Anastasiya Simsek

1 week ago | aircargoweek.com | Anastasiya Simsek

Air cargo’s adaptability and resilience took centre stage at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025 press conference in Dubai, as industry leaders addressed trade uncertainty, sustainability goals, and transformative infrastructure investment. Cargo remains strong despite global turbulenceWillie Walsh, Director General of IATA, opened with cautious optimism: “Cargo is in good shape.

1 week ago | aircargoweek.com | Anastasiya Simsek

GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President, Public Affairs at GEODIS. He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. Hervé Cornède has 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics sector. Between 2009 and 2018, he was a member of the Executive Board of the Port of Le Havre.

1 week ago | aircargoweek.com | Anastasiya Simsek

Oman Air is launching direct flights to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, starting July 1st 2025, as well as boosting cargo capacity to London Heathrow, UK, starting this winter. The Amsterdam route will operate four days a week, served by Oman’s B787-9 fleet, offering 14 to 18 metric tonnes in each direction. Double daily flights on the Muscat-London Heathrow route will be relaunched in October 2025, also operated by Oman’s B787-9 fleet.

1 week ago | aircargoweek.com | Anastasiya Simsek

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the largest independent handler at the world’s top cargo hub – has been awarded the highest level attainable – Operating Status – for any new entrant to the IATA Security Management System (SeMS).

1 week ago | aircargoweek.com | Anastasiya Simsek

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has welcomed the news that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its standing as the world’s busiest cargo airport for the 14th time since 2010. According to figures from Airports Council International, Hong Kong handled 4,938,211 tonnes of cargo and mail in 2024: up 14.1% on the previous year and over 30% ahead of the second-placed airport.