Global air cargo spot rates remained stable at $3.55 per kilo in week 41 (5 to 11 October 2026), despite worldwide tonnage falling 1% week on week for the third consecutive week, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) have signed a sister airport agreement. The deal puts air cargo growth between Western Canada and Southern India high on the agenda, alongside technology collaboration and a longer-term goal of direct air service between the two gateways.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles are expanding demand for Asia-Pacific semiconductors while distributing production across more specialised hubs. For air cargo, the opportunity extends from urgent chips and wafers to the servers, equipment and spare parts supporting that growth. Capturing it will depend on frequent cross-border connections, precise handling and visibility across supply chains where a delayed component can stop production.
A consignment of coffee beans from Hanoi has demonstrated a new way for Vietnamese cargo to reach Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Travelling overland through mainland China to SuperTerminal 1 of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), the pilot shipment has laid the groundwork for a service that will give exporters of electronics, technology components, garments, and other manufactured goods more options to reach international markets.
India has been attracting significant foreign investment in logistics, with major global players committing millions of dollars to infrastructure aimed at strengthening supply chain connectivity and operational efficiency. Companies such as DHL, FedEx, and UPS have increased their investments in the country to expand their logistics footprint, improve infrastructure, and support domestic and international operations.
A refrigerated truck or a cold room protects a medicine only while it is inside. The trouble starts in the gaps: a delayed flight, a pallet waiting on a hot ramp, a customs check that runs long. In those moments, packaging is the only protection the product has.
My Freighter has received ACC3 designation from the UK Department for Transport, allowing the Tashkent-based air cargo carrier to operate cargo flights to the United Kingdom, as it expands its fleet and international network.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Terracap Management have broken ground on a new 50,000-square-foot airside cargo facility in Canada, aimed at expanding the airport’s cargo handling capacity and supporting the growth of its logistics ecosystem.
LATAM Cargo Group has introduced virtual reality (VR) training for warehouse personnel at its Miami hub to improve operational safety, with the initial phase covering approximately 550 employees, including 250 forklift operators.
Mammoth Freighters announced the induction of its first Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at STAECO’s facility in Qingdao, China. The aircraft, registration N708DN (MSN 39254) and owned by Jetran, is the first Mammoth 777 freighter conversion to be undertaken at STAECO, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion.
