DSV fully acquires DB Schenker for EUR 14.3 billion in cash

May 6, 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark—DSV has completed on 02 May 2025 its full acquisition of DB Schenker from Germany’s Deutsche Bahn for EUR 14.3 billion in cash, establishing the foundation for its future sustainable growth by creating...

Emirates SkyCargo Expanding Boldly in the Skies

April 19, 2025
  Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, is setting its sights to even greater heights in the skies. Operating two world-class cargo terminals in Dubai with a combined...

‘A seismic shock’ for e-commerce volumes as global air cargo market faces the economic reality of upcoming tariffs

April 15, 2025
E-commerce volumes, for so long the savior of global air cargo demand, are today facing up to the ‘seismic shock’ of the United States’ ‘Liberation Day’ global tariffs announcement, while the general cargo market...

Delta Cargo Expanding Horizons

March 19, 2025
Embracing a dynamic phase of growth and innovation, Delta Cargo combines technology and innovative solutions and its sizeable belly-hold capacity through Delta Air Lines’ over 4,000 daily flights to connect more businesses, e-trade, and...
WCS 2025 in Dubai to address air cargo growth, digitalization, sustainability, and resilience amid global challenges.

WCS 2025: Air Cargo’s Future in Focus

February 21, 2025
Air cargo was a standout performer in 2024, growing 11.3% —outpacing passenger demand. E-commerce expansion and disruptions in sea shipping kept demand high, with yields 39% above 2019 levels. Looking ahead, 2025 is set...

IATA: Air Cargo and Passenger Demand in 2024 reached record-high

February 1, 2025
Geneva, Switzerland: Air cargo and passenger demand in 2024 reached record-high, with growth of 11.3 percent and 10.4 percent, respectively, incurred during the year compared to 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association...
Al-Futtaim Logistics

Al-Futtaim Logistics Ascends to New Heights with Prestigious ASA-100 Accreditation

January 15, 2025
In an era marked by rapid transformation in the logistics sector, Al-Futtaim Logistics has emerged as a vanguard of innovation and sustainability. In an exclusive dialogue with Air Cargo Update’s Associate Publisher, Poonam Chawla,...

WorldACD: Tonnages and rates begin dropping after strong Q4 peak

December 31, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Air cargo’s strong seasonal fourth quarter (Q4) appears to have peaked, with tonnages and rates dropping slightly in the second full week of December, including from Asia Pacific origins, according to the...

United Cargo The belly-carrier trailblazer

December 16, 2024
With United States Postal Service (USPS) as one of its largest customers, United Cargo operates 4,000 flights daily in the US for domestic mails alone and an additional 1,500 flights for international routes. While...

Global air cargo demand up nearly 10% in October 2024, the 15th month of consecutive growth

December 4, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the total global air cargo demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th...