UK-based cargo airline European Cargo has entered administration after facing mounting financial pressures, bringing an abrupt halt to the operations of one of Europe’s most distinctive freighter carriers. The Bournemouth-based airline appointed joint administrators from Teneo Financial Advisory on 3 June, citing reduced flying activity, working capital challenges, and rising fuel costs as key factors behind its collapse. Founded in 2020, European Cargo built its business aro

The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with aviation stakeholders in Central Asia, strengthening Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) position as a key international aviation and logistics hub connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The agreements aim to enhance cooperation in airport management, cargo development, aviation training, and route expansion between Hong Kong and several Central Asian markets. The

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM have signed a major agreement that will enable the next phase of Schiphol’s long-term redevelopment strategy. The deal includes the relocation of several KLM facilities, creating space for new passenger infrastructure, future aircraft operations, and a modernized cargo hub. Under the agreement, KLM’s cargo operations will move from Schiphol Centre to a newly developed cargo area on the opposite side of the Kaagbaan runway, while KLM Catering

Kuehne+Nagel has further strengthened its controlled air freight network by integrating Frankfurt into its Inspire aircraft rotation, enhancing connectivity between North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The move is designed to provide customers with greater reliability, dedicated capacity and faster transit times across key international trade lanes. Effective from June 2026, the updated Inspire rotation connects major logistics hubs including Atlanta, Chicago, Fra

The global heavy-lift airfreight sector is navigating one of its most complex operating environments in recent years. Geopolitical tensions, airspace disruptions, rising fuel costs and limited aircraft availability are creating significant challenges for the transportation of oversized and project cargo worldwide. Heavy-lift airfreight remains a critical solution for industries such as energy, aerospace, oil and gas, mining, and large-scale infrastructure projects. When time-

DHL Group has announced plans to invest approximately €160 million in France between 2026 and 2027, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of its most important European markets. The investment will focus on expanding logistics capacity, modernizing infrastructure, and supporting the country’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable supply chains. The announcement forms part of a broader strategy that will bring DHL’s total investment in France to nearly €900 mill

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced a new specialized logistics product designed exclusively for the global energy sector, setting a new benchmark in air freight services. Called EnergyLift, the airport-to-airport solution is the first fully dedicated air cargo product created to address the unique transportation requirements of energy infrastructure projects worldwide. The launch represents a significant step forward for industries that depend on the rapid movement of critica

The maritime industry has reached another milestone in its transition toward lower-carbon operations with the successful completion of a major vessel retrofit project. A 10,100 TEU container ship has been converted from a conventional engine to a dual-fuel propulsion system capable of operating on methanol, becoming the first vessel delivered under a broader five-ship conversion program. The project represents a significant step in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions f

Europe’s logistics sector enters the second half of 2026 amid a range of challenges affecting ocean, rail, air freight, and customs operations. In its latest market update, Maersk highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, congestion at major European ports, infrastructure-related rail disruptions, and significant regulatory changes that businesses must prepare for. Middle East Tensions Continue to Impact Global Shipping The situation in the Middle East rema