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DHL Express appoints new commercial lead for Asia Pacific
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (196+ words) DHL Express has appointed Herbert Vongpusanachai as Senior Vice President, Commercial for Asia Pacific, effective April 1, 2026. He will be based in Singapore in his new role. In his new role, Vongpusanachai will lead commercial strategy across Asia Pacific. He will…...
Middle East conflict hits air freight as rates surge, capacity falls.
13+ hour, 16+ min ago (638+ words) Global air freight is under renewed pressure as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts capacity, drives up costs, and raises uncertainty over market growth in 2026, according to a media release issued by Xeneta. The report said the resilience of the…...
FIATA and Otonomi partner to offer cargo and delay insurance globally
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (270+ words) FIATA and Otonomi partner to offer cargo and delay insurance globally'STAT Times FIATA, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations has partnered with Insurtech provider Otonomi, to offer cargo and delay insurance solutions to freight forwarders worldwide The partnership aims to…...
War threatens global humanitarian aid supply chains, warns UNICEF
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (382+ words) Children and families arriving in Afghanistan from Iran receive humanitarian support from UNICEF as conflict-driven displacement continues to rise. At the same time, rising oil prices, projected to increase by up to 20%, could push up manufacturing costs for essential goods…...
SolitAir secures EU ACC3 approval, expands Africa network
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (418+ words) SolitAir has received the ACC3 designation from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority, authorising it to operate secure cargo and mail services into the European Union. The certification came into effect on 19 March 2026. The ACC3 designation, which stands for 'Air Cargo or Mail…...
FIATA launches eFBL guide to accelerate digital freight adoption
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (286+ words) FIATA launches eFBL guide to accelerate digital freight adoption'STAT Times The FIATA has published a Practical Guide to the Electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL), aimed at helping global supply chain stakeholders adopt a legally robust and fully interoperable…...
China tests heavy cargo drone, signals shift in logistics use
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (357+ words) The Changying-8; Source: NORINCO China has completed the maiden flight of its Changying-8 unmanned cargo aircraft, marking a development in heavy-lift drone capability with both civilian and military applications, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. The…...
American Airlines Cargo expands wildlife trafficking awareness push
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (279+ words) American Airlines Cargo has reaffirmed its commitment to combating wildlife trafficking and protecting endangered species across global supply chains. The company strengthened this effort through a training and awareness event held at its cargo facility at Miami International Airport, where…...
My Freighter launches multi-city Asia-Europe cargo routes
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) My Freighter launches multi-city Asia-Europe cargo routes'STAT Times My Freighter, a private cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has announced the launch of four new scheduled routes connecting Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Europe The new services commenced on Sunday, March…...
DHL Global Forwarding adds new Asia-Europe air freight routes
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (303+ words) DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced the launch of new weekly flights connecting key logistics hubs between Asia and Europe, as part of a strategic expansion of its dedicated air freight capacity…...