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...
Qatar Airways and Cainiao do an e-commerce deal
QATAR Airways Cargo and Cainiao have launched an expanded strategic partnership to boost cross-border e-commerce delivery. This project is said to significantly strengthen the...
OPINION: Bridging the gap
IN AN era of increasing global demand, digital transformation and customer expectations, the air cargo industry is being pushed to evolve at a pace it has historically struggled...
Cathay lifts more cargo in July, year-on-year
CATHAY Group has reported carrying 11% more cargo in July 2025 than in July 2024 in its cargo division. Cathay Cargo carried over 140,000 tonnes of cargo in July while available...
DHL Express and Cathay Group sign sustainable fuel deal
DHL Express and the Cathay Group have struck a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement aimed at reinforcing a shared commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the air...
Shifting landscape for Maersk heading into 2025 half year
GLOBAL trade shifts and equipment imbalances, as well as seasonal congestion risks, are key factors for the Asia-Pacific region in the 2025 second half year, Maersk reports. The...
Hobart Airport runway to be a boon for trade
A STRENGTHENED runway at Hobart Airport is set to increase trade ties between Tasmania and Asia via larger aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787. Hobart Airport...
B&H makes CCO appointment
AEROSPACE logistics business B&H Worldwide has appointed Australian Matthew Warrington as its new chief commercial officer. According to the company, Mr Warrington brings to B&H...
DSV happy with growth in tough times
DANISH transport and logistics company DSV has handed down its latest financial results, hailing what it said was “increased organic gross profit in a challenging and volatile...
Trade with Hong Kong gets an air freight boost
AIR freight exporters from Victoria are expected to benefit from a decision by a major airline to operate three weekly direct services between Hong Kong and Melbourne. The...
AI lends freight forwarders a helping hand
DIGITAL air freight platform cargo.one believes it has developed a system that will stop freight forwarders chasing their tales. Cargo.one’s latest release includes a series of...
