KLN Freight International has signed a memorandum of understanding with air cargo handler SATS to combine its freight forwarding and logistics capabilities with SATS’ global network and to develop solutions in Asia, Europe and the Americas. As an initial step, KLN and SATS will focus on end-to-end temperature-controlled handling solutions and the expedited handling of time-critical shipments, initially in Singapore which will serve as a launchpad across the two companies global networks.#
Korsch to boost Awery’s global business
Awery Aviation Software has appointed Cornelia Korsch as global development director for Awery and CargoBooking, the digital air cargo quoting and booking platform. She will be responsible for bringing additional airlines and capacity to CargoBooking, while increasing adoption by freight forwarders.
Her previous roles include global airline partnership roles at WebCargo by Freightos and AirBridgeCargo Airlines, as well as more than 20 years at Cargolux Airlines.
Lufthansa buys German handler LUG
Lufthansa Cargo has signed to acquire 100% of LUG aircargo handling. The carrier will gain immediate additional handling capacity within Germany and would complement its €600 million investment in its LCCevo program to support future growth.
LUG aircargo handling will continue to operate independently following its acquisition. Completion of the transaction is subject to antitrust and regulatory approvals.
LUG currently belongs to the Dettmer Group, active in a wide variety of cargo segments with some 400 employees. It has about 50,000 m² of covered warehouse space in Germany.
Lufthansa Cargo chief operating officer, Frank Bauer, said: “In an increasingly volatile market environment, we want to become more flexible, more efficient, and more resilient for our customers. That is why we are making targeted investments in our infrastructure in our home market in Germany to set the course to provide an even better offering for our customers and achieve profitable growth — this is a win-win situation for both companies.”
SolitAir starts Dubai-Ghana flights
UAE cargo airline SolitAir has launched freighter services from Dubai to Accra, Ghana. It extends its African network to 21 destinations and 17 countries, providing coverage to over 30% of the continent including recently launched flights to Nigeria. Ghana’s main exports are gold, foodstuff and perishables.
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Air Charter Service recruits German expert
Air Charter Service has recruited Timo Kaden as cargo business development director for Germany, based its Frankfurt office. He brings with him 30 years of logistics expertise and has worked in cargo aircraft chartering for the past 19 years. Chief executive of ACS Germany, Caroline Werf, commented: “In recent years we have significantly increased our presence in Germany, and we now have four offices across the country, in Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart and here in Frankfurt. Timo’s experience will help build and guide our growing team of cargo experts, with his vast knowledge and expertise.”
Heathrow Animal Reception Centre recertified
City of London Corporation’s Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) has achieved International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV Live Animals re-certification for a third consecutive cycle.
It verifies that HARC continues to meet the highest international standards for animal welfare and follows an independent assessment of its facilities, procedures, staff expertise and regulatory compliance.
It carries out health and welfare checks on animals entering the country, including family pets and livestock to zoo animals and exotic species, playing a vital role in preventing the spread of diseases such as rabies while ensuring animals meet strict welfare requirements. HARC remains Europe’s only CEIV Live Animals-certified Border Control Post and is the UK’s only Live Animal Border Control Post designated for all species.
Forwarders call for talks to end trade war
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is has called for trade talks between the US and Canada in to restart before Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US imports take effect on September 8.
The Canadian tariffs are the latest episode in an ongoing war of words between the two North American neighbours which has included US tariffs on imports from Canada and even a proposal by US President trump that Lake Ontario – shared by both countries – be renamed Lake America.
AfA executive director Brandon Fried, said: “Another round of tariffs will add costs for businesses moving goods across one of the world’s most important trading borders, with consequences for supply chains, investment, and jobs. Both governments need to get back around the negotiating table before this dispute escalates further.”
An AfA member survey published in February found 83% of forwarders had suffered reduced shipping volumes as a direct result of US import tariffs, while more than half reported changes to customer supply chains and shipping routes.
“Forwarders are already seeing what prolonged trade uncertainty means on the ground, and further tariffs risk putting additional pressure on costs, prices, and employment,” said Fried.
The dispute comes amid continuing uncertainty over the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which underpins nearly US$2 trillion in annual US goods and services trade within North America. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico have built highly integrated economies and supply chains, and preserving that relationship matters for businesses and consumers across the continent,” said Fried. “Disagreements will arise, but they should be resolved through negotiation rather than an escalating cycle of tariffs.”
Delta resumes Tel Aviv service
Delta says it will resume daily flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport from September 6, operated by Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Delta says the resumption follows a thorough review of the security environment in the region.
DHL buys Uruguay partner
DHL Global Forwarding has acquired its Uruguay partner, Aero Cargas. DHL says the country serves as a strategic gateway connecting Mercosur, North America, and international markets and underscores DHL Group’s Strategy 2030 to target high-growth markets and evolving trade corridors.
Aero Cargas offers air and ocean freight, industrial project logistics, land transport and customized multimodal services and is active in Free Trade Zone operations, pharmaceutical and regional inventory management.
The acquisition also enhances DHL Global Forwarding’s presence in Life Sciences & Healthcare and adds further depth in industrial project logistics at a time when Uruguay’s data center sector is expanding with investments from multinational tech giants and state-backed AI infrastructure.
Chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Latin America, Erik Meade (pictured, with Aero Cargas general manager, Natalia Sadurskas, said: “Establishing a direct presence in Montevideo allows us to place part of that investment where our healthcare customers need these services most. More than $1 billion worth of pharmaceuticals moves through Uruguay annually, as global pharma brands increasingly rely on the country as their regional distribution center for Latin America.”
Aero Cargas will become part of the DHL Global Forwarding Peru-Ecuador-Argentina-Chile (PAC) cluster led by Eduardo Rodrigues, chief executive PAC DHL Global Forwarding. All employees of the former company will transition to DHL Global Forwarding.
CSafe offers reusable thermal cover
CSafe is now offering the Silverskin RE PMC, a durable, PMC-sized reusable thermal cover.
It is constructed of six-layer compressible insulation and provides proven thermal protection for +2°C to +8°C and +15°C to +25°C payloads. At 1.5 meters high, it accommodates up to eight Euro pallets or six US pallets. Full refurbishment sustains performance throughout the cover’s operational lifecycle.
Pharmaceutical shippers, freight forwarders, and airlines are under growing pressure to reduce operational waste and demonstrate credible sustainability practices without compromising product integrity. CSafe says the Silverskin RE PMC sustains repeated use in demanding air freight environments, backed by a full refurbishment model and translates into fewer covers disposed of over time.