Tag: Air Cargo
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing Freighters in Cargo Fleet Expansion
Ethiopian Airlines is set to significantly expand its cargo fleet after signing an agreement with Boeing for 10 freighters, including eight new-generation 777-8Fs and...
IATA Pushes Upstream Controls to Curb Hidden Cargo Risks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments, manufacturers, online marketplaces and other players in the air cargo chain to strengthen controls against...
FAAN Seeks Better Coordination With Customs Agents at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has begun efforts to strengthen coordination with customs brokers and other stakeholders involved in air cargo operations,...
Africa’s Air Cargo Growth Trails Global Market as July Demand Rises...
Africa’s air cargo market recorded modest growth in July, with demand rising 1.1% year-on-year, significantly below the global growth rate of 3.9%, according to...
Nigeria Moves to Pre-Screen Air Cargo Under New PLACI Framework
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced the implementation of a Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) framework designed to strengthen security and risk...
African Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.7% in June as Capacity Falls...
African airlines recorded a 4.7% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in June 2026, even as available cargo capacity declined by 7.1%, according to...
Nigeria Opens New Air Cargo Gateway to East, Southern African Markets
Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening intra-African trade with the launch of a dedicated air cargo corridor linking the country to key...
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4% in April Despite Middle East...
Global air cargo demand continued its growth trajectory in April 2026, rising by 4.0% year-on-year despite significant operational challenges caused by the conflict in...
Africa Leads Global Air Cargo Surge as Demand Rises 11.2% in...
Africa emerged as the fastest-growing region in global air cargo markets in February 2026, recording a 21.0 percent year-on-year increase in demand, significantly outpacing...
Turkish Airlines Cargo Surges 18.8% in January, Moves 178,300 Tonnes
Turkish Airlines recorded significant growth in its cargo and mail operations in January 2026, transporting 178,300 tonnes, an 18.8 percent increase compared to the...