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.
The implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at developing the country’s transit potential has begun in the Kostanay region. As part of the President’s instruction announced at the National Kurultai, preparatory work has begun on the construction of a new “Center-West” highway, which will connect Astana with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route via Arkalyk, Turgay and Irgiz. Transport Minister Marat Karabayev personally inspected the progress of the initial stage of the project.
Turkish Cargo has resumed cargo flights to Maastricht-Aachen Airport (MST), opening two weekly flights on the Quito-Miami-Maastricht-Istanbul route. The main focus of the transportation is on flowers, perishable goods and general cargo.
The largest Polish air carrier LOT has begun internal preparations for the resumption of regular flights to Ukraine. The company noted that they are closely monitoring the developments and analyzing possible scenarios for returning to the Ukrainian market.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) has opened a new cargo inspection point at the Cargo West site, the first step in a major upgrade of the security access area.
Aviator Airport Alliance, part of the Avia Solutions Group, has extended its contract with DHL for ground handling at six airports in Northern Europe. The new agreement, effective 1 February 2025, is for three years and continues more than a decade of cooperation between the companies.
Newcastle Airport has announced the launch of AirLink, a massive 69,700m² cargo hub that will boost the North East of England’s economy by £165m a year and create up to 2,600 jobs. The facility, located south of the runway, will provide direct apron access for efficient cargo handling.
