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In a conversation with Parijat Sourabh, Martin Schulze, CEO of BlueBox Systems, explains how the company is helping logistics players move toward a more data-driven operating model.
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Martin Schulze of BlueBox Systems on next generation cargo management
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December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In a conversation with Parijat Sourabh, Martin Schulze, CEO of BlueBox Systems, explains how the company is helping logistics players move toward a more data-driven operating model.
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#Martinschulze #Blueboxsystems #Blueboxcargo
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DHL Express has appointed Chee Choong Ng as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Samuel Lee as Managing Director for Taiwan, strengthening its regional leadership team.
#DHLExpress #DHL #HRhead #AsiaPacific #ManagingDirector #Taiwan #leadershipteam #AirCargo
#DHLExpress #DHL #HRhead #AsiaPacific #ManagingDirector #Taiwan #leadershipteam #AirCargo
DHL Express names new Asia Pacific HR head and Taiwan MD
Appointments effective January 2026 aim to strengthen people strategy and leadership in a key regional market.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
DHL Express has appointed Chee Choong Ng as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Samuel Lee as Managing Director for Taiwan, strengthening its regional leadership team.
#DHLExpress #DHL #HRhead #AsiaPacific #ManagingDirector #Taiwan #leadershipteam #AirCargo
#DHLExpress #DHL #HRhead #AsiaPacific #ManagingDirector #Taiwan #leadershipteam #AirCargo
Hong Kong Air Cargo has announced an enhancement to its Asian network with the resumption of scheduled services to Singapore (SIN) and the transition of its Chennai (MAA) route from charter to scheduled operations.
#HongKongAirCargo #HongKong #cargo #Singapore #Asiannetwork #Chennai #AirCargo
#HongKongAirCargo #HongKong #cargo #Singapore #Asiannetwork #Chennai #AirCargo
Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes scheduled services for Singapore, Chennai
Moving from irregular charters to a fixed schedule provides cargo customers with more consistent, dependable shipment planning, streamlining regional supply chain management.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Hong Kong Air Cargo has announced an enhancement to its Asian network with the resumption of scheduled services to Singapore (SIN) and the transition of its Chennai (MAA) route from charter to scheduled operations.
#HongKongAirCargo #HongKong #cargo #Singapore #Asiannetwork #Chennai #AirCargo
#HongKongAirCargo #HongKong #cargo #Singapore #Asiannetwork #Chennai #AirCargo
GA Telesis has placed a Boeing 737-800SF freighter on lease to Airwork New Zealand, marking its eighth freighter delivery completed using the Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) developed Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
#GATelesis #Airwork #Boeing #AeronauticalEngineers #AEI #AEISTC #AirCargo
#GATelesis #Airwork #Boeing #AeronauticalEngineers #AEI #AEISTC #AirCargo
GA Telesis delivers eighth 737-800SF freighter to Airwork
The aircraft was placed via GAT’s LIFT unit using an AEI STC, strengthening ties with the New Zealand-based operator.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
GA Telesis has placed a Boeing 737-800SF freighter on lease to Airwork New Zealand, marking its eighth freighter delivery completed using the Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) developed Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
#GATelesis #Airwork #Boeing #AeronauticalEngineers #AEI #AEISTC #AirCargo
#GATelesis #Airwork #Boeing #AeronauticalEngineers #AEI #AEISTC #AirCargo
FedEx announced financial performance for its fiscal second quarter ending November 30, reporting consolidated net revenue of $23.5 billion. This represents a 14% increase over the $22.0 billion recorded during the same period last year.
#FedEx #secondquarter #revenue #aircargo #aircraft
#FedEx #secondquarter #revenue #aircargo #aircraft
FedEx revenue up by 14% to $23.5 billion in second quarter
The growth was primarily fueled by higher yields in U.S. domestic and international priority shipping, alongside increased domestic package volumes.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
FedEx announced financial performance for its fiscal second quarter ending November 30, reporting consolidated net revenue of $23.5 billion. This represents a 14% increase over the $22.0 billion recorded during the same period last year.
#FedEx #secondquarter #revenue #aircargo #aircraft
#FedEx #secondquarter #revenue #aircargo #aircraft
✈️ From regulatory approvals and expanded cargo corridors to digital security and sustainability partnerships this week’s Cargo Shots presented by Hactl and hosted by Nikitha Sebastian brings you the stories driving air cargo forward.
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Cargo Shots by The STAT Trade Times presented by HACTL - 19 December 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
✈️ From regulatory approvals and expanded cargo corridors to digital security and sustainability partnerships this week’s Cargo Shots presented by Hactl and hosted by Nikitha Sebastian brings you the stories driving air cargo forward.
🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/WlzcL-M-Y7U
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World Star Aviation (WSA) has delivered a Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft to West Atlantic, strengthening the airline’s cargo operations across the UK and Europe.
#WorldStarAviation #WSA #Boeing #Boeing737_800BCF #WestAtlantic #aircargo #aircraft
#WorldStarAviation #WSA #Boeing #Boeing737_800BCF #WestAtlantic #aircargo #aircraft
WSA delivers Boeing 737-800BCF freighter to West Atlantic
Delivery is the first of two additional aircraft, raising WSA-placed jets with the operator to five.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
World Star Aviation (WSA) has delivered a Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft to West Atlantic, strengthening the airline’s cargo operations across the UK and Europe.
#WorldStarAviation #WSA #Boeing #Boeing737_800BCF #WestAtlantic #aircargo #aircraft
#WorldStarAviation #WSA #Boeing #Boeing737_800BCF #WestAtlantic #aircargo #aircraft
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding have renewed their strategic partnership to expand the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and speed up the decarbonisation of air freight, signing a new three-year framework agreement covering 2025 to 2027.
#AFKLMPCargo #DHL
#AFKLMPCargo #DHL
AFKLMP Cargo, DHL extend SAF partnership through 2027
New agreement targets 35,000 tonnes of CO2 cuts in 2025, with further reductions planned through 2027.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding have renewed their strategic partnership to expand the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and speed up the decarbonisation of air freight, signing a new three-year framework agreement covering 2025 to 2027.
#AFKLMPCargo #DHL
#AFKLMPCargo #DHL
Fiege Air Cargo Logistics (FACL), a subsidiary of the Greven-based Fiege Group, has announced an expansion of its service portfolio through a new partnership with Cologne Bonn Airport.
#FiegeAirCargoLogistics #CologneBonnAirport #CologneBonnAirportCargoCenter #FiegeGroup #LeipzigHalleairports
#FiegeAirCargoLogistics #CologneBonnAirport #CologneBonnAirportCargoCenter #FiegeGroup #LeipzigHalleairports
FACL secures general cargo handling contract at Cologne Bonn
FACL appointed Christian Biesecke, a logistics expert who previously managed cargo operations at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, to lead the new facility.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Fiege Air Cargo Logistics (FACL), a subsidiary of the Greven-based Fiege Group, has announced an expansion of its service portfolio through a new partnership with Cologne Bonn Airport.
#FiegeAirCargoLogistics #CologneBonnAirport #CologneBonnAirportCargoCenter #FiegeGroup #LeipzigHalleairports
#FiegeAirCargoLogistics #CologneBonnAirport #CologneBonnAirportCargoCenter #FiegeGroup #LeipzigHalleairports
Global air freight rates edged up again last week as the market headed towards the conclusion of its traditional peak season surge, according to the latest data from TAC Index.
#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #Globalairfreight #AsiaPacific #China #Japan #Australia #SouthAfrica #UAE #Europe
#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #Globalairfreight #AsiaPacific #China #Japan #Australia #SouthAfrica #UAE #Europe
TAC Index: Air cargo rates show resilience in late-Dec market
Asia-Pacific demand remained firm, while Europe and US lanes showed mixed pricing trends amid cautious capacity management.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Global air freight rates edged up again last week as the market headed towards the conclusion of its traditional peak season surge, according to the latest data from TAC Index.
#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #Globalairfreight #AsiaPacific #China #Japan #Australia #SouthAfrica #UAE #Europe
#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #Globalairfreight #AsiaPacific #China #Japan #Australia #SouthAfrica #UAE #Europe
dnata has unveiled a new centralised smart cargo screening control room at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) cargo facility, developed in partnership with Dubai Police, allowing authorities to remotely manage cargo screening operations from a single location.
#dnata #DXB
#dnata #DXB
dnata and Dubai Police launch smart cargo screening centre at DXB
New centralised control room allows remote cargo screening, improving efficiency and security at dnata’s DXB facility
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December 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Saudia Cargo and the Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the competitiveness of Saudi-made products and strengthen their access to international markets.
#SaudiaCargo #SaudiExportDevelopmentAuthority #SaudiExports
#SaudiaCargo #SaudiExportDevelopmentAuthority #SaudiExports
Saudia Cargo, Saudi Exports sign MoU to boost global exports
Agreement supports Saudi-made products by easing exports and expanding access to international markets.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Saudia Cargo and the Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the competitiveness of Saudi-made products and strengthen their access to international markets.
#SaudiaCargo #SaudiExportDevelopmentAuthority #SaudiExports
#SaudiaCargo #SaudiExportDevelopmentAuthority #SaudiExports
Menzies Aviation, the world’s leading service partner to airports and airlines, has secured Cargo iQ certification after successfully completing a comprehensive quality audit, reinforcing its commitment to quality, reliability, and transparency across its global cargo operations.
Menzies Aviation secures Cargo iQ certification
The accreditation underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing quality, reliability, and transparency across its global cargo operations.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Menzies Aviation, the world’s leading service partner to airports and airlines, has secured Cargo iQ certification after successfully completing a comprehensive quality audit, reinforcing its commitment to quality, reliability, and transparency across its global cargo operations.
CHAMP Cargosystems has named Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new chief executive officer, effective 8 January 2026, as the company positions itself for the next phase of digital development in air cargo and logistics.
#CHAMPCargosystems #logisticssoftware #CEOappointment #cargotechnology
#CHAMPCargosystems #logisticssoftware #CEOappointment #cargotechnology
CHAMP Cargosystems names Manuel Galindo Medrano CEO
Outgoing CEO Christopher McDermott guided CHAMP through technology alignment to meet evolving air cargo customer needs.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
CHAMP Cargosystems has named Manuel Galindo Medrano as its new chief executive officer, effective 8 January 2026, as the company positions itself for the next phase of digital development in air cargo and logistics.
#CHAMPCargosystems #logisticssoftware #CEOappointment #cargotechnology
#CHAMPCargosystems #logisticssoftware #CEOappointment #cargotechnology
ECS Group recorded a strong Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 operation, with its subsidiary Aero Cargo International France transporting 40% of France’s Beaujolais Nouveau exports on DHL-operated flights.
#ECSGroup #Aircargo #France #BeaujolaisNouveau2025 #AeroCargoInternationalFrance
#ECSGroup #Aircargo #France #BeaujolaisNouveau2025 #AeroCargoInternationalFrance
ECS Group moves 40% of France’s Beaujolais Nouveau exports
Covering key gateways in Tokyo and Osaka, the operation was executed flawlessly from end to end.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
ECS Group recorded a strong Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 operation, with its subsidiary Aero Cargo International France transporting 40% of France’s Beaujolais Nouveau exports on DHL-operated flights.
#ECSGroup #Aircargo #France #BeaujolaisNouveau2025 #AeroCargoInternationalFrance
#ECSGroup #Aircargo #France #BeaujolaisNouveau2025 #AeroCargoInternationalFrance
The nominees for the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo have been announced.
Voting is now open.
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Guidelines:
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December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The nominees for the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo have been announced.
Voting is now open.
Guidelines:
* Nominees cannot vote for themselves
* Only votes submitted via official business email addresses will be accepted
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Voting is now open.
Guidelines:
* Nominees cannot vote for themselves
* Only votes submitted via official business email addresses will be accepted
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has become the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to receive ISO IEC 27001 2022 certification for its cargo management system COSAC Plus, covering its IT infrastructure, operations, system development processes and cybersecurity controls.
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#Hactl
Hactl COSAC-Plus secures ISO 27001 for Hong Kong cargo systems
The recognition places information security alongside physical handling as a core element of terminal operations.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has become the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to receive ISO IEC 27001 2022 certification for its cargo management system COSAC Plus, covering its IT infrastructure, operations, system development processes and cybersecurity controls.
#Hactl
#Hactl
CFO Pablo Pinillos will take over as interim chief as the board starts a global CEO search.
#Freightos #freightindustry #digitalfreight #AirCargo
#Freightos #freightindustry #digitalfreight #AirCargo
Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber to step down as CEO
CFO Pablo Pinillos will take over as interim chief as the board starts a global CEO search.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
CFO Pablo Pinillos will take over as interim chief as the board starts a global CEO search.
#Freightos #freightindustry #digitalfreight #AirCargo
#Freightos #freightindustry #digitalfreight #AirCargo
When Alexander Laukenmann took the stage at the China Air Cargo Summit in Shanghai this November, he opened with a Mandarin greeting, a small gesture that drew warm applause, but also reflected the significance of the moment.
#FraportAG #FrankfurtAirport #ShanghaiAirportAuthority
#FraportAG #FrankfurtAirport #ShanghaiAirportAuthority
E-commerce at scale: Unlocking the China–Europe corridor
Frankfurt and Shanghai formalise strategic cargo partnership as cross-border e-commerce reshapes air freight fundamentals.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When Alexander Laukenmann took the stage at the China Air Cargo Summit in Shanghai this November, he opened with a Mandarin greeting, a small gesture that drew warm applause, but also reflected the significance of the moment.
#FraportAG #FrankfurtAirport #ShanghaiAirportAuthority
#FraportAG #FrankfurtAirport #ShanghaiAirportAuthority
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
#ATSGCEOappointment #AirTransportServicesGroup #ATSGleadershipchange #aircargoleasingcompany #freighteraircraftleasing #aviationexecutiveappointment
#ATSGCEOappointment #AirTransportServicesGroup #ATSGleadershipchange #aircargoleasingcompany #freighteraircraftleasing #aviationexecutiveappointment
ATSG names Greg Mays as CEO, effective January 1, 2026
After being named President earlier in September, Greg Mays will take over as ATSG CEO in January 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
#ATSGCEOappointment #AirTransportServicesGroup #ATSGleadershipchange #aircargoleasingcompany #freighteraircraftleasing #aviationexecutiveappointment
#ATSGCEOappointment #AirTransportServicesGroup #ATSGleadershipchange #aircargoleasingcompany #freighteraircraftleasing #aviationexecutiveappointment
In a conversation with Parijat Sourabh, Mark Faulkner, Head of Cargo Commercial and Technology at Virgin Atlantic Cargo, shares how the airline is navigating today’s uncertain market while laying the groundwork for 2026 and beyond.
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Mark Faulkner of Virgin Atlantic Cargo on building resilience into cargo operations
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December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In a conversation with Parijat Sourabh, Mark Faulkner, Head of Cargo Commercial and Technology at Virgin Atlantic Cargo, shares how the airline is navigating today’s uncertain market while laying the groundwork for 2026 and beyond.
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In 2025, Lufthansa Cargo reinforced its reputation for precision and versatility in air freight, handling a diverse array of cargo spanning industrial components, exotic animals, and medically sensitive goods.
#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #CologneZoo #AnimalLogisticsFRA #BMW #Tokyo
#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #CologneZoo #AnimalLogisticsFRA #BMW #Tokyo
2025 highlights show Lufthansa Cargo mastering complex logistics
Over 1,000 aircraft engines, rare animals, and 10,000 corneal transplants showcase Lufthansa Cargo’s precision logistics.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In 2025, Lufthansa Cargo reinforced its reputation for precision and versatility in air freight, handling a diverse array of cargo spanning industrial components, exotic animals, and medically sensitive goods.
#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #CologneZoo #AnimalLogisticsFRA #BMW #Tokyo
#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #CologneZoo #AnimalLogisticsFRA #BMW #Tokyo
Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB/BLR Airport) has established itself as the cargo gateway for South India.
#KempegowdaInternationalAirport #BangaloreInternationalAirport #BLRAirport #BLRCargo #SouthIndia #aircargo #aircraft
#KempegowdaInternationalAirport #BangaloreInternationalAirport #BLRAirport #BLRCargo #SouthIndia #aircargo #aircraft
BLR Cargo: At the heart of South India’s manufacturing boom
As South India’s manufacturing economy scales, Bangalore International Airport has positioned itself as the cargo gateway that keeps the region’s supply chains connected to the world.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB/BLR Airport) has established itself as the cargo gateway for South India.
#KempegowdaInternationalAirport #BangaloreInternationalAirport #BLRAirport #BLRCargo #SouthIndia #aircargo #aircraft
#KempegowdaInternationalAirport #BangaloreInternationalAirport #BLRAirport #BLRCargo #SouthIndia #aircargo #aircraft
Maastricht Aachen Airport has been reapproved as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre, allowing plants and plant products to enter the European Union through its Cargo Terminal East, following clearance by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
#MaastrichtAachenAirport
#MaastrichtAachenAirport
Maastricht Aachen Airport secures phytosanitary clearance for cargo
The approval enables continued inspections at the airport to ensure that incoming shipments of products meet EU standards.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Maastricht Aachen Airport has been reapproved as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre, allowing plants and plant products to enter the European Union through its Cargo Terminal East, following clearance by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
#MaastrichtAachenAirport
#MaastrichtAachenAirport
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark treaty aimed at reshaping the legal foundations of global trade, extending the long-established benefits of maritime bills of lading to all modes of transport.
#UnitedNationsGeneraAssembly #UNCITRALWorkingGroup #UNCITRAL
#UnitedNationsGeneraAssembly #UNCITRALWorkingGroup #UNCITRAL
UN adopts global convention on negotiable cargo documents
New UN treaty enables a single negotiable cargo document across all transport modes, boosting trade efficiency and finance
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December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark treaty aimed at reshaping the legal foundations of global trade, extending the long-established benefits of maritime bills of lading to all modes of transport.
#UnitedNationsGeneraAssembly #UNCITRALWorkingGroup #UNCITRAL
#UnitedNationsGeneraAssembly #UNCITRALWorkingGroup #UNCITRAL