Air Transport News Monitoring

New air cargo route links China's Xinjiang and Zurich

URUMQI, May 12 (Xinhua) -- A new air cargo route was launched on Sunday, linking Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Zurich in Switzerland. A cargo flight loaded with 49 tonnes of cross-border e-commerce goods took off from …

China-U.S. Air Cargo Plummets After End of Duty-Free Loophole

Air cargo between China and the U.S. has plunged since Washington scrapped duty-free treatment for low-value parcels from China, as freighter flights were canceled and shipping rates collapsed. “Most U.S.-bound cargo flights have stopped, and rates have …

Saudi Civil Aviation Authority and several security managers of Saudi air transport companies inspect Tripoli’s Mitiga ...

How the tech-powered future of air cargo is taking flight

As the air cargo market continues to grow, cutting-edge solutions are essential for solving capacity challenges, improving operational workflows, and promoting sustainability in the industry. The air freight industry stands at an unprecedented crossroads …

News in Brief Podcast | Week 19 | Airfreight nosedive and blank sailings

In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including a possible end to the Red Sea crisis and a depressing outlook for US truckers.   The Loadstar’s managing …

Asia-U.S. Air Cargo Shipments Slide

Airplanes are carrying less cargo to the U.S., in large part because importers have paused shipments of e-commerce packages and other goods to avoid hefty tariffs on goods made in China. Air cargo to the U.S. is down about 20% or 30% from a year ago, …

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 18) - 2025

Air cargo tonnages declined steeply last week from Asia Pacific, and specifically from China and Hong Kong to the USA, ahead of the changes to US ‘de minimis’ rules on 2 May, with 1 May ‘Labor Day’ holidays and Japan’s ‘Golden Week’ holidays also …

Brazilian fruit exports to Europe rise via air cargo

Azul Linhas Aéreas has observed a rise in demand for air cargo transport services to Europe, noting this trend as an increasingly viable option. The company's logistics division, Azul Cargo, highlighted its performance in the first quarter of 2025, …

ATCL, LAM agree to enhance air transport services in major cities of Tanzania, Mozambique 

DAR ES SALAAM: MOZAMBICAN President Daniel Chapo has revealed that one of the key agreements reached with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is the enhancement of air transport through cooperation between the national …

Syria signs air transport agreements with Turkish and Saudi airlines to transport Syrian pilgrims

Damascus, SANA- the Hajj and Umrah Directorate at the Ministry of Endowments signed on Thursday, contracts to transport Syrian pilgrims for the Hajj season of 1446 AH (2025 AD) with Turkish Airlines in Istanbul and Centromo Airlines in Jeddah. The …

Maastricht Aachen Airport appoints Pascale De Mieter to lead cargo ops

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Pascale De Mieter as cargo sales executive, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to expanding its cargo handling operations. In her new role, De Mieter will focus on driving growth in high-demand verticals such …

Turkish Cargo and Atlas Air Worldwide sign long-term partnership

Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s ongoing efforts to expand its global …

Atlas Air to operate B747- 400F for Turkish Cargo under ACMI deal

Leading U.S.-based cargo and charter airline Atlas Air has announced a new long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Turkish Cargo, the cargo division of Turkish Airlines. As part of the agreement, Atlas Air will operate a …

Kuehne+Nagel expands operations at Liege Airport

Liege Airport (LGG) announced that Kuehne+Nagel will expand operations at LGG with continued support from Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas). "This milestone reinforces Liege Airport's growing reputation as a strategic hub for global freight, and …

IATA calls on Middle East co-operation to ensure ‘no country left behind’

Speaking at the IATA Aviation Day Middle East North Africa event in Jeddah on 7 May, the airline association’s senior vice-president, operations, safety & security, Nick Careen, flagged the above-average air transport growth expected in the region over …

SAATM: The path to expanding and achieving Africa’s aviation potential

A comprehensive analysis of ACI Africa’s survey on The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) implementation by African airport members. The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) was established as a strategic framework to liberalise air …

Media Review: May 12

PRESIDENT RADEV PROPOSES REFERENDUM ON EURO ADOPTION The main focus of most publications over the weekend were reactions to President Rumen Radev planning to propose a referendum on the adoption of the euro. He specified he will propose the following …

How Ukraine Can Earn Billions from Its Geopolitical Position

Geography is a nation's destiny, and Ukraine's position is far from a disadvantage. The country stands before a strategic opportunity: to connect China, the world’s largest manufacturing hub, with the European Union, one of Earth’s largest consumer …

Assessing Nigeria’s business competitiveness for private sector participation, By Dipo Baruwa

Over the past three decades, Nigeria has anchored its socio-economic development strategy on the active participation of the private sector across virtually all sectors of the economy. This policy orientation has been shaped by two key factors: the global …

NTTRDirectory.com Now Lets Shops Post and Hire Diesel Mechanics Faster Nationwide

New NTTRDirectory.com feature helps truck repair shops hire diesel mechanics faster, connecting them with top talent for truck repair jobs nationwide. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NTTRDirectory.com, the trusted …

MacDonald-Bedford Announces Strategic Reset, New President, and Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Raleigh, NC

Raleigh welcomes MacDonald-Bedford! SDVOSB names new President & relocates HQ, ready for growth & innovation in AEC consulting. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B), a Service- …

Aion Now Offers 3.25% APY High Yield Business Accounts

Aion's High Yield Business Account offers businesses significant value, especially when compared to most banks that offer no more than 0.07% APY. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aion announces its new High …

New Uses For Artificial Intelligence In The Construction Industry

7 Ways AI Has Potential To Minimize Risk, Disputes & Litigation In Construction MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In industry reports by some of the largest consulting companies in the world, including Deloitte, …

BEET Launches BEET Enterprise to Power Intelligent Manufacturing at Scale

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEET, the AI-enabled global industrial IoT platform specializing in intelligent manufacturing, today announced the launch of BEET Enterprise, a powerful new version of the BEET …

Shipping containers entering a new marketplace with the power of Agentic AI

Net Feasa unveils Agentic Control Tower™ novel AI Platform NATIONAL HARBOUR, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Net Feasa, a leader in supply chain digitalisation, today announced the launch of Agentic Control Tower™, an end-to-end …

HACCP and Food Safety Auditor Training Course

eHACCP.org’s newest publication is titled Certified HACCP and Food Safety Auditor Course LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eHACCP.org, an online HACCP and food safety training platform specializing in offering industry …

ISAAC Certified by U.S. Department of Defense for Use in Sensitive Shipments

Achievement highlights continued innovation of the ISAAC telematics platform CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ISAAC Instruments today announced its platform with satellite communication has been approved by the U. …

Guardian Fleet Services Announces Casey Burrows as National Training Director

Casey Burrows joins Guardian Fleet Services as the full-time National Training Director. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guardian Fleet Services is proud to announce the addition of Casey Burrows to its …

ONMA Scout bringt intelligentere Google-Werbestrategien für Frankfurter Marken

GERMANY, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ONMA Scout hat kürzlich die Einführung seiner verbesserten Google Ads-Lösung angekündigt, die speziell für Unternehmen in Frankfurt entwickelt wurde. Die Google Ads Agentur ermöglicht es Kunden, ihre Google- …

ITF and HaulerHub Partner to Launch Hauler Vetting and Payment Platform

HAZELWOOD, Mo., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITF Group has partnered with HaulerHub to launch an innovative platform designed to connect shippers with a thoroughly vetted and verified network of haulers. HaulerHub's platform tackles traditional …

DP World unterschreibt Vertrag für den Bau eines 760 Mio. $ teuren Hafens und einer Freihandelszone in der ...

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominikanische Republik, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World hat mit der Regierung der Dominikanischen Republik eine wegweisende Absichtserklärung (Memorandum of Understanding, MoU) über 760 Mio. $ unterzeichnet, um den Hafen von …

DP World signe un accord à 760 millions de dollars pour développer un port et une zone de libre-échange en République ...

SAINT-DOMINGUE, République dominicaine, 12 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World a signé un protocole d’accord majeur d’une valeur de 760 millions USD avec le gouvernement dominicain, en vue d’agrandir le port de Caucedo et sa zone de libre-échange — une …

Freight Technologies to Purchase Additional $1 Million of Official Trump Tokens

-Company issues additional $1 million of convertible notes from existing $20 million facility- -Continues advocacy for fair and free trade across the US-Mexico border- HOUSTON, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freight Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGT, “ …

Tracy Robinson prendra la parole à la 18ème Conférence mondiale annuelle sur les transports et les industries de Wolfe ...

MONTRÉAL, 12 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, présidente-directrice générale du CN (TSX : CNR) (NYSE : CNI), prendra la parole dans le cadre de la 18ème Conférence mondiale annuelle sur les transports et les industries de Wolfe Research le 20  …

Tracy Robinson to address the 18th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20

MONTREAL, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address the 18th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20, 2025, starting at 8:00 …

Blade Air Mobility Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Net loss improved by $0.7 million versus the prior year to $(3.5) million in Q1 2025; Adjusted EBITDA improved by $2.3 million versus the prior year to $(1.2) million in Q1 2025(1) First Adjusted EBITDA profitable Q1 in the Passenger Segment since going …

Madison Education Group Announces Free Certificate Series

Study Free at Madison Education Group's New Free Certificate Series MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Madison Education Group (MEG) announced the launch of a new Success in Business Series of …

Royal 4 Systems Partners with Labor AI’s ELS solution for their WISE 11.0 cloud WMS

Royal 4 Systems announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0) LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and …

Executives Discuss Trade Uncertainty and Share Trends and Insights at the 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit

The summit brings together executives from third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain and logistics professionals, investors, and technology experts. BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 9th, Armstrong & …