Air freight rates could take months to recover, analysts say
A RETURN to pre-conflict capacity and rates on trades out of West Asia hubs is still a month or two away, air freight analysts Xeneta say. A shaky ceasefire agreed earlier this...
Industry relief at ceasefire reports
A REPORTED ceasefire between Iran and the US/Israel alliance is set to bring benefits for both seafarers and global trade, industry figures say. The ceasefire agreement was...
Port executives reflect on trade via sea and air
PORT executives Saul Cannon (Port of Melbourne) and Matt Marais (Avalon) have had their say on international trade and leveraging new growth opportunities. Addressing the VTA 2026...
OPINION: Preparing for takeoff
AUSTRALIA'S air cargo sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation. With Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport set to open later this year, alongside...
DHL Group expands airfreight cold chain network
DHL GROUP says it has announced “major steps” to strengthen its life sciences & healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated airfreight cold chain network....
APAC air freight demand rises ahead of Lunar New Year
A SURGE in demand for goods has been reported across the Asia-Pacific region, as customers get in ahead of Lunar New Year and the closure of key factories, market analysts C.H....
January air cargoes soar, but China’s e-commerce exports return to Earth with a thud
AN EARLIER Lunar New Year has been labelled a factor in strong demand for global air cargo during January 2026, industry analysts Xeneta say. Xeneta noted storm clouds on the...
All eyes on Suez Canal for freight impact, says DHL
INCREASING volumes through the Suez Canal are set to jolt the ocean freight market in 2026, DHL Global Forwarding says. The company has just published reports into the ocean and...
Risks with draft airport regulations highlighted
INDUSTRY body the Australian Logistics Council says the federal government’s draft airport regulations risk undermining productivity and supply-chain resilience. The Commonwealth...
AIR CARGO: Policy keeping it fresh from paddock to plate
With the free trade agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates underway, Daily Cargo News takes a deep dive into what the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic...
Air cargo growth reported, but “something has to give” in 2026
AIR CARGO proved surprisingly robust last year but “something has to give” in the year ahead, industry analysts Xeneta say. Global volumes were up 6% year-on-year in December,...
Airfreight boom for Adelaide Airport
SOUTH Australian lobster exports have tripled year-on-year, with a record $137.3 million sold to the world over the past 12 months – an increase of $95 million or 225% according...
Sydney man charged over air cargo drug import
A SYDNEY man has been charged in a NSW local court for allegedly attempting to import 16kg of illegal drugs concealed in international air cargo packages. The AFP has alleged the...
Baboons, bears and antelopes highlight unusual cargoes for DHL
MOUNTAIN bongo antelopes and bear sculptures were among some of the unusual cargoes moved by international logistics business DHL during 2025. The company has produced a list of...
Christmas boost for global air cargoes
A RISE in global air cargo volumes of 5% in November (year-on-year) has led to suggestions of Christmas having come early for the aviation sector. But this rise in volumes was...
