Ecuador Shines on Valentine’s Day: Quito Airport Sets Historic Record for Flower Exports

Ecuador continues to showcase its remarkable position in the flower export industry with a historic record during the 2025 Valentine’s Day season. From Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Ecuadorian flowers—especially roses known for their exceptional quality—once again captivated international markets. This year, 28,779 tons of flowers were exported through Quito Airport, marking an 8.7% growth […]

Qatar Airways Cargo Transports 42 Million Red Roses for Valentine’s Day

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, the equivalent of 42 million fresh-cut red roses from Kenya and South America in time for Valentine’s Day. From Nairobi, the carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, from Bogota and Quito, […]

The SAF dilemma

The air cargo industry is at a crossroads regarding sustainability. While airlines and logistics companies are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, one of the biggest roadblocks remains the availability and scalability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This issue took centre stage during a panel discussion at the World Cargo Summit (WCS) in Ostend, where […]

Global Air Cargo Demand Achieves Record Growth in 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in […]

Alicia Lines appointed as President of Cargo Network Services

Cargo Network Services (CNS) announces that its’ Board has appointed Alicia Lines as president, a role she has held ad interim since April 2024. As President of CNS, she will be responsible for the management of the company and for its strategic development. “Alicia demonstrated her leadership qualities when she was asked to assume the […]

Air Cargo Demand up 8.2% in November 2024 – 16th Month of Consecutive Growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.6% compared to November […]

Puerto Rico air cargo community scoops CEIV Pharma certification

A Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community programme to help members achieve IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification has proved a success with seven companies having gained the standard since the programme’s launch. The accredited members are American Airlines, Prime Air Corp, ETH Cargo, Expeditors, César Castillo, Isla Frio Refrigeration, and Ground Motive Dependable Airline Services […]

IATA Launches Air Cargo Device Assessment Program

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on various battery-powered electronic devices to monitor […]

La Asociación Internacional de Carga Aérea anuncia la sede del Air Cargo Forum 2025

El Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2024, organizado por la Asociación Internacional de Carga Aérea (TIACA), cerró sus puertas tras cuatro días de intensas actividades en el Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach, reafirmándose como un punto de encuentro indispensable para la industria global de carga aérea. Con la participación de más de 3.500 delegados de […]