SME. The Kramer Group from the Netherlands is a strong player in the port of Rotterdam. Q Terminals, in turn, stepped into the international limelight for the first time recently by buying the Dutch firm. The Qatari terminal operator has... more
Holiday season ends, air cargo rebounds
World ACD’s data reveal that global tonnages increased in the third full week of August (21 to 27 August), following a similar pattern as one year ago, mainly driven by Europe rebounding from the holiday season, while rates remained stable. Comparing weeks 33 and 34 (14 to... more