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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...
Rhenus cements freight corridors amid global Southeast Asia rush
GLOBAL logistics provider Rhenus Group has increased key infrastructure in Southeast Asia as part of ongoing plans to expand across key trade corridors. Three fully operational...
First jet lands at Western Sydney Airport
THE FIRST jet has landed at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton), in what has been billed as a major milestone in the airport’s journey. The aircraft was the RFS Marie...
Scurrah says “bula” to Fiji Airways
FORMER DP World Australia and Pacific National executive Paul Scurrah has a new gig, appointed managing director and chief executive of Fiji Airways effective from 1 November. In...
New Victorian airfreight centre open for business
AN $8 MILLION airfreight facility at Avalon Airport in Victoria opened today [27 October], promising a tenfold increase in current capacity at the airport to 100,000 tonnes and...
Brisbane Airport beefs up its exports to China ahead of the US
HALF of Australia’s beef exports by air – a total of 16,367 tonnes - went through Brisbane Airport (BNE) in FY25, making it the largest exporting airport for beef, according to...
Air freight demand soars despite trade tensions
GLOBAL air cargo is proving strong this year, even as trade tensions and policy uncertainty weigh on sentiment. That’s the view of leading freight company DHL Global Forwarding...
B&H Worldwide secures global warehousing contract with Ontic
AEROSPACE logistics provider B&H Worldwide has been awarded a global warehousing and logistics contract by Ontic Aerospace. Ontic Aerospace supplies aircraft parts to many of the...
Perth Airport plan highlights freight benefits
FREIGHT has been singled out as an economic driver in the Perth Airport Master Plan 2026 draft document. The document was released to the public last week. A new master plan is...
Australia mandates air cargo ULD restraint training
AUSTRALIA has become the first country to mandate load and restraint training for freight forwarders who build their own unit load device (ULD). This follows a mail vote by...
Throw the switch and get it from Jakarta to Sydney
TAKE AN 11-ton electrical switchboard on a time-sensitive deadline and get it from Jakarta to Sydney. That was the brief for global air charter group Chapman Freeborn, a member of...
Qantas freight expands commodities on WebCargo
QANTAS Freight says it is expanding the types of commodities freight forwarders can book online. International freight forwarders can now access Qantas Freight cargo space on...
Cathay air freight takes a jump
CATHAY Pacific’s, air cargo division has reported a 13% jump in airfreight year on year. Cathay Cargo carried 13% more cargo in August 2025 than in August 2024, while Available...
