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Air Freight & Air Cargo

  • South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector

    South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.

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  • Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership

    Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and connectivity between Africa and the Middle East.

  • Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China

    Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa cargo hub, air cargo Africa, African airline logistics, Ethiopian Airlines network, aviation supply chain Africa, China Africa cargo corridor

  • May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions

    IATA reports a 2.2% rise in global air cargo demand in May 2025, with Africa down 2.1%. Asia–North America trade lanes saw double-digit decline.

  • IATA: Air Cargo Key to Supply Chain Resilience

    At the 18th World Cargo Symposium, IATA reaffirmed the critical role of air cargo in global supply chains, calling for stronger safety, faster digitalisation, and sustainable aviation fuel support. The industry’s resilience depends on coordinated global action.

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  • Rethinking Airfreight for Zambia’s Mining Heartland

    Discover how direct airfreight routes to Ndola are transforming logistics in Zambia’s Copperbelt, improving supply chain efficiency for the mining sector and beyond.

  • Air Cargo Demand up 3.2% in January

    The latest IATA report shows global air cargo demand increased by 3.2% in January 2025, marking 18 consecutive months of growth. Explore key insights on freight capacity, regional performance, and trade lane trends.

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  • Qatar Airways Cargo Transports 25 Million Red Roses from Kenya for Valentine’s Day

    Qatar Airways Cargo transported 1,600 tonnes of fresh-cut Kenyan red roses for Valentine’s Day, supporting Kenya’s floriculture sector and global flower trade. The airline’s Boeing 777 freighters ensured seamless transportation from Nairobi to Doha and Liège, reinforcing its role in Africa’s agribusiness economy.

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    14 February 2025

  • Air Transport in Africa: Ways to Promote a Catching-up

    Explore the AfDB’s latest study on air transport liberalisation in Africa, highlighting market access, connectivity, and the future of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

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    3 September 2024

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