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Air Cargo Lithium-ion Battery Incidents Rise

A new report from UL Standards & Engagement says incidents involving lithium-ion batteries in air cargo have increased 40 percent since 2021, highlighting growing safety concerns as global demand for battery-powered products continues to surge. The study, released March 10, draws on incident reports from airlines participating in the organization’s Thermal Runaway Incident Program database, along with interviews and focus groups conducted across the cargo supply chain. Researchers said the findings suggest ... [+]

ILO, BIMCO Launch Pilot Insurance Program

The International Labour Organization and shipping association BIMCO have launched a pilot insurance program aimed at improving compensation and protections for workers in Bangladesh’s ship recycling industry. The Employment Injury Scheme will provide financial compensation for workers and their families in cases of permanent injury or ... [+]

IATA Expands Use of AI in Air Cargo Operations

The International Air Transport Association said it is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in air cargo operations through a series of initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, safety and collaboration across the industry. The airline trade group announced three programs designed to help airlines, freight forwarders ... [+]

IATA: Dangerous Goods Declarations Go Digital

International Air Transport Association said March 12 it has launched a digital platform designed to eliminate paper-based declarations for air shipments of hazardous materials; a move the airline trade group says will improve safety and reduce delays in the handling of dangerous goods. The new system, ... [+]

Aerios, CargoAi Integrate Rate, Capacity Data

Aerios has launched a new Commercial Pricing Insights module that integrates live aggregated rate and capacity data from CargoAi, giving air cargo charter carriers real-time market visibility during the quotation process. The London-based software developer said the module embeds CargoAi’s commercial market data directly into its ... [+]

DHL Expands Cold Chain Air Network for Pharma

DHL Group said it is expanding its dedicated airfreight cold chain network as part of a broader push into life sciences and healthcare logistics. The company said the expanded network will provide additional controlled air capacity for temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines and advanced therapies, while reducing reliance ... [+]

SAF Production Lags Despite Mandates, IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said new estimates find 2025 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production was expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes, double the 1 million tonnes produced in 2024. However, 2026 SAF production is projected to slow to 2.4 million tonnes, the airline ... [+]

GEODIS, Atlas Air, mas Expand in South America

Global logistics provider GEODIS said it has signed a strategic interline agreement with Atlas Air and mas, to significantly expand its air freight network across South America. GEODIS will further strengthen its air freight network in Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Chile and Costa Rica, increasing its ability ... [+]

U-Freight Expands Pharma, Medical Logistics

Global freight forwarder and logistics provider U-Freight Group (UFL) said it strengthening its presence in the pharmaceutical and medical logistics sector through a deepened strategic partnership and a major new contract in China. A year after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain ... [+]

IATA Calls to Address Limited Carbon Credits

The International Air Transport Association, or IATA, and carbon market stakeholders are calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their carbon compliance. Airlines face these obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International ... [+]