Air cargo terminals are facing increasing volume pressure, labour constraints and growing process complexity — just as airlines concentrate flows through fewer, high-intensity hubs that must deliver predictable performance under volatile conditions. As a result, terminals are no longer merely local handling facilities. They are evolving into digitally connected performance nodes within airline and forwarder networks. Responding to this structural shift, Lödige Industries has introduced Cargo … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries launches Cargo Direct for intelligent terminal orchestration
Asia Pacific air logistics
IATA highlights three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is … [Read more...] about IATA highlights three priorities for air cargo
Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn, providing air charter solutions for air cargo and passenger movements since 1973, has appointed R-BAG Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across Eastern Europe, effective 1st March 2026. The agreement is set to cover cargo charter services within the region. This latest move is intended to further strengthen the charterer’s sales reach and customer support capabilities in one of aviation’s most dynamic growth markets. “To maximise Eastern Europe’s potential for charter … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux have developed an artificial intelligence-based simulator capable of optimising inventory distribution across different warehouses within the same logistics network. The platform, called Genetic Evaluation & Simulation for Inventory Strategy (GENESIS), uses advanced machine learning models to analyse thousands of possible scenarios and determine the optimal stock level at each warehouse and … [Read more...] about MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses
Asia Pacific strengthens its position as a global trade anchor as Singapore ranks #1 worldwide – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
Globalisation remains at a historically high level at 25% in 2025 – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and uncertainty about future trade policies. Equally, the Asia Pacific region features prominently in this year’s DHL Global Connectedness Report, with Singapore ranked #1 globally. A broad swath of regional economies in the Asia Pacific region has also strengthened its position on cross-border flows. The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 is produced with New York … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific strengthens its position as a global trade anchor as Singapore ranks #1 worldwide – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
LBC surpasses 600,000 global deliveries, marks 75 years and positions Asia Pacific as key growth engine
LBC Express commemorates 75 years since pioneering the balikbayan box, announcing it has recorded over 600,000 deliveries worldwide as of the end of Q3 2025. This milestone strongly reinforces LBC's commitment to growing its regional supply chain and e-commerce solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Aligned with its 75th-anniversary theme, "We Move With You," LBC Express, Philippines’ homegrown brand, continues to strengthen its global presence, with a growing network of over 6,400 … [Read more...] about LBC surpasses 600,000 global deliveries, marks 75 years and positions Asia Pacific as key growth engine
