Security alerts trigger emergency inspections in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria, with authorities confirming that no explosives were found aboard the aircraft checked so far.
The arrival of the airline’s first Boeing 747-400 freighter from Zhengzhou marks the start of twice-weekly services, strengthening East Midlands Airport’s position as a major gateway for Chinese air freight into the UK.
The €10 million facility will primarily support Amazon’s growing air freight operations, adding capacity to an airport that is positioning itself as a major logistics hub in Italy and Europe.
The beauty group replaced 2,596 lighting fixtures at its Riverside facility, reducing lighting-related energy consumption by 25% and generating annual savings of approximately $82,000 in energy and maintenance costs.
Rising transportation costs and market uncertainty are encouraging companies to route more goods through inland distribution hubs, although industry experts caution that changing freight routes does not necessarily signal a broader shift in warehouse demand.
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Shanghai → Los Angeles$8,007+2%
Shanghai → New York$10,166+1%
Shanghai → Rotterdam$3,632+3%
Shanghai → Genoa$4,152+5%
Reference snapshot, not live. Weekly reference snapshot; period: 22 Oct 2026; published Oct 22, 2026. Source: Drewry (opens in a new tab).
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The carrier has completed network consolidation in four major U.S. markets and plans to expand the initiative to Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Charlotte once the holiday shipping rush concludes, with full implementation targeted for 2027.
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GSSA wants to grow its presence in the region, establish new airline partnerships, and take advantage of the surge in demand for air cargo, which is being driven by AI, semiconductors and technology shipments.
An innovative cargo operation enabled LATAM to transport 12.8 tonnes of essential supplies to more than 2,000 families affected by severe flooding on Santa Cruz Island, overcoming aircraft and airport capacity restrictions.
The Icelandic aircraft lessor has agreed to acquire one Boeing 767-300BCF, with options for two additional conversions, marking its first order for the widebody freighter after placing 11 BCF orders since 2021.
The agreement covers up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste-based carbon feedstocks at Aether’s Project Beacon facility in Singapore, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.
African countries account for 68% of global projects and programmes offering CORSIA-eligible carbon credits, as airlines face a potential supply shortfall ahead of their first-phase emissions offsetting obligations.
The company has entered into a long-term, exclusive offtake agreement with Green Sky Manara for the production of sustainable aviation fuel at its planned HEFA facility in Port Nador, which is expected to commence operations in October 2028.
The latest contracts cover four bulk carriers and seven LR2 product tankers, bringing the Group’s overall newbuild portfolio, including options, to 111 vessels, with deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030.
Operation Guardian led to more than 230 arrests across 15 states, including over 40 commercial driver’s license holders, as federal and state authorities intensify scrutiny of immigration compliance and trucking safety.
The completed acquisition adds handling capacity and operational expertise to Lufthansa Cargo’s infrastructure, while allowing LUG to retain its independent identity and existing customer relationships.
More than eight months after the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran, the Hatthaya Naree remains stranded in the region as security concerns continue to prevent safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Los Angeles-based startup uses satellite imagery, infrared analysis and AI-powered tools to identify crops at risk of falling short of buyers’ specifications, giving growers time to redirect shipments and reduce food waste.