Global logistics provider Dachser has expanded its research partnership with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft effective February 1, 2025. As part of the DACHSER Enterprise Lab, which has been bringing science and logistics practice together in mixed innovation teams since 2017, the family-owned company is now cooperating with both the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund and the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS in Sankt … [Read more...] about Dachser and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft expand research partnership
Asia Pacific shipments
Fraport traffic figures – January 2025: Decrease at Frankfurt Airport
3.9 million travelers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January. This corresponded to a decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2024. The decline was a result of cuts to flight services by the Lufthansa Group, while other airlines increased their services. Cargo volumes fell by 3.9 percent in January, to 148,321 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements was stable, with a slight 0.4 percent decrease to 30,938 takeoffs and landings. The total maximum takeoff weights were … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – January 2025: Decrease at Frankfurt Airport
Accelerated Global Solutions makes strategic investment in KGW Logistics to strengthen Trans-Pacific supply chain leadership
Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS), a global leader in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, has announced a strategic investment in KGW Group Berhad ("KGW"), acquiring a 15% equity stake in the firm. The move solidifies AGS's position as a leader in trans-Pacific trade and enhances its ability to offer integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions that address the complex needs of global shippers. The strategic investment in KGW enables AGS to deepen its global freight forwarding … [Read more...] about Accelerated Global Solutions makes strategic investment in KGW Logistics to strengthen Trans-Pacific supply chain leadership
Embraer intends to invest US$ 3.5 billion by 2030
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today its plans to invest approximately US$ 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest for national sovereignty and defense," held in Brasília. The event was attended by Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and other authorities. The investment forecast aligns with the company’s recent practices and … [Read more...] about Embraer intends to invest US$ 3.5 billion by 2030
LATAM Group confirms its leadership in flower transport to the United States, moving nearly 25,000 tons for Valentine’s Day
LATAM Group, through its air cargo subsidiaries, successfully concluded the Valentine’s Day season, reaffirming its key role in exporting flowers from South America. Over the course of three weeks, the group transported nearly 25,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, making it the leading carrier of flowers from these countries to the United States. This achievement reflects LATAM’s commitment to supporting its customers throughout the year, ensuring capacity and a reliable service … [Read more...] about LATAM Group confirms its leadership in flower transport to the United States, moving nearly 25,000 tons for Valentine’s Day
TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 will be held in Hong Kong
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking. “TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Hong Kong, a key sector for ecommerce shipments within our industry. We are looking forward to a robust conference program focused on issues that affect the … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 will be held in Hong Kong
