Glasgow Prestwick Airport has marked one year since China Southern Air Logistics launched scheduled freighter services between Guangzhou and Prestwick, creating the first direct scheduled cargo route between China and Scotland. The service, which operates four flights a week, has supported a year of cargo growth at Prestwick and strengthened the airport’s role as a UK gateway for Asian e-commerce and Scottish exports. “China Southern Air Logistics’ first year at Prestwick has shown the … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport celebrates one year of China Southern Air Logistics Services
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Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company partner to enhance logistics services in Madinah
Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the operational capabilities of Madinah Airport related to air cargo. The signing took place during the 20th Steering Committee Meeting for the Activation of the National Aviation Sector Strategy. This collaboration seeks to leverage Saudia Cargo's global expertise and the strategic location of the airport managed by Tibah, ensuring increased efficiency in supply chains and keeping pace with the … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company partner to enhance logistics services in Madinah
Glasgow Prestwick Airport marks one million kilograms of Scottish salmon exports in 2026
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has reached the milestone of one million kilograms of Scottish salmon exported through the airport since 1st January 2026. The year-to-date volume follows the launch of Prestwick’s Scotland to China seafood export service last September, backed by a significant investment in new equipment, dedicated cool chain personnel, and temperature-controlled facilities for time-sensitive exports. Prestwick’s seafood export operation includes high-volume metal … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport marks one million kilograms of Scottish salmon exports in 2026
Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
Some 4.8 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2026, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. The decline was primarily attributable to strikes at Lufthansa, called by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit, and the UFO union that represents cabin staff. The strikes took place over a total of six days, affecting approximately 500,000 passengers. Cargo volumes (comprising both airfreight and airmail) were also impacted by the strikes at … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Collaboration to develop Changi Airport as SF’s first overseas hub. This marks a significant milestone in SF’s international expansion plans and augments Changi Airport’s express cargo capacity and network. The five-year MoU is a strategic partnership that underscores SF’s long-term commitment to Singapore. It will deepen Singapore’s role as a value-creating air … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope open new logistics building
Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope have inaugurated a new logistics building located in the cargo zone of Brussels Airport. The facility will serve as ConnexEurope’s Belgian headquarters and support its European operations. Formerly operating under the Comexas name, the company has been active at Brussels Airport since the 1990s and specialises in logistics flows between Europe and Africa, focusing on air freight, sea freight, customs, and transport. The new ConnexEurope site, realised by … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope open new logistics building
