DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has appointed Björn Müller as Asia Pacific’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President of Business Process Optimization (BPO) with effect from May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lawrence Lee, who retired after 13 successful years with the DHL Group. “We are excited to welcome Björn to Asia Pacific, a region that is a major player in the global freight industry, driven by its rapid economic growth and increasing trade volumes. I … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding appoints new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President of Business Process Optimization (BPO) for Asia Pacific
Xeneta: Air cargo market awaits impact of tariffs and de minimis changes
Global air cargo volumes grew +4% year-on-year in April but with today’s removal of the de minimis threshold for shipments from China into the United States expected to dramatically disrupt e-commerce volumes in the coming weeks and massive uncertainty hanging over the macroeconomic outlook, the question for the air cargo market in 2025 has become ‘how bad will it be?’, according to industry analysts Xeneta. Over the past 10 years, US consumers have paid no duty on shipments valued at $800 or … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Air cargo market awaits impact of tariffs and de minimis changes
Trans Global Projects names Lim Ling Ling Director as it launches Malaysian office
Trans Global Projects (TGP), a leading provider of project logistics management, is glad to announce the appointment of Lim Ling Ling as the new Managing Director Malaysia. This strategic move is part of TGP's plan to establish a strong presence in Malaysia, with Ling Ling leading the efforts with in-country presence. Lim Ling Ling brings a wealth of experience and expertise to TGP. With over three decades in the project logistics industry, Ling Ling has consistently demonstrated exceptional … [Read more...] about Trans Global Projects names Lim Ling Ling Director as it launches Malaysian office
Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens of airlines globally
Kuehne+Nagel, the world’s largest freight forwarder, has entered a global partnership with cargo.one, the leading digital air freight platform, to enhance its air freight procurement and sales capabilities. By integrating cargo.one’s Offer & Book API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless e-booking access to dozens more airlines and general sales agents across the globe. With cargo.one’s API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel significantly expands its digital connectivity, enhancing its proprietary air … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens of airlines globally
IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), expanded by 4.3% compared to March 2024 (+6.1% for international operations). “March cargo volumes were strong. It is possible that this is … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in March
TAAG Angola Airlines launches first cargo route to Nairobi and strengthens connectivity in East Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in the air cargo sector with the launch of a new freighter route to Nairobi, Kenya. The first flight took place on Wednesday, 30 April, marking a strategic step in the company's expansion on the African continent. The new LAD-NBO (Luanda-Nairobi) service will operate once a week on Wednesday and will prioritize the transport of flowers, taking advantage of Kenya's potential as one of the world's largest flower exporters, with an … [Read more...] about TAAG Angola Airlines launches first cargo route to Nairobi and strengthens connectivity in East Africa
