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Weekly newsletter with content from the logistics and the shipping industry


Menzies Aviation, TAAG Angola Airlines and SGA Angola announce strategic agreement
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a strategic agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) to establish Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda. This new partnership strengthens the delivery of world-class ground handling, cargo and airport services nationwide, driving operational excellence and innovation across Angola’s aviation ecosystem, and strengthening Menzies’ presence in Africa. It
Oct 312 min read


dnata and Silk Way Group to Create Aviation Services Hub in Azerbaijan
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a joint venture agreement with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to establish ground handling and cargo operations at the new airport, Alat International Airport, in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku. The venture, set to launch with the opening of the new terminal in April 2027, represents a significant investment in the future of Azerbaijan’s aviation and logistics sectors. It will combine dnata’s global expert
Oct 312 min read


INTERVIEW WITH LUBOS LUKAC FROM QCS - QUICK CARGO SERVICE
Lubos Lukac , CCO and Regional Managing Director for Central Eastern Europe and the UK of the QCS Group With a career focused on the development and management of the global Freight Forwarding network , Lubos is a key leader in the company's expansion and growth across highly demanding markets, bringing a deep perspective on air and ocean cargo. His expertise, grounded in Management and Economics and consolidated through directorships in Europe, centers on building struct
Oct 316 min read


Riyadh Air Takes Off to London: Daily Flights Begin October 26
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, a PIF company, recently revealed two significant milestones as it announces a landmark on its journey towards its 2025 debut. Firstly, the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th, designed to ensure unparalleled readiness and operational excellence as it creates world-class travel experiences. Riyadh Air is also proud to unveil Sfeer, its groundbreaking loyalty offering, which wi
Oct 242 min read


ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services ConnectingJapan, Europe and North America
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichi Inoue; hereinafter "ANA") and Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (head office: Narita, Chiba; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Homma; hereinafter "NCA") will begin codeshare operations on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Under the agreement, ANA's code will appear on NCA's Boeing 747 freighter services from Narita to North American destinations—Chica
Oct 241 min read


DB Cargo FLS Boosts Intermodal Capacity with 200 New MEGA Trailers Across Europe
Red trailers, more space, full loads - DB Cargo Full Load Solutions is now on the roads and rails of Europe with 200 new trailers. Particularly striking: 100 MEGA trailers that transport bulky goods with ease, reduce costs and increase safety. Efficient, sustainable and reliable - that's how modern logistics works. Full Load Solutions (FLS) has invested in its fleet and significantly expanded it: with 200 new trailers, 100 of which are MEGA trailers, we are increasing capacit
Oct 241 min read


Sea Port operational updates from around the world by seaexplorer
Ports across key trade lanes are facing fresh turbulence: between labour strikes in Northern Europe, storm-driven outages in China, and congestion across Africa and the Americas, importers and forwarders can no longer take “normal operations” for granted. In their latest update covering 17–23 October 2025, Kuehne+Nagel offers an essential snapshot of waiting-times, yard-utilisation and disruption levels at major global hubs—so you can stay one step ahead of supply-chain bottl
Oct 247 min read


Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45% by 2044
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of these additional 2,605 freighters, 1,530 will be replacements and 1,075 will be for growth. The additional 2,605 will be split between 1,120 small aircraft, 855 mid-size widebodies, and 630 large widebodies. Overall of the 2,605
Oct 242 min read


Forto launches FortoLabs, a platform for AI-powered SaaS solutions tailored to logistics
Forto, a leading provider of digital freight forwarding solutions, has today launched FortoLabs, a new platform offering agentic AI technologies for the supply chain as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). These solutions are now available to the broader market to drive lasting gains in productivity, precision, and resilience across global supply chains. FortoLabs builds on the AI capabilities developed and tested within Forto’s own operations, where they have delivered measurable p
Oct 242 min read
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