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Freight forwarders welcome Iran peace moves

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The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has cautiously welcomed the reported peace deal between the US and Iran, saying it could help ease pressure on consumers and businesses.

But it warns that much could still change before the memorandum of understanding is due to be signed on Friday June 19th, and the air freight industry now needs clarity on how the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and free passage will be enforced.

 AfA says that forwarders have faced sustained disruption and uncertainty from government shutdowns, tariffs, and conflict in the Middle East. It will be monitoring events closely and continue to work with legislators, regulators, and industry partners help keep global trade moving.

Air Canada’s Janet Wallace is TIACA leader of the year

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The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has named Air Canadamanaging director of cargo operations and transformation, Janet Wallace, as its 2026 Inspirational Leader. The award was presented at its Executive Summit in Warsaw, Poland in early June.

Sponsored by Cargo Service Center (CSC) India, the Inspirational Leader Award recognizes individuals who inspire others through their leadership, integrity, mentorship, and commitment to advancing the air cargo industry.

The recipient is selected by a panel of emerging air cargo professionals representing the next generation of industry leaders which evaluates nominees based on their ability to inspire others, foster professional growth, champion collaboration, demonstrate authentic leadership, and create a lasting positive impact across the industry.

Janet Wallace impressed with her commitment to mentoring future talent, supporting colleagues, fostering inclusive leadership, and advancing the air cargo industry through collaboration and professionalism.

TIACA chair Roos Bakker, said: “What makes this award particularly special is that the recipient is chosen by the next generation of air cargo professionals. Janet Wallace has clearly demonstrated the qualities that young leaders admire and aspire to emulate: integrity, mentorship, empathy, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. The fact that she was selected by those who represent the future of our industry makes this recognition especially meaningful.”

TIACA director general, Glyn Hughes, added: “The future of our industry depends on leaders who not only deliver results but also inspire and develop the people around them. Janet’s selection by a panel of emerging professionals speaks volumes about the impact she has had throughout her career. She has earned the respect of her peers while simultaneously helping to guide and encourage the next generation of talent entering the air cargo sector. We are delighted to recognize her contributions through this prestigious award.”

And Janet Wallace said: “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award. The air cargo industry is built on collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to service. I have been fortunate to work with exceptional people throughout my career, and this recognition is a reflection of their contributions as much as my own. I remain grateful for the opportunity to serve this remarkable industry.” 

The call for nominations for the 2027 Inspirational Leader Award will be formally announced later this year.

LATAM launches Frankfurt-North Chile freighter

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LATAM Group’s LATAM Cargo Chile arm has launched a weekly 767 freighter service between Frankfurt in Germany and Andrés Sabella Airport in Antofagasta, northern Chile.

It provides 25 tonnes of capacity and is aimed particularly at the mining industry,  mostly parts and components for machinery. The direct service removes the need for secondary connections or ground transportation from Santiago. From Chile, LATAM Cargo, transports high-value products such as salmon and fresh fruit on international routes.

Sales manager for Europe, Jorge Carretero, said: “By offering a direct flight from a strategic European hub such as Frankfurt, we are not only significantly reducing transit times, but also reinforcing our role as a partner capable of providing the network the industry requires across the region.”

LATAM Cargo Chile, together with sister companies LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil operate a combined fleet of 20 cargo aircraft on domestic and international routes, as well as passenger bellyhold capacity.

Emirates to launch Almaty flights

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Emirates SkyCargo has launched dedicated weekly Boeing 777F freighter flights between its Dubai hub and Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan. It is its Emirates’ first destination in Central Asia and the city is a growing commercial and logistics hub. The flight on Tuesdays will provide over 100 tonnes of cargo capacity every week for commodities including electronics, perishables, machinery and other consumer goods.

Qatar Airways freshens up CEIV certificate

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Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services Cargo have gained IATA CEIV Fresh recertification for their  Fresh product. Qatar Airways first achieved the standard in June 2023 and the latest recertification is valid to June 2029. Between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, it carried over 240,000 tonnes of perishable cargo, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, flowers and confectionery.

Miami Airport gives shot in the arm to Florida economy

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Miami International Airport says its statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in 2025. Employment tied to the airport’s direct, indirect, induced, and related activities also increased 12%, reaching 945,682 jobs.

Much of the impact was due to airfreight, according to the report by economic and transport consultancy, Martin Associates. MIA’s freight shipments skyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, making it the busiest cargo airport in the US and the third busiest globally, surpassed only by Hong Kong and Shanghai. Passenger traffic also reached 55.3 million, pushing MIA up two spots to become the eighth-busiest airport in the nation.

A report released in May by Fitch Ratings, said: “MIA is a well-positioned gateway airport that serves a growing Latin American air service market, and it is also an important cargo hub. American Airlines maintains a dominant market share at the airport, but resilient traffic activity demonstrates MIA’s strong franchise strength and importance to both American and the national aviation network.”

KBRA also assigned an AA- rating noted sustained growth in cargo activity and passenger traffic.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, added: “Rising passenger and cargo volumes at MIA are directly boosting revenue for our trade and tourism sectors and generating more jobs for our residents, as clearly shown in the airport’s latest economic impact study. As Chair of the Airport and Seaport Committee for the Board of County Commissioners, I remain fully committed to advancing legislation that strengthens our County’s largest economic engine and expands prosperity for both our residents and community partners.”

Kuehne+Nagel adds Frankfurt-US to freighter network

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Kuehne+Nagel has added a weekly routing from Chicago to Frankfurt and Atlanta to its ‘Inspire’ controlled air freight network, bringing it to the German for the first time.

Frankfurt handles around 2 million tonnes of cargo annually particularly high-value and time-sensitive goods and, like Chicago, it is a major pharmaceutical production and distribution hub.

The route is operated by a Boeing 747-8 freighter on long-term charter from Atlas Air with a capacity of about 140 tonnes.

Other airports on the Inspire network include Liège, Sharjah, and Taipei.

European Cargo goes into administration

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Bournemouth-based British freighter airline European Cargo has gone into administration. The carrier operated a fleet of converted ex-Virgin A340-600 aircraft based at the Dorset airport and had also launched services to Teesside Airport and Cardiff.

The airline had expended its operations rapidly, first handling PPE during the Covid pandemic followed by large quantities of e-commerce traffic from China. However, the thirsty four-engined A340-600 aircraft that it operated undoubtedly raised its costs to unsustainable levels.

Teneo Financial Advisory has been appointed joint administrators.

As recently as March, the carrier announced a deal for a new operating base at Teesside Airport for five weekly flights from China with total capacity of up to 375 tonnes of freight a week.

Swissport launches in Shanghai

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Swissport International has launched operations at the Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the world’s second-largest air freight hub. It is the handler’s first entry into the Chinese market as and follows the  agreement signed in October 2025 between Swissport and Smarex, a joint venture between AVINEX Logistics (Shanghai Airport Authority Logistics Development Company) and China Eastern Airlines Logistics.

Qatar gives global energy sector a lift

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Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an airport-to-airport solution for the global energy sector. EnergyLift will support critical, time-sensitive operations across sectors including oil and gas, power generation, renewable energy (solar and wind) and water infrastructure, bringing together priority handling, rapid transfer and specialised logistics features under one integrated product. This includes high loading priority, four-hour tail-to-tail transfers, and the capability to transport outsized and complex shipments. It also incorporates advanced handling for dangerous goods and optional temperature control along with end-to-end shipment monitoring and 24/7 customer support.

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