Liege Airport had an excellent year in 2024, with a total throughput of 1,162,899 tons. In terms of movements, the trend was also upward, with 37,029 aircraft movements recorded for 2024 (compared with 33,652 movements in 2023). The vast majority of these movements concern cargo aircrafts, with 27,184 movements recorded in 2024 (an increase of 14% compared with 23,916 movements in 2023). December confirmed the upward trend in volumes, with 103,217 tons passing through the airport (an increase … [Read more...] about Liege Airport achieves record cargo growth in 2024
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Xeneta: A flying start to 2025 but after 14 months of double-digit demand growth, air cargo stakeholders remain cautious
The global air cargo market cruised into 2025 on the back of 14 consecutive months of double-digit growth in demand as volumes climbed +11% year-on-year in December and average spot rates finished the year +15% higher, according to industry analysts Xeneta. While Xeneta is forecasting more demand growth of +4-6% in 2025, Chief Airfreight Officer, Niall van de Wouw, says the air cargo industry’s “cautious optimism remains tempered by its susceptibility to geopolitical tensions, a subdued … [Read more...] about Xeneta: A flying start to 2025 but after 14 months of double-digit demand growth, air cargo stakeholders remain cautious
Airforwarders Association new board member David O. King elected
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has elected David O. King, SEKO Logistics, for the first time to the AfA Board of Directors, as the forwarding association looks ahead to the 2025-2028 term. King joins a board of industry experts who, as the board of the AfA, are committed to promoting and strengthening the interests of the air cargo supply chain. “I am honored to join the board and contribute to the Association’s vital work in representing the air forwarding industry and uniting … [Read more...] about Airforwarders Association new board member David O. King elected
Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS Ltd (SATS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) across multiple major airports in regions in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process, significantly expanding Air India's partnership with SATS and WFS. The new cargo handling and ground handling stations span across North America, UK, Europe, and Asia, … [Read more...] about Air India extends SATS and WFS partnership with 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across global network
IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth. • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.6% compared to November 2023 (6.5% for international operations). "It was a good November for air cargo with … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth
DHL acquires reverse logistics leader, Inmar Supply Chain Solutions
DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading contract logistics provider, announced the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence and a leading returns solutions provider for the retail e-commerce industry. The strategic acquisition will make DHL Supply Chain the largest provider of reverse logistics solutions in North America. The acquisition will result in 14 return centers and around 800 associates joining the DHL Supply Chain business expanding the company’s … [Read more...] about DHL acquires reverse logistics leader, Inmar Supply Chain Solutions