Swissport has strengthened its Central and Eastern European cargo network with the opening of a new air cargo warehouse at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expanding its logistics infrastructure in Bulgaria and strengthening the airport’s role as a regional cargo gateway. The newly licensed cargo fa...

In February 2026, total cargo volumes handled at Brussels Airport reached 63,050 tonnes, up 6.5% compared to February 2025. Flown cargo increased by 7.2%, once again driven by growth in cargo transported on passenger flights (+7.8%) and strong performance in the integrator segment (+12.1%), which...

China’s largest cargo airline flew into East Midlands Airport with its own aircraft for the first time earlier this week (Sunday 8 March ). SF Express is one of eight new cargo carriers that launched new operations through East Midlands last year, and the flight operating into East Midlands Air...

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has been officially designated as an approved inspection location for Products of Non-Animal Origin (PNAO) by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The authorisation, following a comprehensive audit by the NVWA and confirmation by the E...

Newcastle Airport is pressing ahead with plans that could create thousands of jobs and boost the North East economy by up to £165m a year. The proposed AirLink facility, a 620,000 sq ft development earmarked for land south of the runway, includes provision for a cargo hub which could expand the ...

Cargo flights to China are set to take off from Teesside International Airport next month following a landmark agreement to establish a major new long-haul air freight link – delivering a significant boost for regional trade and global connectivity. UK-based global air freight carrier European ...

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Bangalore International Airport (BLR) have concluded a comprehensive strategic partnership for air cargo. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today, both airports will enhance their partnership and set new standards for goods transport between Europe and ...

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) welcomed the Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, to discuss UK-India trade and the airport’s recent significant investment in enhanced cool chain infrastructure. The Consul General toured the airport’s cargo facilities with officials on Friday together...

Newcastle Airport has significantly expanded its cargo services to meet growing demand, strengthening its role as a major logistics hub. The multi-award winning Airport’s on-site business partner, Samson Aviation, has invested in a range of new equipment, including a main deck loader capable of...

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has today marked more than 25 million parcels passing through its Terminal E facility, a major milestone in the airport’s expanding e-commerce operations and its growing role in UK trade. The achievement follows a year of sustained growth, with more than 60...

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded further growth in air freight volumes, underlining its position as one of the world’s busiest cargo hubs. The airport handled 415,000 tonnes of cargo in January 2026, a rise of 5.4% compared with the same month last year. All cargo segments saw incre...

A growing share of freight at Frankfurt Airport is now being moved by electric vehicles, according to a new survey by airport operator Fraport AG. The poll of around 250 trucking and logistics firms based at the airport, carried out in spring 2025, found a marked shift towards battery-powered lor...

CargoLand by LGG has officially opened its newly renovated Vet Centre at Liège Airport, enhancing sanitary inspection and quarantine procedures for live animal shipments. The facility plays a central role in the airport’s live animal (AVI) logistics chain, acting as a key control point to ensu...

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) has achieved a full suite of IATA CEIV certifications, covering pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, fresh produce and live animals. The ground handler said the accreditations reflect its efforts to standardise and strengthen the safe ha...

Two brand new gatehouses have been built to replace existing ones, providing access onto the airfield away from the passenger terminal and fitted out with the latest scanning equipment. It’s part of an ongoing £120m investment programme at the airport. Gatehouses provide security checkpoints o...