On August 1st, Gebrüder Weiss established a new country organisation in the Philippines, expanding its presence in Asia. This strategic move by the international transport and logistics company responds to the growing economic importance of the island nation and further expands its regional network. The logistics provider also recently announced the opening of a new country operation in Thailand. “The Philippines offers great economic potential. With this new country organisation, we are … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss opens new country organisation in the Philippines
Asia Pacific air freight
WiseTech Global completes strategic acquisition of e2open
WiseTech Global (WiseTech), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced on 4 August 2025 the completion of the acquisition of U.S.-based E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (e2open), a leading provider of cloud-based trade and supply chain SaaS solutions for the world’s largest companies, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion which is fully debt funded from a new syndicated debt facility, as previously announced to the market on 26 May … [Read more...] about WiseTech Global completes strategic acquisition of e2open
IAG Cargo delivers strong H1 2025 performance of revenues of €629M
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has delivered revenues of €629 million for H1 2025 - an increase of 11.1 per cent on the same period last year. Despite evolving market conditions, the business demonstrated resilience, with volumes up 4.5 per cent and yields 6.4 per cent higher compared to H1 2024. “Following the strong growth we achieved in 2024, this performance reflects the trust our customers place in IAG Cargo to deliver reliably, even as global supply … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo delivers strong H1 2025 performance of revenues of €629M
Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
The Asian offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have been exceptionally busy over the past month, arranging almost 100 charter flights with more than 5,000 tons of cargo, following the closure of the Thailand-Cambodia land border. Brendan Toomey, CEO of ACS Singapore, commented: “The closure of the Thailand-Cambodia border meant that all road transport stopped immediately, leading to significant logistical disruptions across multiple industries which rely heavily … [Read more...] about Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
Lufthansa Cargo to market cargo capacities of ITA Airways on routes from Asia to Rome
On 1 September 2025, the cooperation between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways will reach another important milestone: The routes from Delhi (DEL), Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Bangkok (BKK) to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) will then also be marketed and managed under the Lufthansa Cargo AWB prefix. "We are proud to offer our customers additional capacity from Asia to Europe with these three routes. The cooperation with ITA Airways got off to a successful start in June, and we are excited to take the next … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo to market cargo capacities of ITA Airways on routes from Asia to Rome
Menzies Aviation appoints Lawrence Tse as Head of E-commerce
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Lawrence Tse as the company’s first-ever Head of E-commerce. A seasoned expert in e-commerce and air cargo, Lawrence brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience, having held senior director roles at several major logistics firms. He joins Menzies from CEVA Logistics, where he was instrumental in leading business development and managing global key … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation appoints Lawrence Tse as Head of E-commerce
