Air Freight Capacity Exceeds Demand Airfreight has had a weak start to 2023, according to the latest market advisory from Denmark-based forwarder Scan Global Logistics. Airfreight rates have softened, and capacity is likely to exceed demand for the foreseeable future. Condor-Schwester Marabu and Nordic Aviation have signed an agreement to support the second airline of…
Air Freight News Summary The air freight industry is making strides towards becoming greener, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) gaining traction as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional kerosene. Fuel manufacturers, airlines, digital cargo booking platforms and other stakeholders are working together to make SAF more accessible. In Germany, the Offenbacher Stadtrat Paul-Gerhard Weiß has…
Air Freight News Summary The air freight industry has seen a number of developments in recent weeks, from new airlines starting up to increased passenger numbers at airports and the expansion of air cargo operations. In Iran, Yazd Air has launched with an ex-Eurowings jet, while Dubai Airport is expecting more than double the number…
Not enough SAF for air cargo to hit net zero – carriers must find other routes Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes has weighed into the SAF debate and aviation’s route to net-zero, urging the industry to recognize the multiple paths it can take to greener flights. Concerns have been raised over airfreight’s capacity to maintain…
The air freight industry is continuing to develop and evolve, with new technologies, initiatives, and partnerships being implemented around the world. In Europe, the European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the merger of two airlines, while in Germany a 50-strong team has taken off from Cologne Bonn Airport with 16 tonnes of recovery…
