The new cargo warehouse at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), equipped with state-of-the-art cargo handling technology by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling Service (AHS), a partner of Menzies Aviation, is now officially in operation. The terminal spans 8,000 square meters, and handling capacity will increase to 60,000 tons per year. Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Jaafer Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and numerous guests, the facility was … [Read more...] about Brand new AHS/Menzies cargo terminal at Queen Alia International features Lödige Industries automated cargo handling system
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WestJet Cargo expands network portfolio, adding three new Cuban destinations
WestJet Cargo announced the expansion of its network, following the successful integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group. The addition of Sunwing’s 18 Boeing 737 aircraft into the WestJet fleet brings enhanced cargo capacity and new freight service opportunities across key Caribbean destinations. WestJet Cargo will offer increased capacity to Holguin (HOG), Santa Clara (SNU), and Varadero (VRA) in Cuba, with up to 2.5 tons of additional cargo space available per flight. “This … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo expands network portfolio, adding three new Cuban destinations
Western Sydney International Airport charts future vision with inaugural master plan
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is inviting the community to step into the future of aviation that will herald a new era of economic prosperity for Greater Sydney, with the release of the airport’s Preliminary Draft Master Plan today. The Preliminary Draft Master Plan is a strategic document that outlines the airport’s key plans and broader ambitions for growth and opportunity over the next two decades. There are four key pillars of the Plan, including: … [Read more...] about Western Sydney International Airport charts future vision with inaugural master plan
Xeneta: Air cargo ‘piggybacks global uncertainty’ as demand grows +6% in May, but sentiment drives first rates decline in a year
While international trade continued to flow in May and global air cargo volumes rose +6% year-on-year, market sentiment and concerns over what comes next saw airfreight spot rates decline for the first time in a year, according to Xeneta’s latest market analysis. Midway through the month, the global air cargo market appeared to have dodged a perfect storm as the US-China 90-day tariff truce began on 14 May after the escalating retaliatory tariffs since April. The US administration lowered its … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Air cargo ‘piggybacks global uncertainty’ as demand grows +6% in May, but sentiment drives first rates decline in a year
Kuehne+Nagel appoints Marcus Claesson as Chief Information Officer
The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG appoints Marcus Claesson to its Management Board as of September 1, 2025. Claesson will assume responsibility for the Group’s global information technology and succeed Martin Kolbe, who will retire on October 1, 2025 after 20 years on Kuehne+Nagel Management Board. Marcus Claesson, a Swedish national born in 1971, brings over 25 years of experience in international IT leadership roles. Since 2019, he has served as Chief Information Officer … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel appoints Marcus Claesson as Chief Information Officer
Etihad Cargo signs strategic agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport to strengthen access throughout Asia Pacific
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport during Air Cargo Europe 2025, reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding access across Asia-Pacific and unlocking greater trade potential between China and global markets. The agreement was signed by Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer at Etihad Airways, Mr Luo Guowei, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Hubei Airport Group Company and … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo signs strategic agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport to strengthen access throughout Asia Pacific
