Representatives of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), as part of the delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during the visit to Central Asia, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with aviation partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, respectively, to strengthen air connectivity between Hong Kong and the two countries. Direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty will be launched next year, further strengthening Hong Kong International … [Read more...] about AAHK signs Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Central Asia
Asia Pacific air cargo
How India’s mangoes ride Air India’s long-haul network across the world
On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India’s widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight departures to London, New York and Frankfurt, the cargo holds below the passenger cabins are filled with an unlikely but eagerly awaited traveller: boxes of carefully packed mangoes, their fragrance contained but unmistakable. Each year, as India’s summer ripens, this ritual resumes. In 2026, the scale has been striking. Between March and May 2026, Air India transported more than 3,300 tonnes of … [Read more...] about How India’s mangoes ride Air India’s long-haul network across the world
Kuehne+Nagel strengthens own-controlled air freight network with greater global connectivity
Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its own-controlled air freight network with the addition of Frankfurt to its Inspire aircraft rotation, strengthening connectivity between North America, Europe and Asia. As Europe’s leading air cargo hub, Frankfurt handles around 2 million tonnes of cargo annually and plays a central role in the movement of high-value and time-sensitive goods. Its inclusion in the Inspire rotation further strengthens key trade flows between Europe and North America. The updated … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel strengthens own-controlled air freight network with greater global connectivity
Xeneta: Global air cargo spot rates jump +41% in May, but some relief may be on the way for shippers
After hitting a three-year high in the previous month, global air cargo spot rates jumped up again in May, rising +41% year-on-year, but the pricing pressures on shippers may start to ease in June, according to industry analysts, Xeneta. May’s average global spot rate of USD 3.40 per kg was driven by market fundamentals as global air cargo demand stayed resilient – slightly ahead of expectations - and outpaced supply, which continued to recover from disruption caused by the Middle East … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Global air cargo spot rates jump +41% in May, but some relief may be on the way for shippers
From handling to intelligence: Why cargo terminals now shape airline network performance
Cargo terminals are no longer simply the physical endpoint of an airfreight journey. As airlines streamline networks and concentrate operations around fewer, high-intensity hubs, terminals increasingly influence reliability, connectivity, and overall network performance. “Air Cargo terminals are playing an important and ever-increasing global role in consolidating and distributing airfreight via their network independent hubs,” says Björn Ussat, Director Air Cargo at Lödige Industries. … [Read more...] about From handling to intelligence: Why cargo terminals now shape airline network performance
Brussels Airport expands cargo zone with new logistics facility
Scheduled for completion in 2027, this new logistics building forms part of the broader modernisation of Brussels Airport’s cargo zone. It will enable more efficient use of available space while supporting the growth of companies operating on the site. The building will be certified BREEAM Excellent, an international label recognising buildings designed according to high sustainability and energy-efficiency standards. Two long-established partners on the site, Yusen Logistics and Air Promotions … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport expands cargo zone with new logistics facility
