The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalises the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still … [Read more...] about IATA launches DG Digital to fully digitalise dangerous goods declarations
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Saudia Cargo, Mawani, and ZATCA launch sea-to-air logistics corridor linking western ports to airports
Saudia Cargo has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to introduce new sea-to-air logistics routes designed to keep cargo moving through Saudi Arabia and onward to global markets. Launched as a sea-to-air logistics corridor via the Kingdom’s western coast ports, the initiative provides a proactive response to regional developments affecting shipping patterns and international flight schedules, … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo, Mawani, and ZATCA launch sea-to-air logistics corridor linking western ports to airports
FedEx bolsters Asia Pacific supply chain capabilities with expanded Taiwan transshipment centre
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is enhancing its Asia Pacific network with the opening of its newly expanded Transhipment Centre at Taoyuan International Airport. This facility represents FedEx’s largest single investment in Taiwan in its 35-year history. The expansion significantly increases the facility’s sorting capacity to support growing logistics demand from high-tech, semiconductor, and e-commerce sectors across Taiwan and … [Read more...] about FedEx bolsters Asia Pacific supply chain capabilities with expanded Taiwan transshipment centre
BlueBox Systems launches “Tradelane Intelligence”: Data analytics for optimised freight decisions
BlueBox Systems, a leading provider of airfreight visibility solutions, is expanding its service portfolio with Tradelane Intelligence, a data analytics platform designed to support well-informed freight decisions. The platform provides advanced reporting capabilities that enable data-driven operational and strategic decision-making across the supply chain. Tradelane Intelligence is built on high-quality airfreight data validated through a proprietary AI-based algorithm that consolidates and … [Read more...] about BlueBox Systems launches “Tradelane Intelligence”: Data analytics for optimised freight decisions
Cainiao to build large-scale global robotic warehouse network
Cainiao plans to build a large-scale global network of robotic warehouses in 2026 as it expands local fulfilment and delivery capabilities for cross-border e-commerce platforms and merchants worldwide. The automated facilities are planned for key markets including Hong Kong, China, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany and the United States. The warehouses will primarily use Cainiao’s self-developed next-generation warehouse robots and AI-powered scheduling system. Compared with traditional … [Read more...] about Cainiao to build large-scale global robotic warehouse network
Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 3.9 million passengers in February 2026, with traffic remaining stable compared to February last year. During the reporting month, passenger numbers were negatively impacted, particularly by strikes and weather-related flight cancellations, which affected around 70,000 travellers in total. Cargo volumes in Frankfurt (comprising airmail and airfreight) increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 159,362 metric tons in February. Meanwhile, aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
