May 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
In 2025, Customs, with 49,000 employees, made an important contribution to security in Germany and successfully fought cross-border crime.
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May 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The members of the executive board of IGAC GVA have announced their resignation due to internal differences, while Gerry Zurmühle takes over the chairmanship on an interim basis.
May 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg solidified its role as a logistics hub for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo in 2025 and made significant investments in infrastructure projects to ensure capacity.
May 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Lufthansa Cargo has founded GlobeCross GmbH to optimize cross-border logistics and customs services for eCommerce customers through digital solutions.
May 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM
At Leipzig/Halle Airport, over 73 percent of cargo flights took place at night in 2025, significantly burdening residents and raising questions about the responsibility of the Saxon state government.
May 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SkyCell and MNG Airlines have established a partnership to improve ULD management through IoT-supported tracking and efficiency enhancement in the global network.
Apr 30, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Liebherr Aerospace has completed the first delivery of the nose landing gear for the Airbus A350F, further strengthening the long-standing partnership with Airbus.
Apr 30, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Worldwide Flight Services has signed a contract with Kuehne+Nagel for cargo handling at Frankfurt Airport to enhance efficiency in air freight operations.
Apr 30, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Chapman Freeborn OBC has strengthened its operational excellence and sustainability through training, digital improvements, and strategic partnerships to ensure future growth.
Apr 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Cebu Pacific has extended its partnership with Jettainer to leverage comprehensive ULD services and innovative IoT tracking technologies for increased efficiency and sustainability.
Apr 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Chapman Freeborn OBC and Freeze Carbon are collaborating to measure and reduce emissions in air freight logistics while maintaining operational efficiency and customer requirements.
Apr 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The autonomous long-range drone "Pantala" has successfully completed its first hover test, marking a significant advancement in its development.
Apr 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Lufthansa Cargo AG is investing 600 million euros in a new cargo hub in Frankfurt to enhance the company's efficiency and capacity in the long term.
Apr 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
FedEx has expanded its air freight offering to better meet the needs of German shippers and increase flexibility in international shipping.
Apr 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Andrius Antanaitis has taken on the position of Chief Commercial Officer to strengthen the company's commercial strategy and drive growth.
Apr 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Logwin Air + Ocean has opened a new branch in Bilbao to expand its services in international transport and logistics on the Iberian Peninsula.
Apr 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Riege Software has acquired the majority stake in its subsidiary Riege Software International BV to strengthen its market position in the Benelux region and drive innovation.
Mar 30, 2026 at 1:24 PM
DHL Global Forwarding expands its air freight capacities between Asia and Europe with new weekly flights to better serve the growing trade traffic.
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Lufthansa Cargo launched its new summer flight schedule last weekend, offering flexible transport solutions and numerous connections to international destinations.
Mar 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Customs at Cologne/Bonn Airport successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt of 130 kilograms of cocaine disguised as coffee.
Mar 26, 2026 at 8:54 AM
HiSERV has founded HiSERV North America to offer flexible leasing solutions for ground support equipment in the USA and Canada and to promote fleet modernization.
Mar 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Florian Kollmann will become deputy managing director of Air + Sea Services in Germany on April 1, 2026, and is preparing for the management role in 2027.
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Röhlig Logistics has significantly increased air freight capacity between Europe and Oceania to optimize cargo flow and supply chains.
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH plans a site expansion with new office buildings and an increase in MRO services to meet growing demands.
Mar 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
On March 20, 2026, the members of Vacad unanimously confirmed the board, with Claus Wagner continuing to serve as chairman and managing the business.
Mar 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg aims to safely and sustainably integrate innovative drone technologies into urban areas by 2030 with its UAM strategy.
Mar 19, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Unilode and Satco have opened a new MRO facility at Los Angeles Airport to provide maintenance services for air cargo equipment and strengthen the partnership.
Mar 18, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The Spanish airline Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has extended its collaboration with Jettainer to integrate modern IoT tracking technology for efficient ULD monitoring.
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Global GSA Group has been appointed as the general sales and services agent for Asiana Airlines Cargo in France and Germany to strengthen sales structures.
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Lufthansa Cargo is enhancing its digital booking process, allowing customers to selectively choose additional services and make their air freight shipments more flexible.
Mar 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The new issue of the Swisstrans Magazine analyzes developments in air freight and highlights key trends in the transport and logistics industry in Switzerland.
Mar 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Lödige Industries has introduced the software module Cargo Direct to optimize processes in air freight terminals through real-time data integration and process automation.
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Elbe Flugzeugwerke has signed a contract to retrofit an Airbus A330-300 with the Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group to serve the cargo market.
Mar 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A pilots' strike at Lufthansa is announced for March 12 and 13, which could affect numerous flights of the airline.
Mar 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Unilode has introduced the digital solution Super Sentinel for tracking ULDs, which will be launched globally in 2026 to significantly reduce losses.
Mar 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Lufthansa Cargo significantly increased its revenues and EBIT in the fiscal year 2025 and plans to intensify cooperation with Swiss WorldCargo in 2026.
Mar 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
IPR Conversion has received EASA approval for the conversion of the first ATR 72-600 with a large cargo door, marking a significant advancement in cargo aviation.
Mar 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Thomas Schürmann will become the new Managing Director of Frankfurt Cargo Services in April, while Claus Wagner takes over the management of the Frankfurt branch of Worldwide Flight Services.
Mar 5, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Turkish Airlines will withdraw its cargo planes at the end of March, resulting in a quarter of the weekly cargo flights at Linz Airport being eliminated.
Mar 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Geneva Airport recorded an increase in air freight volume to 94,337 t in 2025, highlighting the resilience of the regional economy.
Mar 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Businesswings is now exclusively marketing a cargo ATR-72 from Nyx Air for ad-hoc flights in Europe and neighboring countries.
Mar 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
cargo.one has acquired the platform Cargofive to create a comprehensive multimodal infrastructure for the efficient management of air and sea freight information.
Feb 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The ECJ has dismissed the appeals of several airlines, thereby confirming a significant antitrust ruling in the air freight cartel case.
Feb 27, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have agreed on a partnership to optimize air freight traffic between Europe and India.
Feb 25, 2026 at 8:35 AM
The Innovation Hub RheinMain and Uttar Pradesh have signed an agreement to promote economic cooperation in various areas such as logistics and renewable energies.
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Unilode Aviation Solutions has chosen XPO Logistics as its global logistics partner to enhance efficiency and sustainability in air freight logistics.
Feb 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM
cargo-partner has expanded its air freight offering with a new charter service from Hong Kong to Europe to provide companies with fast and reliable transport solutions.
Feb 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Bertling Air Freight Logistics successfully carried out an air freight transport to Kazakhstan and thanks all parties involved for their support and cooperation.
Feb 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Fraport has opened a fast charging park for electric trucks at Frankfurt Airport and expects an increase in E-truck usage for the current year.
Feb 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Elbe Flugzeugwerke has expanded its activities in China through a contract with Hengqin Winglet for the conversion of Airbus A330 into cargo aircraft.