The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 8.5% compared to June 2025 (9.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.4% compared to June 2025 (4.9% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 8.5% year-on-year in June. While North America was the strongest contributor to … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand strengthens in June, up 8.5%
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Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
New look Cargo iQ Board to focus on initiatives driving industry adoption of air cargo quality standards
Cargo iQ has restructured its Board to better reflect the end-to-end air cargo supply chain, with three new members elected and four members re-elected by the membership. The new structure gives airlines, freight forwarders, and ground handling companies more balanced representation in setting Cargo iQ’s priorities and supporting industry adoption of its quality standards. Jeanne-Mari Reardon, Vice President Air Product EMEA, CRANE Worldwide Logistics; Paul Glaser, Managing Director – … [Read more...] about New look Cargo iQ Board to focus on initiatives driving industry adoption of air cargo quality standards
AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
NAP Pharma: Neutral Air Partner launches NAP Pharma vertical network
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has launched NAP Pharma, a specialist community for qualified freight forwarders and air cargo partners active in pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences logistics. The new vertical was officially introduced at NAP’s 10th AGM, OPENAP10, in Marrakech. It brings together pharma-certified SME forwarders, cold chain specialists, packaging providers, technology companies, compliance experts and life sciences logistics professionals within the NAP ecosystem. NAP … [Read more...] about NAP Pharma: Neutral Air Partner launches NAP Pharma vertical network
IATA: Air cargo demand up 6.0% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 (2.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May, with Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 6.0% in May
