DHL has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of €19.8 billion (approximately $23 billion). This marks a 3.9% decline compared to the same period in 2024, as the global logistics giant continues to navigate trade disruptions and geopolitical instability.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting nearly all of the United States’ major trading partners, signaling a dramatic escalation in the administration’s protectionist trade policy. The measures include a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20% tariff on European Union goods, among other significant trade barriers.
Emirates SkyCargo (UAE) has partnered with Astral Aviation (Kenya) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening global trade routes to and from Africa. This collaboration will focus on expanding air freight capacity, optimizing cargo connectivity, and supporting African businesses in accessing international markets.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved $355 million in financing to support Embraer’s export of 16 E175 aircraft to Republic Airways, a regional carrier in the United States. These aircraft will be delivered throughout 2025, with Republic Airways committing to make payments in US dollars directly to BNDES.
IATA has announced its air cargo traffic data for November 2024, reporting a significant 8.2% year-over-year increasein Cargo Ton Kilometers (CTKs). This growth reflects the continued recovery and demand for global air cargo services.
Boeing has released a forecast indicating that the global air cargo fleet will expand significantly over the next two decades, increasing from 2,340 freighters in 2023 to 3,900 airplanes by 2043. This projected two-thirds growth reflects rising demand for air cargo services, fueled by e-commerce growth, global trade, and the need for expedited logistics solutions. Boeing’s forecast underscores the resilience and expansion potential…
