NeX, the cross-border eCommerce logistics network powered by Neutral Air Partner (NAP) and ATEM Group, announced the official launch of NeX Academy. This specialised digital learning hub is designed to equip logistics companies, freight forwarders, and supply chain professionals with the practical, high-level expertise required to navigate the volatile $5 trillion global eCommerce market. At a time when traditional logistics models are being disrupted by digital-first marketplaces and shifting … [Read more...] about NeX eCommerce launches NeX Academy to bridge the global logistics talent gap
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Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world
Global trade is being reshaped in real time. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty are altering trade lanes, fragmenting supply chains, and increasing the premium on speed and reliability. In this environment, air cargo is no longer just a mode of transport—it is a strategic enabler of global commerce. In 2025, air cargo demand grew by 3.4%. But that headline number masks a more complex reality. Growth was uneven, reflecting shifting trade patterns, re-routing, and increasingly … [Read more...] about Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world
Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Singapore as the world's first airport testing ground for operations of CFM’s next-generation Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies, with a focus on Open Fan engine architecture. The partnership will study the impact of Open Fan and other RISE programme technologies on airport operations to develop a comprehensive readiness … [Read more...] about Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies
Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with … [Read more...] about Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines deliver solid traffic growth in 2025
Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2025, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, underpinned by resilient economic conditions and healthy travel demand, even as trade and geopolitical uncertainties remained elevated. For the year, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 390.5 million international passengers, representing a solid 9.4% increase compared to 2024. Demand, … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines deliver solid traffic growth in 2025
Air cargo demand maintains strong momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to November 2024 levels (+6.9% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.7% compared to November 2024 (+6.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% year-on-year in November 2025, boosted by shippers … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand maintains strong momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025, says IATA
