In less than a year, the quickly expanding forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) established a second office in the United Arab Emirates. SGL claimed that the new office’s location in the Abu Dhabi Airport Freezone would enable quick freight handling, including accelerated customs services.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) transportation command and Sierra Space, the firm creating the shuttle-like Dream Chaser spacecraft for cargo transport and potential human flights, have pledged to complete point-to-point space shipments within three hours.

The Airports Authority of India recently revealed data showing that in July, airports in India handled 275,030 tonnes of cargo, an increase of more than 6 per cent from July 2021.

The total cargo volume at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol dropped by roughly 14% to 721,746 tonnes in the first half of 2022 compared to H12021.

Terry McGregor joins HLT as Senior Product Manager as part of a wider strategy to grow the company’s senior leadership team and strengthen technical expertise at the top level.

WIZ, a tech-enabled digital cross-border supply chain platform for the modern day, announced the hiring of Amalraj Yetukuri as Vice President – Corporate HR.

Gabriel Oliva has joined as the new Executive Vice President of Avianca and Director of Avianca Cargo.

The International Chemical Transport Association’s (ICTA) endorsement of comprehensive safety recommendations released by a group of organisations late last year has added to its backing.

The FFFAI Convention concluded on a high note with a motivational address by Shripad Y. Naik. The Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Minister of Tourism, Govt. of India.

We are happy that the government is seriously considering our request and is supporting the betterment and upliftment of the trade, wherever possible, says M. Afzal Malbarwala, President, Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI).

A short-term analysis of the major industry trends is provided in the Industry Outlook for the second quarter of 2022 (April to June), which was created in collaboration with Mott MacDonald. It offers a snapshot of airport business performance across the region.

This is actually the right time for India to reinforce its leadership as a global trade destination and hub. And for that, we need a holistic focus.