FedEx has unveiled a Boeing 777 freighter featuring the company’s original purple-and-orange livery as part of a ceremony honouring its late founder, Frederick W. Smith. The aircraft completed the first ceremonial landing at the newly renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport in Memphis. Operating as Flight 1944, the flight number commemorated the year of Smith’s birth. The Boeing 777F has been named “Rosie” after one of Smith’s granddaughters, who was born shortly bef

DHL Express has strengthened its logistics infrastructure and air network in China through a major expansion of its Shenzhen “Super Gateway” and the launch of a new intercontinental freighter service. The company invested EUR 177 million in expanding the Shenzhen facility, marking DHL’s largest investment in mainland China to date. Located at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, the gateway has tripled its processing capacity to approximately 900 tonnes per day. The expande

Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its TechLift service by adding specialised RGX and RZY containers from Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam (VRR), further strengthening its capabilities in transporting high-value and sensitive semiconductor equipment. The 16-foot RZY and 20-foot RGX containers are purpose-built for the secure transportation of semiconductor fabrication machinery and other advanced capital equipment. Both models feature climate-control systems and enhanced shock-absorptio

A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with Viaservice-Ke, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Viatrans SA, to provide Kenyan customers with more efficient container management and digital trade-financing solutions. Through the partnership, eligible Maersk customers will gain access to the Viaservice Container Solution (VCS). The digital platform offers an alternative to traditional refundable container deposits, which can tie up significant amounts of working capital for weeks or

E-commerce specialist freight forwarder Rich Sale International is set to launch dedicated freighter services between China and the United States through a new partnership with Atlas Air. The new operation will connect Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in China with Chicago Rockford International Airport, providing additional capacity for the rapidly growing cross-border e-commerce market. The partnership will utilize dedicated freighter capacity operated by Atlas Air,

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics Services has taken a major step in its international expansion by completing the acquisition of Aviapartner Liège, establishing its first operational presence in Europe. The transaction, valued at approximately SAR 120 million (€27 million / $32 million), gives SAL a strategic foothold at Liège Airport in Belgium, one of Europe’s important air cargo hubs. Aviapartner Liège provides cargo handling and ground services and connects SAL with a strateg

Colis Privé, a subsidiary of CEVA Logistics, has completed the acquisitions of Paack Iberia and Paack France, strengthening its position in the European last-mile delivery market. The transaction reinforces Colis Privé’s existing network in France while marking its entry into Spain and Portugal, two important and fast-growing e-commerce markets. Approximately 490 employees will join Colis Privé as part of the acquisitions. Paack Iberia and Paack France specialize in last-mile

DB Cargo Full Load Solutions (FLS) has strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe with the opening of a new representative office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The new location will coordinate multimodal transport and logistics services between Ukraine and Europe, supporting companies across industry, trade, infrastructure and humanitarian projects. The Kyiv-based team will also assist customers with customs procedures, border crossings and the development of reliable transport corridor

Hong Kong Air Cargo has expanded its international network with the launch of a new dedicated freighter service connecting Hong Kong and Mumbai, strengthening air cargo links between two of Asia’s most important commercial and logistics markets. The new service forms part of the airline’s broader global expansion strategy and represents another significant step in its growing presence in the Indian market. Mumbai is one of India’s key cargo and export gateways, providing acce

FedEx has appointed Marcus Balzereit as President of FedEx Logistics, strengthening the leadership of its global freight forwarding business as the company continues to integrate its logistics capabilities worldwide. FedEx Logistics combines international freight forwarding with a range of value-added services and is supported by more than 9,000 professionals across over 50 countries and territories. In his new role, Balzereit will lead the company's integrated global freight

DHL Group delivered strong revenue and earnings growth in the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher shipment volumes, favorable air freight market conditions and continued improvements in productivity and efficiency. Group revenue increased by 13% year-on-year to €22.4 billion, compared with €19.8 billion in Q2 2025. Operating profit (EBIT) rose even faster, climbing 30% to €1.9 billion, while the EBIT margin improved from 7.2% to 8.3%. Strong First-Half Performance For

Lufthansa Cargo delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, supported by growing demand, expanded cargo capacity and continued investment in its global logistics infrastructure. Revenue increased by 16% to €1.92 billion, compared with €1.65 billion during the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT climbed even faster, rising 47% to €199 million, up from €135 million in the first half of 2025. The company’s Adjusted EBIT margin consequently improved from

Maersk Project Logistics has successfully developed an integrated logistics solution for the transportation of specialised and oversized cargo from South Korea to the United States, supporting the international expansion of a leading Korean energy solutions provider. The cooperation follows a strategic partnership established in April 2026. The Korean company, which has been manufacturing power transformers and electrical equipment since the late 1970s, required a reliable lo

IAG Cargo reported a challenging second quarter of 2026, with cargo revenue declining by 5.1% year-on-year to £295 million, while cargo traffic fell 16.9% due to reduced capacity caused by ongoing disruptions in the Middle East. Despite lower volumes, the company achieved a 14.2% increase in cargo yields, reflecting strong demand for premium and specialized cargo services. The reduction in available capacity resulted from flight schedule changes and network adjustments across

Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its Cool Corridor network by introducing four new dedicated airfreight routes for temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments, increasing the network to 12 global lanes connecting major pharmaceutical and healthcare hubs across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The newly added corridors link Frankfurt–Atlanta, Chicago–Narita, Brussels–São Paulo, and Chicago–São Paulo. The Frankfurt–Atlanta route will provide dedicated weekly capa

DB Cargo Automotive and Stellantis have announced the realignment of their European vehicle logistics network, focusing on high-volume transport corridors and high-frequency shuttle services. The new approach is designed to improve speed, planning reliability, and supply chain resilience while supporting the growing demand for automotive logistics across Europe. The partnership builds on several years of close collaboration, during which DB Cargo responded to industry-wide ca

Emirates SkyCargo has reported strong growth in export cargo volumes from the United Kingdom, with shipments increasing by double-digit percentages during the last financial year. The airline attributes the growth to rising international demand for high-value British exports and the continued expansion of its global cargo network through Dubai. Among the fastest-growing export categories were pharmaceuticals, aerospace components, engineering products, automotive parts, peris

UPS has introduced a range of new digital solutions designed to make shipping easier and more efficient for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The latest enhancements include a redesigned UPS mobile app, improved online shipping tools, and smarter pickup management features, giving customers greater flexibility to manage shipments anytime and from anywhere. The updated UPS app allows users to create shipping labels, schedule and manage pickups, track shipments in real

DHL Freight has taken delivery of the first series-produced SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric heavy-duty truck manufactured in Europe, marking another milestone in the company’s transition toward low-emission road transport. The vehicle was produced at the SuperPanther plant in Steyr, Austria, and will begin commercial operations in the Netherlands this September. The partnership between DHL Freight and SuperPanther began in 2024 and was followed by extensive real-world testin

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global air cargo demand increased by 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026, marking another month of solid growth despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainties. Demand expanded across all major regions, including the Middle East, highlighting the continued resilience of the global air freight market. The strong performance has been supported by improving manufacturing activity, rising international trade, an