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
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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
Liège Airport cargo volumes surge 18.6% in early 2026
After a historic year in 2025, Liege Airport (LGG) starts 2026 with a bang! For January and February, cumulated freight volumes increased by 18,6% compared to the same period last year, reaching 219.807 tons. The trend is also upwards for cargo aircraft movements, with the airport recording 4.653 movements in its core air cargo business (+6%). January confirmed the upward trend in volumes, with 105,398 tons passing through the airport (up 18% from 89,205 tons in January 2025). Cargo aircraft … [Read more...] about Liège Airport cargo volumes surge 18.6% in early 2026
Unilode supercharges digital tracking with the launch of Super Sentinel
Unilode, the global leader in ULD management and digital solutions, announced the launch of Super Sentinel, an industry-leading digital tracking solution designed to eliminate lost and unreported ULDs. Super Sentinel is an additional digital solution that will be enabled on Unilode’s Bluetooth and LoRa tags. This enables ULD tracking outside of our fixed reader network, allowing Unilode to locate lost or unreported ULDs anywhere in the world. Built in partnership with OnAsset Intelligence, … [Read more...] about Unilode supercharges digital tracking with the launch of Super Sentinel
