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The STAT Trade Times, the first publication from STAT Media Group, was one of the earliest and the most reliable sources for news and news features for aviation and shipping industries.
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RwandAir has partnered with Cargo Flash Infotech to implement the nGen Integrated Cargo Management System (ICMS) as part of its digital transformation strategy for cargo operations.

#RwandAir #CargoFlashnGen #CargoFlashInfotech #ICMS #digitaltransformation #cargodigitalisation #AirCargo
RwandAir selects Cargo Flash nGen system for cargo digitalisation
The airline will deploy a cloud-based cargo platform to automate workflows and improve visibility and service reliability.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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As India’s cargo flows become more predictable and balanced across exports and imports, the industry is beginning to recalibrate its expectations.

#HellmannWorldwideLogistics #OmanAirCargo #Indiaaircargo #freightdemand #exports #imports #pharmaceuticals #electronics #globaltrade
India’s cargo network rewrites its playbook for global trade
India’s air cargo market is shifting to steadier growth as exports diversify and imports rise with domestic demand.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Global air cargo operations are undergoing a deep transformation as PLACI pushes security checks earlier in the supply chain than ever before.

#PLACI #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #IATA #Descartes #JBSJeenaLogistics
Inside PLACI: The system that keeps air cargo safe
Global air cargo operations are undergoing a deep transformation as PLACI pushes security checks earlier in the supply chain than ever before.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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A white paper published by Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) reveal that structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation are constraining one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and limiting access to essential medicines for hundreds of millions of people.
How to unlock opportunities, healthcare access in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Food and Farm for Health White Paper presents compelling evidence that the current distribution of airfreight capacity not only restricts pharmaceutical accessibility but also suppresses the...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Air Menzies International (AMI), the wholesale freight forwarder and part of Menzies Aviation, announced the opening of its import off airport de-group facility in Johannesburg, designed to enhance operational efficiency and lower costs for importers.

#AMI #AirMenziesInternational #MenziesAviation
AMI opens new import off airport de-group facility in Johannesburg
Situated at AMI’s 47,500 square-foot facility at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the facility offers customers a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective way to manage their shipments.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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GEODIS, the global transport and logistics company, is advancing its commitment to sustainable, high-capacity freight operations through major investments in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

#GEODIS #sustainable #logistics #trucks #HVOtrial #freightoperations #Europe #AsiaPacificregion
GEODIS ramps up logistics efficiency with duotrailer investment and HVO trial
GEODIS is investing in Asia-Pacific and Europe to boost sustainable, high-capacity freight operations.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Rhenus Logistics and Avianca Cargo have successfully transported crated civil helicopters from Miami International Airport (MIA), USA, to Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX), Brazil.

#Rhenus #AviancaCargo #Avianca #US #Brazil #MiamiInternationalAirport #Airbus #AirCargo
Rhenus, Avianca Cargo deliver helicopters from the US to Brazil
Over 35 helicopter shipments are expected to be completed by the end of the year for one of the world’s leading civil helicopter manufacturers through an Airbus A330F aircraft, with additional phases....
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December 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis), Hactl’s wholly-owned value-added services subsidiary, has strengthened its collaboration with global logistics and supply chain technology leader Flexport, elevating the relationship into a strategic partnership.

#Hacis #Hactl #Flexport
Hacis and Flexport expand partnership to support Hong Kong transit hub
New integrated services from Hacis offer Flexport smoother cargo movement and stronger regional connectivity.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Aerotransportes Mas de Carga S.A de C.V. (mas) today announced a Block Space Agreement effective from the IATA Winter Season 2025.

#NipponCargoAirlines #NCA #AerotransportesMasdeCarga #mas #Japan #LosAngeles #MexicoCityAirport #IATA #AirCargo
NCA and mas enter Block Space Agreement to strengthen trans-Pacific routes
Nippon Cargo Airlines and mas partner to expand cargo connectivity between Asia and Mexico.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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✈️📦 This week’s Cargo Shots, presented by Hactl and hosted by Nikitha Sebastian, birng you key air cargo developments. From major network expansions to strategic alliances, and industry-shaping acquisitions.

📽 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/iHLbvAoY2V8

#CargoShots #Hactl #AirCargo
Cargo Shots by The STAT Trade Times presented by HACTL - 12 December 2025
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December 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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India is fast cementing its place as a global automotive manufacturing and export powerhouse, driven by rapid localisation, focused supplier development and an improving logistics ecosystem.

#VolvoGroup #KnorrBremseSystems #ZFCommerciaVehicles #CMACGM #AutoSCMSummit2025 #events
India emerges as a global hub at Auto SCM Summit 2025
India’s emergence as a global automotive hub, driven by localisation, supplier development, and innovation, was highlighted.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Air freight plays a crucial role in global trade and society, yet it continues to fall behind in airport slot allocation, according to Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.

#IATA #Airfreight #aircargo #aircraft
Air freight deserves fair airport slot access, says IATA cargo chief
IATA’s Brendan Sullivan warns that cargo is being sidelined in slot allocation despite its crucial role in global trade and emergencies.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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ECS Group has appointed Yousra Khalihamou as the Commercial Director of EFIS Maroc, strengthening the company’s commercial strategy in one of North Africa’s most competitive cargo markets.

#EFISMaroc #ECSGroup #NorthAfrica #Morocco #Africa #Europe #MiddleEast #aircargo #aircraft
EFIS Maroc appoints Yousra Khalihamou as new Commercial Director
Her promotion supports EFIS Maroc’s plan to boost commercial performance and win new airline contracts in Morocco’s cargo market.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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November 2025 became the busiest month of the year at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska, handling 2,949 international cargo aircraft landings, up 14% from a year earlier.

#TedStevensAnchorageInternationalAirport #Alaska #AwesomeCargo #FedEx #DHL #NorthLinkAviation
Anchorage cargo traffic surges in November as key routes swing sharply
China Cargo, Awesome Cargo and several Asia–America routes saw steep rises, while FedEx, DHL and others posted sharp declines.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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dnata, a global air and travel services provider, on 11 December announced an investment of €25 million (US$27 million) to develop a cargo facility at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

#dnata #MilanMalpensaAirport #perishables #pharmaceuticals #dangerousgoods #liveanimals
dnata to invest €25 mn in cargo facility at Milan Malpensa Airport
The facility to meet industry standards for efficient and safe handling of all specialised cargo: perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods, live animals, aircraft engines, and vehicles.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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The global air cargo sector is showing a strong commitment to adopt the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ONE Record standard, with its planned implementation slated for January 1, 2026.

#InternationalAirTransportAssociation #IATA #ONERecord #aircargo #aircraft #airfreight
More than 70% of air cargo industry are aware of ONE Record: IATA
ONE Record represents a fundamental shift for air freight, establishing a single, consistent digital language for cargo data exchange.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production growth is slowing, and urgent action is needed ahead of upcoming e-SAF mandates in Europe and the UK.

#IATA #SAF #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #Europe #UK #AirCargo
IATA warns slowing SAF growth will raise costs and risk future targets
SAF output will rise in 2025 but growth slows in 2026, with high prices and weak policies forcing airlines to rethink commitments.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Aircraft availability remains one of the biggest limits on airline growth, according to an updated analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

#IATA #Aerospace #supplychain #supplychainshortage #aircraft #AirCargo
Aerospace supply chain shortage slows aircraft deliveries and growth
IATA says demand will exceed aircraft and engine supply until 2031–2034, pushing up costs and limiting airline flexibility.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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#IAGCargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group, is boosting Spain’s aquaculture exports by partnering with #CookeEspaña, one of the country’s leading seafood exporters, as global demand for Mediterranean products grows.

#InternationalAirlinesGroup #ConstantFresh #Mediterranean #aircargo
IAG Cargo expands the global reach of Spain’s aquaculture exports
Cooke España’s sea bass, sea bream, and meagre reach global markets within 48 hours via IAG Cargo’s Constant Fresh.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🎥 Watch the full interview from the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi to understand how IBS is helping build the foundations for smarter, scalable and future-ready cargo operations.
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#AirCargo #Digitalisation #IBSSoftware #CargoTech #AviationInnovation #TIACA2025
Radhesh Menon of IBS Software on what’s next for digital air cargo
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December 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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China Postal Airlines has launched a scheduled Guangzhou (CAN)–Liege (LGG) service operated with a Boeing 777F aircraft.

#ChinaPostalAirlines #Boeing #Boeing777Faircraft #aircraft #LiegeAirport #aircargo
China Postal starts Guangzhou–Liege and Chongqing–Yangon flights
The CAN–LGG route strengthens China–Europe cargo links, expands the airline’s network, and meets high freight demand.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Bringer Air Cargo has made history by operating the first international wide-body freighter to land directly at Navegantes Airport (NVT) in southern Brazil.

#BringerAirCargo #NavegantesAirport #Brazil #Boeing #UnitedStates #SantaCatarina #aircargo #aircraft
Bringer air cargo lands first wide-body freighter at Navegantes Airport
The Boeing 767-300F inaugurates US–southern Brazil route, boosting trade and logistics in Santa Catarina.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Airbus has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ industrial assets dedicated to commercial aircraft programmes.

#Airbus #SpiritAeroSystems #commercialaircraft #aviation #aircraft
Airbus takes over key Spirit AeroSystems sites
Airbus receives compensation of $439 million, with the typical purchase price adjustments, and subject to customary post-closing review.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has developed a digital tool that uses machine learning to forecast cargo volumes and improve workforce planning.

#WorldwideFlightServices #WFS #SATScompany #aircargo #aircraft
WFS uses machine learning to forecast cargo volumes and staffing
The new tool analyses a decade of data to predict volumes by flight and truck, helping 75 warehouses plan labour and reduce delays.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM