Chris Lewis
Global air cargo spot rates declined for a second consecutive month in June, down -4% year-on-year as supply of capacity overtook demand for the first time in 19 months, says industry analyst Xeneta. There are concerns over a more challenging second half of 2025 on the back of uncertainty over the prospects for international trade, according to the latest data.
Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van de Wouw, Xeneta’s called this ...
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Abu Dhabi Airports has signed a joint venture with Jingdong Property - the infrastructure arm of e-commerce company JD.com - to develop and operate logistics facilities within Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone. It will include construction of two warehouses, bonded and non-bonded, of over 70,000sq m. It will be JDP’s ...
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Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where the first flight from Muscat landed on 1 July.
The B787-9 passenger flight, with a cargo capacity of 14-18 tonnes, will operate four times a week, and is part of plans by the carrier to ...
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Stena Foreteller will return to the Rotterdam Europoort/ Immingham route, following a major rebuild and renovation in China at the end of July. With an additional cargo deck and a 30%, the vessel further reduces CO₂ emissions per cargo unit.
The vessel has also been equipped with a shore power connection ...
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A UK Parliamentary Roundtable on opportunities for the Middle Corridor took place at the House of Lords on 2 July.
It brought together policymakers, trade envoys, infrastructure experts, academics, and business leaders to discuss the growing role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route that connects China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has submitted a detailed application for 103,000sq ft of multi-let industrial and logistics space at its Helm @ Immingham site, previously the Pioneer Business Park.
The first phase of development of the 227-acre location will provide modern purpose-built units, close to the ...
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Airfreight general sales and service agent FlyUs Aviation has appointed Fiona Braybrooke as its new regional sales executive for the North of England.
The new position is part of FlyUs’ long-term strategy targeting growth across the UK, building upon its established presence at Heathrow. Braybrooke will lead external sales activities for ...
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The Port of Leith’s new Charles Hammond deep-water berth recently showed its versatility when it hosted the float-off of Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer.
The operation was a milestone in the ship’s build journey and demonstrated the sheltered, deep water accessibility of the berth which has been constructed primarily for the ...
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Heavylift carrier AAL Shipping is to take delivery of its sixth 32,000dwt Super B-Class vessel.
The methanol-ready and dual-fuel AAL Dammam was unveiled at a naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. She will be part of an eight-vessel newbuild fleet and will immediately enter service with ...
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Midlands-based Hooper & Co International Trade Consultancy is offering a service to help UK manufacturers comply with new EU and UK carbon reporting rules.
A dedicated website (cbamsupport.co.uk) helps businesses access step-by-step guidance, key dates, deadlines and expert support around the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
It is aimed at helping more ...
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