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For over 30 years, Air Cargo News has been the top publication in the air cargo sector, known for its high-quality articles that appeal to key decision-makers and provide excellent value for advertisers. A recent rebranding, which included a new design, layout, logo, and editorial direction, has further enhanced the identity of Air Cargo News. With an audited circulation of 12,320, it stands out as the leading international newspaper published every two weeks in a tabloid format for the airfreight industry.

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Front loading and goods rerouting boosts APAC demand

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Source: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock Advance loading of shipments and the rerouting of goods to alternative gateways supported air cargo demand growth for Asia Pacific airlines in April, although trade conditions are problematic, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has said.
IATA: Air cargo demand climbs again in April

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

IATA: Air cargo volumes predicted to rise 5.8% in 2025 Seasonal demand, front loading of shipments to avoid tariffs and lower fuel prices helped air cargo demand rise again in April, but airlines need to remain ready for trade changes, IATA has warned. The trade association said that total demand, measured in cargo tonne km (CTK), rose by 5.8% year on year. Month-on-month, demand also rose by 2.3%. Demand rose 4.4% year on year in March due to front loading of cargo.
Hactl makes progress on intelligent cargo thermal detection system

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Hactl intelligent cargo thermal detection system processing at SuperTerminal 1 Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has begun phase two of the implementation of its intelligent cargo thermal detection system at SuperTerminal 1 within Hong Kong International Airport. The first phase of the project commenced in December 2023 and enabled Hactl to scan cargo for exceptional temperatures, immediately before it was loaded onto aircraft.
KF completes first ATR freighter conversion for Purolator

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

ATR 72-500P2F test flight for Purolator MRO company KF Aerospace has completed its first ATR 72-500 passenger to freighter conversion (P2F) for Canadian express and logistics firm Purolator and the aircraft is due to enter service next month. Following the P2F conversion, the addition of new livery and a successful test flight, the ATR 72-500 will be operated by KF on Purolator's British Colombia feeder network (BCFN) to deliver critical goods to communities.
DSV and UNICEF expand airfreight aid partnership

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

DSV will provide more in-kind flights during humanitarian emergencies as part of a strategic partnership expansion with UNICEF. One year into a three-year partnership, the enhanced agreement will enable DSV to support UNICEF in delivering essential supplies during emergencies. Since September 2024, DSV has provided UNICEF with in-kind flights for the delivery of over 85 tonnes of essential supplies for children caught in emergencies in seven countries.
WestJet Cargo looks ahead to expanded capacity to Japan

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

WestJet 787 DreamlinerSource: Alex JW Robinson/Shutterstock WestJet is expanding its belly cargo capacity to Japan with the launch of a daily year-round service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Utilising Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, each flight offers 22 tons and 80 cubic meters of cargo capacity, said WestJet Cargo.
US tariff reprieve for EU

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Donald TrumpSource: Chip Somodevilla/Shutterstock.com Supply chains were given another brief respite this week after the US government delayed a planned 50% tariff rate on European Union imports until 9 July. US president Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform on 23 May that he had recommended a tariff rate of 50% on goods from the European Union to start on 1 June, in response to the US trade deficit with the bloc.
China Airlines joins Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Supernova Airlines achieves EASA operator approval Thousands of freight forwarders will from next week be able to acess China Airlines’ capacity and rates via Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. Digital freight booking and payment company Freightos announced in a press release that the airline would be placing its capacity and rates on its platforms, as well as enabling e-bookings.
Ethiopian takes delivery of its last Boeing 777-200LR freighter

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Ethiopian Cargo has received its 12th Boeing 777-200LR production freighter on order as it continues to build its fleet. The aircraft, registered ET-BAC, left Boeing’s Everett factory at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in the US on 23 May, Flightradar24 records show. It flew from PAE to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), arriving on 24 May. The aircraft has already carried out flights to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Bamako, Mali.
Lufthansa Cargo enhances temperature-controlled services

2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Lufthansa Cargo's Pharma Hub in Frankfurt is Europe's largest hub for temperature-sensitive airfreight Lufthansa Cargo has made four improvements to its temperature-controlled products in an effort to enhance transport quality and process stability.