Qatar Airways reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with a daily Airbus A350-900 flight on 1 August. It is the carrier’s 14th destination in North America. Departure from Doha is at 07:30 arriving at 14:30. Departure from Philadelphia is at 21:30 with arrival in Doha at 17:00.
FedEx appoints forwarding chief
FedEx has appointed Marcus Balzereit as president of its FedEx Logistics freight forwarding business unit. He brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in the industry and most recently served as senior vice president of APAC sales and solutions, leading the organization to double-digit growth across the Asia Pacific region.
CargoAi to offer Delta capacity
CargoAi is partnering with Delta Cargo give freight forwarders access to the carrier’s capacity and pricing either via the CargoAi marketplace or through direct connections to transport management systems.
At launch, users will be able to access General Cargo and Express products, including lithium battery shipments, across Delta Cargo’s network in 15 markets including US domestic and international services, Costa Rica, the UK, Ireland and 11 European countries.
Customers will also benefit from allotment booking capabilities and support for Built-Up Pallets, providing greater booking flexibility and helping forwarders manage their capacity requirements more efficiently.
CSafe brings temperature tracking to the warehouse floor
CSafe has launched a Connect Mobile App, which it says is the first mobile solution in the pharmaceutical cold chain space. It brings real-time shipment monitoring, GPS tracking, and lease ordering to iOS and Android, previously available only on desktop computers. The new app extends the company’s cloud-based CSafe Connect platform to mobile devices on warehouse floors, airports and other operational environments.
Royal Air Maroc premiers Casablanca-LA service
Royal Air Maroc has launched its three times a week Boeing 787 Dreamliner Casablanca– Los Angeles service on 7 June, making it the only African carrier to directly connect the continent with the US West Coast. The new service also enables a round-the-world route linking Los Angeles (LAX) with Beijing (PKX) via Casablanca, building on its Casablanca–Beijing service launched in early 202, and its wider transatlantic network.
Emirates moves UAE’s first satellite to LA
Emirates SkyCargo has transported Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled earth observation satellite on one of its Boeing 777 freighter aircraft from Dubai to Los Angeles. Scheduled for launch in October, Altair is a multi-sensor satellite constellation developed and manufactured in the UAE by Orbitworks. It will provide intelligence for applications including environmental monitoring, disaster response, land and coastal-use analysis, maritime domain awareness, and resource and infrastructure assessment. The satellite transported is the first of 10 that will form the Altair constellation.
Forwarder launches China-Rockford flights
Shanghai-based forwarder Rich Sale International has launched charter flights for e-commerce from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport in China to Rockford International Airport.
Atlas Air will operate eight flights during August, followed by a twice-weekly scheduled service beginning in September.
Rich Sale president, Jacky Wu, said: “E-commerce requires fast and adaptable cargo operations, which cannot always be found at passenger hubs where cargo often plays second fiddle. When we assessed the best entry point for e-commerce cargo into the US, Rockford stood out for offering the dedicated, cargo-focused operation we need to serve our customers effectively.”
Ten trailers, arranged by Gateway Sales and Solutions, supported the unloading and onward transportation of the cargo to destinations across the Midwest.
Hactl upgrades Hong Kong e-commerce fulfilment
Hactl’s wholly-owned, value-added services subsidiary has launched a Hacis Storage Control System (HSCS) upgrade at its E-commerce Fulfilment Centre.
The new system integrates advanced automated storage and retrieval technology with high-speed tote stacker cranes and Automated Guided Vehicles working together to retrieve and deliver inventory to workstations for order processing.
Integrated with a neutral warehouse management system, HSCS also synchronises real-time data with customers’ enterprise resource planning systems and e-commerce platforms, providing visibility and inventory control throughout the fulfilment cycle. It will double daily outbound processing capacity while enabling faster turnarounds.
Mideast turmoil hits IAG cargo volumes
IAG Cargo reported first half 2026 revenue of €570 million down 9.4% on €629 million in the same period last year. Cargo tonne kilometres were down 12.3%, reflecting reduced capacity resulting from continued disruption in the Middle East.
During the first half of the year, IAG Cargo advanced the planned launch of its Global Cargo Joint Business with Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo, with operations commencing across 59 markets. Once fully launched, the Joint Business will provide customers with access to more than 400 destinations worldwide.
IAG continued to see strong demand across key trade lanes, particularly Asia Pacific and India, while demand for specialist logistics solutions remained strong throughout the first half of the year.
Volumes for Critical, IAG Cargo’s fastest service for urgent shipments, more than tripled compared with the same period last year.
In the first half of 2026, IAG Cargo launched new routes to Monterrey and St. Louis, its 27th US destination, giving direct access to key manufacturing and aerospace supply chains in the US Midwest and to one of Mexico’s most important manufacturing centres.
Air Canada gains CEIV for Lithium batteries
Air Canada Cargo has gained International Air Transport Association CEIV validation for Lithium batteries. It attests that the carrier meets internationally recognized standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation for a growing segment of market, including consumer electronics, medical technology, electric vehicles, and energy storage.
The process included an on-site assessment of its cargo facilities in Montreal. Key Air Canada personnel, including Dangerous Goods Specialists for Warehouse Operations, as well as representatives from the Air Canada Cargo Operations and Processing Management Team, also completed IATA’s specialized training on lithium batteries.