February 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international air passenger demand, supported by increased leisure travel during the Lunar New Year festive period. International air cargo demand also recorded solid growth, despite the traditional factory closures associated with the festive season, with volumes underpinned by continued strength in e-commerce and demand for intermediate goods. In February, the region’s carriers … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines report strong February cargo and passenger growth amid rising geopolitical risks
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J&T Express posts 18.5% revenue growth in 2025 as new markets turn profitable
J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express), a global logistics service provider, announced its annual results for 2025. In 2025, the Company's total parcel volume crossed the 30-billion mark for the first time, reaching 30.1 billion, representing a 22.2% year-over-year ("YoY") increase. Full-year total revenue reached US$12.2 billion, up 18.5% YoY, demonstrating that the Company's global network spanning 13 countries continues to unleash strong growth momentum. The Company’s profitability … [Read more...] about J&T Express posts 18.5% revenue growth in 2025 as new markets turn profitable
JAL and Cargolux launch codeshare partnership to strengthen Asia-Europe and transpacific cargo connectivity
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Cargolux Airlines (CV) commenced cooperation on the Narita–Luxembourg–Narita and Narita–Chicago–Narita routes starting April 1, 2026. The relationship between the two airlines has deep roots, dating back to July 1994, when JAL supported the introduction of Cargolux's service into Komatsu airport. By launching this new cooperation, connecting Narita and Luxembourg —a prime European cargo hub—by JAL codeshare flight on Cargolux operating flight, and Narita-Chicago-Narita … [Read more...] about JAL and Cargolux launch codeshare partnership to strengthen Asia-Europe and transpacific cargo connectivity
FedEx expands renewable energy footprint in Asia Pacific with first on-site solar installation in East China
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its sustainability efforts across the Asia Pacific with the launch of a new solar installation at the FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable logistics infrastructure and makes FedEx the first and currently the only logistics and freight company at Shanghai Pudong International … [Read more...] about FedEx expands renewable energy footprint in Asia Pacific with first on-site solar installation in East China
Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport has reached a significant operational milestone at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, handling 1,000 temperature-controlled containers (RKN-equivalent units) through its "cool+connect" facility. The milestone reflects strong growth in pharmaceutical volumes and reinforces Basel’s role as a key European gateway for life science air cargo. Since the launch of its “cool+connect” infrastructure in February 2025, Swissport has processed more than 1,000 temperature-controlled containers … [Read more...] about Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
Last year, the Time Critical division of leading aircraft specialist, Air Charter Service, saw incredible growth, particularly in its IATA-accredited Next Flight Out (NFO) offering, with 175% more shipments than in the previous 12 months. Robert Alleman, CEO of ACS Time Critical, said: “We enjoyed a very successful 12 months last year, with all three of our services seeing large increases. The biggest of those came in our NFO division, with almost three times the amount of work compared to … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
