China Henan Aviation Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The new agreement builds on China Henan’s experience in establishing a cargo hub in Zhengzhou, making it and Riyadh twin logistics hubs.
French logistics group CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Belgian cargo airline Air Belgium, continuing to actively develop its own aviation division CMA CGM Air Cargo, founded in 2021.
American logistics operator AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of Miami-based GSDMIA, strengthening its capabilities in key markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global civil air cargo volumes fell by 0.1% in February 2025 compared to February last year. This is the first decline in 19 months, despite a downward trend that has continued since July 2024. At the same time, global cargo capacity fell by 0.4%, although it increased by 1.1% on international routes.
On April 18, SkyUp Airlines officially opened a new direction of its activity — regular flights from the capital of Moldova. The first flights departed to Paris and Lisbon, marking the start of a large-scale international program.
Vienna Airport and the US-based Bradford Airport Logistics have announced the establishment of a joint venture, Vienna Airport Logistics, which will be responsible for the centralized management of cargo flows within the southern extension of Terminal 3.
China has launched a new combined freight delivery scheme to Europe, combining rail and air transport. The first freight train departed from Guangzhou International Logistics Port and headed to Sanping Station in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, covering the distance in 66 hours.
Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer, a company specializing in the management of cargo containers and pallets (ULDs). The cooperation, which began in 2007, will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency amid the airline’s rapid growth.
Since March 2025, Magma Aviation has entered into a partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions, the world’s largest provider of aviation container and pallet (ULD) management services. Unilode will take full responsibility for Magma’s 3,500 ULD units worldwide, including real-time tracking, maintenance, repair and digital management.
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first ground handler in Asia to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) certification. The company achieved the highest level, “operational status,” in its first audit.
