Swissport Appoints Frank Dobbelsteijn as Global Head of Operations

January 15, 2024
Swissport has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as global head of operations, as of January 2024. Dobbelsteijn has over 30 years of experience in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the US. He will be responsible...

First Asian Airline to Implement IATA’s Connect API for Dangerous Goods AutoCheck

January 15, 2024
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in Asia to implement the Connect API service that is part of IATA’s Dangerous Goods (DG) AutoCheck.

Airfreight in Africa Grows as WorldACD Analysis Reveals +2% YoY Increase in 2023

January 12, 2024
Based on the largest and most comprehensive air cargo database in the industry, WorldACD recently conducted thorough analysis of international air freight to and from Africa. WorldACD’s unique product-level and agent-level market data enables to provide...

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Chooses SkyCell as Preferred ULD Tracking Partner

January 12, 2024
SkyCell, the purpose-led technology company transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, has been selected by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo as its preferred unit load device (ULD) tracking partner. This latest partnership will see SkyCell deploy its...

Keynote Sessions and Industry Insights Await at IATA WCS 2024

January 12, 2024
IATA’s 2024 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will once again focus on the three core subjects of digitalisation, safety and sustainability. Alongside keynote sessions, IATA’s global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan will take a look back...

AirCargo 2024: Industry Leaders to Discuss Sustainability, Trade Agreements, and Government Advocacy

January 11, 2024
More than 600 delegates have signed up for early bird registration for the Airforwarders Association (AfA)’s ‘MIX IT UP’ AirCargo Conference 2024, putting the show on track for its biggest yet when it takes place February 11-13. The...

Singapore Airlines Earns IATA Global Re-Certification for Perishable Cargo Handling

January 11, 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has attained the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global re-certification for its handling of perishable products via its Singapore hub. The re-certification is valid for three years, starting from 1 February...

Dubai Customs’ Commitment to Sustainability Recognized

January 11, 2024
Affirming Dubai Customs' prominent position both locally and globally in corporate social responsibility, and its commitment to excellence in implementing diverse methodologies for sustainable development, the German registration body "TÜV" has reissued the ISO...

DG International and Pro Carrier Merge for Streamlined Global Logistics

January 10, 2024
DG International has announced that it will merge with its e-commerce specialist arm, Pro Carrier, from this month. DG International will cease to operate under its separate brand and will move forward under the Pro...

St. Louis Downtown Airport Soars: $422M Economic Impact and 2024 Growth Predictions

January 10, 2024
2023 marked continued growth at St. Louis Downtown Airport. The airport, located in St. Clair County, Illinois, is credited with helping generate more than $422 million in economic impact for the bi-state region. This...