In this interview, Marcello Saponaro, Chairman of ALN (Africa Logistics Network) and ALNA (Airfreight Logistics Network for Africa), shares insights ahead of the networks’ upcoming annual meetings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this November. With a combined membership of over 330 logistics companies worldwide, ALN and ALNA continue to grow in reach and relevance. Saponaro discusses the networks’ global approach, technological advancements, and commitment to quality over quantity in an increasingly crowded field of freight forwarding alliances. #AfricaLogisticsNetwork #AirfreightLogisticsNetworkforAfrica #ALN #ALNA #Ethiopia #logistics #freight

East Midlands Airport (EMA) has unveiled plans that could create more than 20,000 jobs by making land around its runway available for development. #EastMidlandsAirport #EMA #UK #aircargo #aircraft #airfreight

Bournemouth Airport’s cargo division, Cargo First, reported its best-ever year for cargo volumes, handling 31,000 tonnes of freight in the 12 months ending March 2025, compared to 18,000 tonnes the previous year. #BournemouthAirport #CargoFirst #airfreight #aircargo #aircraft

With improved cargo facilities and digital solutions, Africa can unlock airfreight potential and address its infrastructure challenges. #Cargoinfrastructure #Aircargo #Africa #Swissport #SwissportKenya #TAAGAngolaAirlines #airfreight

Global air freight rates edged up slightly last week, according to the latest data from TAC Index. #TACIndex #China #US #Europe #BalticAirFreightIndex #aircargo #aircraft

🚛✈️ From high-tech cargo solutions to global partnerships redefining airfreight—this week's #CargoShots, presented by Hactl - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited, brings you all the air cargo buzz you shouldn't miss! 🎙️ Hosted by Nikitha Sebastian, here's what's making headlines: #HACTL #AirCargo #AviationNews #Logistics #MYFREIGHTER #Boeing #TitanAviationLeasing #IAGCargo #VietnamAirlines #WestJet #WestJetCargo #VirginAtlantic #WorldwideFlightServices #KuehneNagel #QatarAirways #QatarAirwaysCargo

Global air freight rates are rising again, according to the latest data from TAC Index. #TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #China #US #Europe #Frankfurt #London

After plenty of volatility, last week was a relatively quieter period for global air freight, according to the latest data from TAC Index. The global Baltic Air Freight Index calculated by TAC was unchanged in the week to March 10, still ahead by +6.2 percent year-on-year. #TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #China #Shanghai #HongKong #Frankfurt #London #Chicago #US #Europe

Global air freight rates edged up marginally (1.7 percent) during the week to February 17, according to the latest data from TAC Index. #TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #deminimis #US #China #Europe #aircargo #aircraft

Global air freight rates ended a volatile week a little lower, according to the latest data from TAC Index. #TACIndex #US #China #deminimis #Europe #aircargo #aircraft #tariffworries #BalticAirFreightIndex #ChineseNewYear