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The STAT Trade Times, the first publication from STAT Media Group, was one of the earliest and the most reliable sources for news and news features for aviation and shipping industries.
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We met some incredible people at #TIACAACF2025 in Abu Dhabi — including Kristof De Smedt, Global Market Segment Director at Cold Chain Technologies.

He shared insights on tariffs, cold-chain packaging & what’s exciting in air cargo today.

More leader perspectives coming soon!

#AirCargo #Logistics
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Emirates will launch a third daily service between Nairobi and Dubai from 1st March 2026, a move expected to strengthen Kenya’s inbound tourism growth and deepen the country’s air connectivity with major global markets.

#Emirates #Dubai #Nairobi #aircargo #perishablestrade
Emirates to add third daily Nairobi–Dubai flight from March 2026
New early morning service boosts Kenya’s tourism growth, regional links and perishables trade through added capacity.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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AIRZETA, a newly established South Korean cargo airline, has officially launched operations and selected Vienna Airport as its primary European hub.

#AIRZETA #Vienna #ViennaAirport #Europeanhub #SouthKorea #aircargo
New South Korean cargo airline AIRZETA selects Vienna as European hub
AIRZETA is operating six weekly frequencies with Boeing 747 freighter between Vienna and South Korea’s Seoul-Incheon.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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East Midlands Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since launching its cargo development plans in May, with the latest figures showing an 11.4% increase over last year.

#EastMidlandsAirport #Aircargo #cargovolumes #cargogrowth
East Midlands Airport sees major surge in cargo growth
Between May and October this year, cargo volumes at East Midlands Airport reached nearly 240,000 tonnes.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Southeast Asia’s logistics is shifting fast — and Changi Airport is building stronger air–sea–road links to match the region’s growth.

Lim Ching Kiat shares how ASEAN’s rising trade and Singapore’s connectivity are shaping the future of air cargo.

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Inside Changi Airport’s Cargo Future: Lim Ching Kiat on AI, Terminal 5 & ASEAN Trade Growth
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November 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F aircraft, becoming the first mainland Chinese customer to order Airbus’s all-new freighter.

#AirChinaCargo #AirbusA350F #Airbus #Aircargo #A350Fs
Air China Cargo orders six A350Fs, first in mainland China
Air China Cargo has signed an agreement for six A350Fs. As of October 2025, Airbus has secured 74 orders for the freighter.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as its Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective January 2026, marking a key step in the company’s global technology-driven transformation.

#Swissport #transformation #TerraFirma #aircargo #aircraft
Swissport appoints Chris Severson as Chief Transformation Officer
His January 2026 appointment supports Swissport’s push for global digital innovation and improved airport operations.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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🌍 Leadership transitions, regulatory action, and expanding global networks this week’s Cargo Shots, presented by Hactl and hosted by Nikitha Sebastian, highlights the developments shaping air cargo and logistics worldwide.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/cQ-I5SDMQho

#CargoShots #Hactl
Cargo Shots by The STAT Trade Times presented by HACTL - 14 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#Jettainer has signed a long-term partnership with #Trackonomy to roll out a new IoT tracking system across its global ULD fleet, aiming to give airlines & cargo customers real-time visibility of equipment movements.

#aircargo #aircraft #Frankfurt #SanJose #LufthansaCargo #supplychain #ULDtracking
Jettainer picks Trackonomy IoT system for global ULD tracking upgrade
The move responds to gaps in current systems that depend on fixed readers at airports, which often leave blind spots.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Oman Air Cargo has expanded its global footprint by appointing five new general sales agents and adding two new offline routes to Australia and Japan.

#OmanAir #OmanAirCargo #GSAAustraliaCargo #WorldPrimeServices #Australia #Japan #Muscat #GSAnetwork #aircargo #aircraft
Oman Air Cargo expands GSA network with new partners and routes
The new offline routes will be managed by GSA Australia Cargo and World Prime Services.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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The Airforwarders Association on Thursday called for the rapid restoration of flight capacity across the United States after

#AirforwardersAssociation #flightcapacity #FAA #cargo #UnitedStates #AirCargoAmericas #AirCargo
AfA urges swift restoration of US flight capacity after shutdown ends
The disruption led to about 10,000 cancelled flights and weakened air cargo operations.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Delta Cargo has launched Pulse, a cutting-edge tracking solution powered by Trackonomy. Pulse transforms the shipping experience by delivering real-time location updates and unmatched transparency from airport to airport.

#DeltaCargo #Delta #Pulse #Trackonomy #UnitedStates #aircargo #aircraft
Delta Cargo launches Pulse for real-time, smarter shipment tracking
Pulse allows shippers to effortlessly track their shipment’s latest location throughout its journey on the redesigned tracking experience on deltacargo.com
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November 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Frankfurt Airport (FRA) maintained stable air cargo performance in October 2025, with total cargo volumes, comprising airfreight and airmail, recorded at 179,543 metric tonnes.

#FrankfurtAirport #Europe #logisticshubs #aircargo #aircraft #FraportAG
Frankfurt Airport’s air cargo volumes remain stable in October
Frankfurt handled 179,543 metric tonnes of cargo in October 2025, marking a slight 0.1% decline year-on-year.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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#SkyeAir, India’s largest drone delivery company, and #SiddhaSejalGroup, one of India’s leading design-driven real estate developers, have partnered to introduce smart and sustainable urban living solutions in #Mumbai.

#SkyeAir #Siddha #Sejal #India #dronedelivery #SiddhaGroup #starom #drones
Skye Air to introduce drone-powered deliveries in Mumbai
Skye Air and Siddha Sejal Group will launch Mumbai’s first residential drone delivery network at Siddha Sky by early 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced plans to invest around EUR 1 billion across all its business units in India by 2030.

#DHLGroup #DHL #DHLSupplyChain #DHLGlobalForwarding #DHLExpress #BlueDart #aircargo #aircraft #sustainability
DHL Group to expand India operations with EUR 1 billion plan
The investment will drive growth in logistics, sustainability, and digital innovation under Strategy 2030.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Freightos, the Nasdaq-listed global freight booking and payment platform, has announced a partnership with Megacap Aviation Service, a leading General Sales Agent (GSA) specialising in China trade lanes.

#Freightos #Nasdaq #MegacapAviation #EthiopianAirlines #WebCargobyFreightos #Africa #China
Freightos partners with Megacap Aviation for digital cargo access
Deal gives 5,000 freight forwarders real-time access to 13 airlines’ capacity, starting with Ethiopian Airlines.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings (a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide) and Bain Capital, has announced the sale of two Boeing 737-800SF aircraft to ST Engineering, a global technology, defence, and engineering leader based in Singapore.
Titan Aviation Leasing sells two 737SF aircraft to ST Engineering
The aircraft are presently on long-term lease with Georgian Airlines and ASL Airlines.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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As the #aircargo industry embraces digital transformation, airports are redefining efficiency through automation, smart infrastructure, and sustainable operations.

Join us today, 10:30 – 11:30 AM EST at transport logistic, project cargo & air cargo Americas

#transportlogisticAmericas
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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FedEx has begun taking delivery of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Chicago O’Hare and Miami International airports, marking its second and third major U.S. SAF deployments in six months after Los Angeles International in May.

#FedEx #SAF #aircargo #aircraft #Chicago #Miami
FedEx expands SAF use at Chicago and Miami
FedEx aims to obtain 30% of its fuel supply from alternative sources, on a blended basis.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has surpassed 500 members globally, marking a significant milestone in its growth and ongoing mission to represent and connect every sector of the international air cargo industry.

#TheInternationalAirCargoAssociation #TIACA #innovation
TIACA surpasses 500 members, marking global growth milestone
This milestone highlights TIACA’s growing influence and commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Korean Air has launched a new Application Programming Interface (API)-based solution that allows seamless integration between its cargo system and customers’ internal systems.

#KoreanAir #Aircargo #ApplicationProgrammingInterface #ecommercegrowth #ecommerce #logistics
Korean Air launches new API solution for seamless cargo integration
The move supports Korean Air’s response to e-commerce growth and rising demand for transparent, efficient logistics.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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DHL Global Forwarding has announced the appointment of Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa region, effective December 1, 2025.

#DHL #DHLGlobalForwarding #CEO #Africaregion #MiddleEast #Africa #Logistics
DHL Global Forwarding names Tobias Maier new MEA CEO
Tobias Maier brings extensive experience in finance, digital innovation, and strategic growth to his new role.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Abu Dhabi has taken a major step in global smart mobility and air logistics, with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announcing 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous technologies.

#AbuDhabi #AbuDhabiInvestmentOffice #AbuDhabiAutonomousSummit #AbuDhabiAutonomousWeek #airlogistics
Abu Dhabi boosts autonomous air cargo with 29 new partnerships
New global collaborations advance drone delivery and smart logistics to enhance trade efficiency and sustainability.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Transforming imagination into reality requires more than creativity; it demands precision. For UNTOLD Dubai, one of the largest music festivals ever staged in the Middle East, that precision comes through logistics.

#UNTOLDDubai #Logistics #coordination #sustainability #UntoldDubai2025
The rhythm of precision behind UNTOLD Dubai coming to life
Logistics, coordination, and sustainability efforts driving the spectacle of Untold Dubai 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, has inaugurated a new Amazon fulfilment centre in Santa Maria, Federal District, Brazil.

#CEVALogistics #Amazon #Amazonfulfilmentcentre #SantaMaria #FederalDistrict #Brazil #logistics
CEVA launches new Amazon fulfilment centre in Brazil
The new 67,000 m² centre will handle up to 135,000 packages daily, enabling Amazon Brazil to serve customers faster.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM