DSV is expanding its global Air ThermoDirect network by introducing a direct temperature-controlled airfreight connection between Luxembourg and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Additional routes to the United States are also planned as the company responds to growing demand for reliable pharmaceutical logistics. The service will operate through multiple departures using dedicated freighter aircraft, giving DSV greater control over schedules, routing and cargo handling.

DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has introduced a new seasonal maritime connection from Ningbo, China, to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom via the Arctic Ocean. The service operates from August to October and expands the company’s existing multimodal transport options between Asia and Europe. The main sea journey takes approximately 21 days, making the route around three times faster than the traditional connection around Africa. From Felixstowe, feeder services reach other Europ

Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thailand’s state-owned Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Thai military aircraft. The agreement was signed on 2 September at the Korean Air Tech Center in Busan. The cooperation will initially focus on depot-level maintenance for the Royal Thai Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The partners subsequently plan to expand their activities to other aircraft operated

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on 6 September. Flight 7598 was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when the aircraft left the runway, struck several vehicles and caught fire. Local authorities confirmed that at least five people were killed and five others injured, including three who were in critical condition. The pilots were rescued from the aircraft, while more than 200 emergen

DHL Global Forwarding has acquired Aero Cargas S.A., marking the company’s first direct operation in Uruguay. The acquisition strengthens DHL’s presence across Latin America and expands its access to important trade corridors connecting the Southern Cone, North America and international markets. Aero Cargas brings more than 58 years of experience in air and ocean freight, industrial project logistics, land transportation and customized multimodal services. The company has als

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2027 editions of its cargo and ground operations manuals, introducing updated standards and procedures designed to improve safety, efficiency and consistency across the aviation industry. Key changes include new guidance for biometric passenger handling and contactless travel, revised standards for temperature-controlled and perishable cargo, updated baggage identification procedures and enhanced requirements

Lufthansa Cargo significantly improved its financial performance during the first half of 2026. Revenue increased by 16% to EUR 1.92 billion, compared with EUR 1.65 billion in the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT rose by 47% to EUR 199 million, while the adjusted EBIT margin improved from 8.2% to 10.4%. Available cargo capacity increased by 5% to 7.21 billion freight tonne-kilometres, supported particularly by additional belly capacity, including cargo space marketed on I

MSC will participate in Breakbulk Americas 2026, taking place on 22–23 September at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The company’s specialists will welcome visitors at Booth G16 to discuss tailored solutions for complex, high-value and oversized cargo. During the event, MSC will present several successfully completed projects, including the transportation of nine railcars from Belgium to Alexandria. The shipment forms part of a lon g-term programme inv

Maersk’s latest Latin America Market Update highlights improving regional connectivity and continued investment in logistics infrastructure. The enhanced West Coast Shuttle is launching in September with a three-vessel rotation connecting Ecuador, Panama and Mexico, while the revised AC1 service provides weekly connections between Shanghai, Yokohama, Mexico, Colombia and Panama. Port operations across Latin America remain generally stable. In Colombia, ports and inland transp