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Business Maersk to cut 15% of corporate jobs as tariffs hit 2025 airfreight volumes

Maersk has decided to axe around 15% of its corporate jobs as part of efforts to cut costs, while it confirmed its 2025 airfreight volumes were affected by tariff measures.

6 February 2026
Air Charter Air Charter Service opens Brussels office

Air Charter Service has opened an office in Brussels, its first in Belgium and 41st in total.

6 February 2026
Data Surprisingly sharp fall in airfreight rates in January

Airfreight rates in January declined in January as the industry entered a quieter period, but at a faster rate than could have been expected given reports of a buoyant start to the year.

6 February 2026
People Lufthansa Cargo makes three management appointments

Lufthansa Cargo has in recent months appointed a new regional head, a new head of hub management for Munich and a new vice president of global revenue management and pricing.

6 February 2026
Technology WFS rolls out ‘in motion’ cargo dimensioner system

Cargo handler WFS is rolling out a cargo dimensioner system that can scan cargo while it is in motion.

6 February 2026
Data Air cargo volumes jump in January, but weakening e-commerce is a threat

Air cargo volumes rose 7% year on year in January, but demand isn’t as healthy as it first appears, Xeneta has warned.

6 February 2026
Acquisitions PrimeFlight acquires GAT to expand ground handling services

PrimeFlight Aviation Services has acquired US firm GAT Airline Ground Support to expand its ground handling services capacity.

6 February 2026
Airlines Cathay Cargo optimistic despite uncertain environment

Cathay Cargo is cautiously optimistic for the coming year despite facing a very uncertain environment.

5 February 2026
Technology CargoAI utilises AI to predict air cargo shipment delays

Air cargo tech firm CargoAi has launched a new module that uses AI to anticipate operational risks and shipment delays.

5 February 2026
Airlines Airbus builds towards first flight of A350 freighter as next prototype begins to come together

Airbus continues to progress development of the A350 Freighter as it works towards the start of a 10-month, 400h flight-test campaign later this year.

5 February 2026
Airlines Magma and MidnightZulu Expand Nairobi–Liège service

Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu have launched an additional service from Nairobi, Kenya to Liege, Belgium, to help meet seasonal demand on the route. 

5 February 2026
Airlines Maersk Air Cargo offloads three 767 freighters

Maersk Air Cargo has sold three Boeing 767-300 freighters that were being operated by Amerijet on the transpacific trade lane.

5 February 2026
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  • Maersk Air Cargo offloads three 767 freighters
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  • E-commerce drives global air cargo demand up 3.4% in 2025
  • Airfreight options narrow in 2026 as supply chain volatility reshapes global lanes
  • Maersk to cut 15% of corporate jobs as tariffs hit 2025 airfreight volumes

Events calendar

  • 15 February 2026 Air Cargo Conference 2026 (Orlando)
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  • 10 March 2026 IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS)
  • 14 April 2026 Intermodal
  • 27 April 2026 Nordic Air Cargo Symposium 2026 – Baltic Edition

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Insights

Supply chains ​Ongoing strong performance on the Asia-Europe trade

Sustained demand for high-tech, e-commerce and fashion cargo drives Asia-Europe growth, though geopolitical factors require network adaptation

9 January 2026
Freighter operators Putzger perspective: Engine shortage stalks freighter production

Improved output from Boeing and Airbus cannot offset engine shortages that leave new aircraft grounded and conversion feedstock scarce

9 January 2026
E-commerce logistics What lies ahead for e-commerce?

Digitalisation, data, and collaboration are shaping the next chapter of air cargo’s e-commerce evolution

9 January 2026
Charter company A year of highs and lows for charter brokers

Tariff-related surges in demand gave the charter market a boost in 2025, but the year has not been without its challenges

5 December 2025
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Interviews

GSSAs Global GSA Group charts next phase of growth

As Global GSA marks its 30th anniversary, new leadership outlines expansion plans targeting emerging markets beyond Europe

9 January 2026
Cargo airports E-commerce elevates Glasgow Prestwick

Prestwick’s rapid pivot to e-commerce handling has seen China Southern, Air China Cargo and Beijing Capital launch scheduled services

5 December 2025
Supply chains Amazon Air Cargo: primed for growth

Vice president Raoul Sreenivasan says Amazon Air Cargo has evolved from opportunistic beginnings to a core business

4 December 2025
Airlines Qatar Airways Cargo exercises agility in changing market

Qatar Airways Cargo anticipates a widebody capacity shortage as Southeast Asian demand continues robust growth amidst a challenging operating environment

7 November 2025
More interviews

Airlines

Airlines Cathay Cargo optimistic despite uncertain environment

Cathay Cargo is cautiously optimistic for the coming year despite facing a very uncertain environment.

5 February 2026
Airlines Airbus builds towards first flight of A350 freighter as next prototype begins to come together

Airbus continues to progress development of the A350 Freighter as it works towards the start of a 10-month, 400h flight-test campaign later this year.

5 February 2026
Airlines Magma and MidnightZulu Expand Nairobi–Liège service

Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu have launched an additional service from Nairobi, Kenya to Liege, Belgium, to help meet seasonal demand on the route. 

5 February 2026
Airlines Maersk Air Cargo offloads three 767 freighters

Maersk Air Cargo has sold three Boeing 767-300 freighters that were being operated by Amerijet on the transpacific trade lane.

5 February 2026
More airline news

Freight forwarder

Freight forwarders DSV reports “modest” airfreight growth in 2025 and aims to complete Schenker integration by year end

DSV expects to complete the integration of Schenker by the end of this year and has reported “modest demand growth” for airfreight in 2025.

4 February 2026
Freight forwarders AfA welcomes US-India trade deal and tariff reductions

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the trade deal between the US and India, describing the reduction in tariffs as a positive step for global trade and supply chain stability.

3 February 2026
Freight forwarders Kuehne+Nagel to expand air cargo presence at Fraport

Kuehne+Nagel will expand its presence at Frankfurt Airport as it looks to better serve its air cargo customers in the healthcare, semiconductor, high tech and cloud infrastructure sectors.

3 February 2026
Freight forwarders Front-loading takes its toll on CH Robinson in Q4

Front-loading and trade policy shifts drove a 17.3% decline in adjusted air gross profits to $33.5m as metric tons shipped fell 12.5% year on year

29 January 2026
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Supply chains

Shippers Airfreight options narrow in 2026 as supply chain volatility reshapes global lanes

Shippers have less airfreight shipping choices in 2026 following a year of global supply chain disruption, according to Rhenus Logistics.

5 February 2026
Freight forwarders AfA welcomes US-India trade deal and tariff reductions

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the trade deal between the US and India, describing the reduction in tariffs as a positive step for global trade and supply chain stability.

3 February 2026
Supply chains Rhenus positive on EU-India trade deal

Forwarder Rhenus expects to capitalise on India-EU free trade deal that is set to double goods exports by 2032 through tariff cuts on 96.6% of trade

30 January 2026
Supply chains Balkans truck blockades prompt surge in air cargo charter requests

Protests against Schengen travel restrictions disrupt road freight flows, pushing shippers to secure B737 and A321 freighter capacity

28 January 2026
More supply chain content

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30 January 2026
Cargo airports Sponsored: San Bernardino International Airport soars

As the airfreight market in North America evolves, the role of San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in this industry segment continues to climb

1 December 2025
ULDs Sponsored: How ACL Airshop is redefining and simplifying ULD management

In the complex world of air cargo, managing Unit Load Devices (ULDs) efficiently has long been a challenge

3 November 2025
Sponsored: Velana International Airport reports record cargo growth in 2025

Fast-growing VIA expands network with new Bengaluru freighter service

9 October 2025
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People

People Lufthansa Cargo makes three management appointments

Lufthansa Cargo has in recent months appointed a new regional head, a new head of hub management for Munich and a new vice president of global revenue management and pricing.

6 February 2026
People dnata appoints Netherlands managing director

Ground handler dnata has appointed Thiemo van Spellen as managing director of dnata Netherlands, effective 1 February.

3 February 2026
People Obituary: Globe Air Cargo US director Vincenzo Armano

ECS Group confirms death of New York-based executive who dedicated over a decade to building the company’s US operations

30 January 2026
People Hellmann hires e-commerce sales head and launches joint e-commerce product

Forwarder hires ten-year e-commerce veteran to drive market launch of near solution developed with SkyNet Worldwide Express

28 January 2026
More people news

Data

Data Surprisingly sharp fall in airfreight rates in January

Airfreight rates in January declined in January as the industry entered a quieter period, but at a faster rate than could have been expected given reports of a buoyant start to the year.

6 February 2026
Data Air cargo volumes jump in January, but weakening e-commerce is a threat

Air cargo volumes rose 7% year on year in January, but demand isn’t as healthy as it first appears, Xeneta has warned.

6 February 2026
Data news E-commerce drives global air cargo demand up 3.4% in 2025

E-commerce sustained air cargo volumes despite tariff uncertainty and geopolitical headwinds, while yields declined as supply-demand normalised

29 January 2026
Data news Air cargo volumes continue strong start to the year

Chargeable weight nears pre-holiday levels as Middle East South Asia region leads with 15% growth, though comparisons remain complicated by timing shifts

27 January 2026
More data news

Cargo airports

Airports Amazon to add JAX to network

Amazon Air plans to establish an air cargo facility at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

5 February 2026
Cargo handlers WFS to expand at Brussels Airport with Aviapartner Cargo takeover

WFS is in the process of takingover Aviapartner’s cargo handling operations at Brussels Airport.

4 February 2026
Freight forwarders Kuehne+Nagel to expand air cargo presence at Fraport

Kuehne+Nagel will expand its presence at Frankfurt Airport as it looks to better serve its air cargo customers in the healthcare, semiconductor, high tech and cloud infrastructure sectors.

3 February 2026
Freighter operators Emirates SkyCargo adds scheduled Liege freighter flights

Carrier deploys 777Fs on pharma and e-commerce routes after sustained ad hoc demand from Belgian cargo hub drives scheduled service launch

23 January 2026
More cargo airport news

Technology

Technology WFS rolls out ‘in motion’ cargo dimensioner system

Cargo handler WFS is rolling out a cargo dimensioner system that can scan cargo while it is in motion.

6 February 2026
Technology CargoAI utilises AI to predict air cargo shipment delays

Air cargo tech firm CargoAi has launched a new module that uses AI to anticipate operational risks and shipment delays.

5 February 2026
Technology Çelebi drives digital air waybills with CHAMP technology

Turkish handler automates air waybill digitisation, reducing processing time by 75% while eliminating manual entry errors across operations

30 January 2026
Technology CharterSync deploys AI tool to automate freight forwarder RFQ processing

Platform’s extractCS tool automatically populates request data from forwarder communications, cutting processing to sub-minute timescales

26 January 2026
More technology news
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