Global air cargo capacity connected to the Middle East remains significantly disrupted following the outbreak of conflict in the region, although early signs suggest the situation may be stabilising. According to data from aviation analytics firm Rotate, worldwide cargo capacity has declined by roughly 8 percent over the past 24 hours...
Air cargo community initiative LGG Connect has announced the addition of ACL Airshop as its newest associate member, strengthening the network built around Liege Airport (LGG). With the new addition, the association now counts 13 members, reflecting growing industry interest in collaborative initiatives designed to enhance the airport’s cargo ecosystem. In a...
Global air cargo equipment specialist ACL Airshop has appointed James Harris as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition as the company enters a new stage of global development. Harris succeeds Bernhard Kindelbacher, who led the company over the past two years and will remain involved as a senior...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global energy markets, driving a sharp increase in diesel prices and raising concerns across the logistics sector. In the United States, the weekly retail diesel price published by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration rose by 8.8 cents per gallon...
Autonomous trucking developer Torc Robotics is taking a significant step toward commercialization by expanding its testing program into one of the most challenging driving environments in North America. The Daimler Truck subsidiary has announced plans to begin operating autonomous trucks on public roads around Ann Arbor, Michigan, exposing its systems to...
European Cargo has announced plans to launch five weekly freighter services between China and Teesside International Airport while establishing a new operational base at the northeast UK airport. The carrier will deploy its Airbus A340-600 converted freighters, offering 76 tonnes of payload and 440 cubic metres of cargo capacity. The airline...
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has maintained its position as the world’s largest airfreight forwarder by volume, despite DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker earlier this year. The Swiss-headquartered logistics group reported 2.2 million tonnes of airfreight handled in 2025, up 7% year on year—outpacing DSV’s 2 million tonnes. While DSV briefly surpassed K+N in the...
Air cargo operators continue to grapple with the fallout from escalating Middle East conflict, as airspace closures, route suspensions and grounded flights squeeze capacity across key corridors. Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February and subsequent Iranian retaliation, airlines suspended operations over the weekend. The immediate result was...
Qatar has halted LNG production at Ras Laffan, one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas production and export terminals, in response to Iranian attacks and maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Industry sources report that up to 150 tankers are idling west of the Strait, including fully loaded LNG...
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has signed a construction contract with Malaysia’s MISC Berhad for a second batch of large-scale LNG carriers—two firm vessels plus two options—each with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters. The agreement follows an earlier deal signed in January for three firm orders and three options, bringing total newbuilding commitments...
