Geopolitics have resulted in a highly volatile 2026 for air cargo so far – schedules and networks constantly change, carriers pull capacity from certain markets at short notice and then ramp it back up just as quickly, and regulations and revenue environments shift too. Long-term strategy planning is essential, but it must be coupled with short- and medium-term agility, which has resulted in an upsurge in the quest for decision support tools, transparency and advanced data analytics … [Read more...] about CargoTech: Connecting air cargo supply chain workflows across the ecosystem
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Aviation and supply chain leader Steve Smith appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has appointed aviation and supply chain leader Steve Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Brandon Fried, who will remain with the association during a transition period. Smith brings over 25 years of leadership experience spanning aviation, logistics, and humanitarian response, including 13 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Airlink, and a senior commercial role with Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace before joining the … [Read more...] about Aviation and supply chain leader Steve Smith appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Airforwarders Association
SATS introduces Autonomous Cargo Vehicle service to accelerate cargo delivery within Changi Airfreight Centre
SATS announced a new integrated transport service supported by Autonomous Cargo Vehicles (ACVs) in Singapore as part of its efforts to improve cargo service reliability and resilience across the air cargo ecosystem. The service enables cargo to be transported autonomously between SATS Airfreight Terminals and freight forwarders' warehouses within the Free Trade Zone. Designed for freight forwarders and cargo agents, the service is currently being validated under live operating conditions as … [Read more...] about SATS introduces Autonomous Cargo Vehicle service to accelerate cargo delivery within Changi Airfreight Centre
Cathay Cargo strengthens global trade compliance with AI-assisted screening
Cathay Cargo has introduced an AI-assisted screening capability to give customers greater visibility of permit obligations as they navigate increasingly complex import, export and transhipment requirements worldwide, while equipping frontline teams with enhanced insights for more efficient follow-up. The new digital capability applies AI-assisted language analysis to check shipment information against relevant trade-control requirements, interpreting goods descriptions beyond simple keyword … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo strengthens global trade compliance with AI-assisted screening
Swissport enters Indonesia’s high-growth aviation market through joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services
Swissport International, the global leader in aviation services, has signed binding transaction agreements to form a strategic joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services, a Jakarta-based ground handling company with more than four decades of experience in the Indonesian market. Under the agreement, Swissport will acquire a stake in UNEX Aviation Services, marking its entry into Indonesia and strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a key growth market for the aviation … [Read more...] about Swissport enters Indonesia’s high-growth aviation market through joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services
Asia Pacific airlines air cargo demand rises 5.5% in first eight months of 2026
Preliminary August 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international passenger traffic remained soft, as some airlines further rationalised capacity amid persistently elevated jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions associated with the Middle East conflict. Higher air fares also weighed on regional demand, while long-haul traffic remained relatively resilient, including on Asia – Europe routes. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines carried … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines air cargo demand rises 5.5% in first eight months of 2026
