Air Cargo Faces Capacity and Cost Challenges by 2025

Air Cargo Faces Capacity and Cost Challenges by 2025

In 2025, the international air freight market reveals a structural divergence in capacity, with a stark contrast between surplus bellyhold capacity on passenger planes and a shortage of dedicated freighters. Regional freight rates are highly volatile, with prices soaring from Southeast Asia to Europe while decreasing on the trans-Pacific routes. Companies need to leverage data analytics to optimize their shipping routes and tackle these challenges.

08/05/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Airlines Adopt Timatic Autocheck to Streamline Compliance

Airlines Adopt Timatic Autocheck to Streamline Compliance

Timatic AutoCheck is an automated travel document verification system that provides real-time 'OK to Board' decision support for airlines by integrating global travel regulations and visa policies. Its advantages include data accuracy, comprehensive coverage, and automated efficiency. It reduces fines, enhances passenger experience, increases self-service check-in rates, and supports business growth. It is a powerful tool for airlines to navigate complex international travel environments.

12/30/2025 Airlines
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IATA Improves Flight Connection Data to Boost Efficiency

IATA Improves Flight Connection Data to Boost Efficiency

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an updated version of its Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) data, covering over 400 airports worldwide. This aims to help airlines, airports, and passengers optimize travel planning and improve transfer efficiency. Offering Basic, Advanced, and Premium subscription models, it caters to diverse user needs, helping to eliminate transfer anxiety and ensure smoother journeys. The updated MCT data adheres to IATA standards and is a valuable resource for enhancing operational efficiency and passenger experience.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Brussels Airport The Key Hub of Aviation in Belgium

Brussels Airport The Key Hub of Aviation in Belgium

Brussels Airport, located in the capital of Belgium, opened in 1940 and is currently managed by Brussels Airport Company. It serves as a hub for multiple airlines and boasts three runways to accommodate various air transportation needs. In 2014, it recorded an annual passenger volume of 22 million, making it the 23rd busiest airport in Europe. The newly designed terminal enhances the passenger experience and showcases Brussels Airport's unique position as a modern aviation hub.

07/28/2025 Logistics
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Dubuque Regional Airport Boosts Eastern Iowa Connectivity

Dubuque Regional Airport Boosts Eastern Iowa Connectivity

Dubuque Regional Airport, located in Dubuque, Iowa, serves as the primary aviation hub in the area, featuring two main runways and a modern passenger terminal. The airport conducts a significant volume of aviation activities daily, primarily offering domestic passenger and cargo services, while also accommodating general aviation and charter operations. According to statistics from 2011, the airport recorded nearly 50,000 takeoffs and landings over the past year, highlighting its importance in regional air transportation.

07/28/2025 Logistics
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Kahului Airport Expands as Maui's Premier Travel Hub

Kahului Airport Expands as Maui's Premier Travel Hub

Kahului Airport, located on Maui Island in Hawaii, serves as the region's primary aviation hub, offering various passenger and cargo services. Since its opening in 1952, it has become the second-busiest airport in Hawaii, featuring two asphalt runways and servicing multiple airlines. With an annual passenger throughput exceeding 5 million, the airport boasts comprehensive facilities for traveler convenience, acting as an essential air bridge between Hawaii and the continental United States.

07/29/2025 Logistics
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Global Airfare Standards to Shift Under Iatas New PTCCM Initiative

Global Airfare Standards to Shift Under Iatas New PTCCM Initiative

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 8th edition of the Passenger Tariff Coordinating Conference Manual (PTCCM), updating industry standards across five pillars: general definitions, mileage principles, fare construction, currency application, and baggage rules. This new edition revises several resolutions to enhance fare transparency, reduce operational costs, promote international cooperation, and optimize the passenger experience. The updated PTCCM provides clearer and more efficient fare management regulations for the global aviation industry.

01/05/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Global Airlines Urge Mask Mandates Over Distancing to Boost Travel Confidence

Global Airlines Urge Mask Mandates Over Distancing to Boost Travel Confidence

IATA supports mask-wearing to restart aviation but opposes price increases due to empty seats. The risk of transmission on airplanes is low, and comprehensive prevention measures can ensure passenger safety and rebuild confidence. IATA believes that requiring masks is a more effective and less economically damaging approach than leaving seats empty to ensure social distancing. Prioritizing passenger well-being and affordability is crucial for the aviation industry's recovery and the broader economic rebound.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Saudi Ground Services Earns IATA Certification for Enhanced Quality

Saudi Ground Services Earns IATA Certification for Enhanced Quality

Saudi Ground Services (SGS) has achieved IATA TVP certification, significantly enhancing passenger service quality. The certification covers various aspects, including meet & greet, check-in, and special passenger assistance, boosting SGS's market competitiveness, employee satisfaction, and operational efficiency. SGS is committed to becoming a leading ground service provider in the Middle East, delivering a superior travel experience for passengers worldwide. The achievement underscores SGS's dedication to international standards and continuous improvement in its ground handling operations.

01/22/2026 Airlines
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Argentinas Aviation Sector Boosts Economy and Connectivity

Argentinas Aviation Sector Boosts Economy and Connectivity

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the air transport industry's contribution to the Argentine economy. It covers direct employment and GDP contributions, indirect benefits from supply chains and tourism, social benefits, cost reduction impacts, trade and investment promotion, and changes in international air passenger market patterns and connectivity. The study demonstrates that the air transport industry is a significant engine for Argentina's economic development, possessing substantial growth potential.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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