Cargo News
Freight West Atlantic sells two ATP freighters
The sale of the two BAE-ATP freighters is part of a strategic partnership with EnComm Ltd, which is based out of Nairobi, Kenya.
Freight FedEx announces investment in its Memphis hub
US courier delivery services company FedEx has announced to invest in its headquarter and hub airport in Memphis, Tennessee.
Freight DHL plans logistics hub at Vienna Airport
DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight have signed a contract for purchasing land in the Vienna Airport region. The new campus is set to become DHL´s gateway to Eastern Europe.
Freight Brussels Airport to invest 100 million Euro in logistics buildings
Belgium’s largest airport has announced plans to invest 100 million Euros in new logistics buildings.
Freight Atlas Air acquires two Boeing 777 freighters
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced that it will acquire two Boeing 777 freighters from LATAM. The aircraft will be used for ACMI services.
Freight First Air receives first modified ATR42 freighter
First Air, a Canadian regional carrier, has received its first modified ATR 42 dedicated-freighter.
Freight DHL Express opens Brussels Airport Hub
DHL Express has officially opened its new freight hub at Brussels Airport.
Freight Western Global Airlines to expand cargo operations
The US Department of Transport has approved the expansion plans for cargo operator Western Global Airlines (WGA). Seven new destinations are confirmed to be served.
Freight Southwest Cargo to start international shipping
Southwest Cargo has announced to begin international cargo shipping in May 2018, pending government approvals. The first destinations are set to be in Mexico.
Freight NCA and Singapore Airlines Cargo announce partnership
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Singapore Airlines Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a strategic partnership.
Freight UPS Airlines orders more B747-8F and B767-F
US cargo airlines UPS Airlines has announced to order additional Boeing cargo aircraft.
Freight Air Cargo demand raises up to 9% in 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a statement about the behavior of global air freight markets in year 2017. According to the report, the demand for freight grew by 9%, marking double the growth from 2016.
Freight Bangkok and Liege airport plan to share cargo knowledge
The airports of Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi and Liege have announced a strategic partnership to share cargo know-how.
Freight Lufthansa Cargo increases number of flights to Japan
Lufthansa Cargo has announced, that it will increase freighter services to Japan.
Freight Cargojet announces new services to South America and Europe
Canadian Cargojet has announced to open new international cargo routes to South America and Europe, starting in February 2018.
Freight Cincinnati Airport handled over one million tons in 2017
Cincinnati Airport has announced the annual cargo figures.
Freight FedEx Express opens new Shanghai Cargo hub
FedEx Express has announced the official opening of its new FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub located at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Freight Boeing unveils unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle prototype
Boeing has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prototype. The multi-copter will be used for Cargo services. Initial flight tests have been completed.
Freight Turkish Airlines orders three B777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced a firm order by the carrier for three more Boeing 777 Freighters. The aircraft will add to the existing cargo fleet of 11 aircraft.
Freight Amazon Air expands its cargo fleet
Amazon Air’s fleet has grown to 32 freighters in December 2017.