All Nippon Airways (ANA) has made history by becoming the first Japanese carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries (CEIV Lit-batt) certification. #ANA #IATA #AllNipponAirways #IATACEIV #IATACEIVLithiumBatteriescertification #LithiumBatteries #Japan #CEIVLitbatt #aircargo #aircraft

WCAworld has announced management changes to its WCA Dangerous Goods and WCA Projects networks, as well as its affiliate network, Lognet Global. The transitions, which take effect in January 2025, mark a new chapter in the leadership of its global networks. #WCAworld #Management #dangerousgoods #WCADangerousGoods #WCAProjectsnetworks #LognetGlobal #aircargo #aircraft

UPS announced the successful acquisition of Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, key European healthcare cold-chain logistics providers, known for their industry-leading expertise in temperature-controlled and time-critical transportation solutions. #UPS #UPSHealthcare #BPL #FrigoTrans #Europe #pharma #logistics

DB Schenker has launched a new air cargo route connecting Ezhou, China, to Frankfurt, Germany. The inaugural flight, operated by Etihad Cargo, took off from Ezhou Huahu International Airport on January 7, 2025, marking the beginning of a regular cargo service between the two cities. #DBSchenker #EtihadCargo #DBSchenkerlogistics #aircargo #aircraft #Ezhou #China #Frankfurt #Germany #EzhouHuahuInternationalAirport #AbuDhabi

In 2024, the world of air cargo transport has embraced everything from the exotic to the extraordinary, and the high-tech to the high-stakes. Airlines, logistics companies, and their partners have united to move some of the most unique and valuable cargo imaginable, demonstrating the industry’s remarkable versatility and expertise. Whether transporting majestic wildlife, state-of-the-art technology, priceless artifacts, or even human hair, air cargo’s 2024 journey has truly been one for the books. These shipments not only highlighted the industry's versatility but also underscored its critical role in supporting conservation efforts, cultural exchanges, and global trade. #QatarAirwaysCargo #AFKLMMartinairCargo #FedEx #Airbus #ANACargo #CathayCargo #DHL #AmericanAirlinesCargo #Aircargo #shipments #animals #Transport #Lions #Panda #Koala #Sichuangoldensnubnosedmonkeys #monkeys #Belugawhales #Rhinoceros #Tiger #Disabledchimpanzee #chimpanzee #Humanhair #EUTELSAT36DSatellite #Satellite #Haniwaart #Orchestrainstruments

Astral Aviation, Africa's only all-cargo airline headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, has decided to postpone the acquisition of two E190F aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The airline had originally signed the agreement with NAC to become the launch operator of Embraer's passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft. However, Astral revised its decision in October 2023. #NordicAviationCapital #AstralAviation #Embraer #EFreighter #aircargo #aircraft

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a global leader in regional aircraft leasing, was founded in 1990 in Denmark with its headquarters moved to Ireland in 2020. NAC is taken over by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. #NordicAviationCapital #DubaiAerospaceEnterprise #Embraer #aircraft #leasing #financing #p2f #feighters #aviation #aircargo #dubai #Denmark #Ireland

ECS Group has signed a historic Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, a prominent low-cost carrier group in South America. This four-year partnership, which commenced on January 1, 2025, marks the first-ever TCM contract in South America with a regional airline. #TCMserviceprovider #ECSGroup #JetSMARTAirlines #TotalCargoManagementservices #SouthAmerica #aircargo #aircraft

Global air freight rates eased lower during the first week of the year, according to the latest data from TAC Index. The global Baltic Air Freight Index fell -3.7 percent over the week to January 6 as the traditional peak season period ended and volumes declined, the update added. "Nevertheless, the index starts the year comfortably above where it was 12 months ago – when there had been a steep fall after peak season – to leave it ahead by some +25.9 percent year-on-year, and the outlook is still relatively buoyant." #TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #China #US #Europe #Frankfurt #Chicago #Shanghai #aircargo #aircraft

In a significant development for the air cargo industry, CargoAi has announced a strategic partnership with KUB Air Cargo. This collaboration enables the launch of eBookings for major European gateways to China, streamlining the booking process and enhancing operational efficiency. #KUBAirCargo #CargoAi #ebooking #Europeangateways #China #Europe #aircargo #aircraft