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Elias takes over at Avianca

: Latest News; Thursday, 08 May 2025

Diogo Elias has been named chief executive of Colombian cargo carrier Avianca Cargo after being its senior vice president since 2023.

Cargo Facts EMEA kicks off in Istanbul

: Latest News; Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Cargo Facts EMEA 2025 is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey this week in the seventh annual event, co-hosted for the first time by Turkish Airlines and iGA Istanbul Airport at the Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel to share insights on the latest market developments while highlighting global and regional events shaping freighter demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

SkyCargo adds to fleet

: Latest News; Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Ahead of a decision to acquire either new B777-8Fs or A350-1000Fs, Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo has taken delivery of two Boeing 777Fs.
Emirates also has six leased B747Fs, two of which were delivered in January this year.

US tariffs prompt Panama Canal and container focus

: Latest News; Wednesday, 07 May 2025

The Panama Canal faces a potential business slump as a result of US president Donald Trump’s China tariffs coupled with a drop in manufactured goods being ordered by US shippers.

May 2 prompts 'world has changed for now' warning

: Latest News; Sunday, 04 May 2025

While global air cargo volumes grew four per cent year on year (YoY) in April, global air cargo spot rates rose just three per cent YoY, a second consecutive month of only a single-digit increase, according to Xeneta.

DSV completes Schenker takeover

: Latest News; Sunday, 04 May 2025

DSV has completed its Schenker takeover from Deutsche Bahn for DKK106.7 billion, doubling DSV's size.

Qatar opts for Mammoth freighters

: Latest News; Sunday, 04 May 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer for the Mammoth Freighters converted B777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five of them with Jetran, a Texas-based lease firm.
Mammoth also has announced the first test flight of the B777-200LRMF prototype freighter.

April prelims indicate April tonnages increased ahead of falls

: Latest News; Friday, 02 May 2025

Preliminary air cargo figures for April indicate worldwide tonnages rose by six per cent year on year (YoY), driven by a 10 per cent YoY increase from Asia Pacific origins, as US importers adjust to big changes in China-US trade rules.