In the May issue of The STAT Trade Times, we feature a cover story on temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics which is getting more specialised as regulations become more widespread and products get sophisticated.

Air cargo trade on the transatlantic is the special report. With the ongoing trade and political tensions between the US and China and the exit of Britain from European Union carriers are looking at exploiting the very lucrative transatlantic air cargo route.

In the regional report, we turn our eyes on an interesting market region – Latin America. The air trade in Latin America is growing with new capacity introduction and demand for fresh Latin American perishables from across the globe. However, the archaic regulations and slow growth in infrastructure is hindering the continent from realizing its full potential.

In this issue we also bring two exclusive and extensive interviews. We speak with Steve Townes, Chairman & CEO, ACL Airshop and President, CEO & Founder of Ranger Aerospace, on how the company is building up capacity and scale in the ULD space. In the second interview we bring Nick Platts, Cargo Head, Heathrow Airport, who speaks in detail about the contingency plan for UK after its leaves European Union and many more trending cargo topics.

Also, don’t miss out on our regulars—news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport and tourism sectors; and Executive in Focus.

Dec 2024 issue focuses on sustainability and outlook for 2025, Southeast Asia and fashion logistics. Air cargo enables the swift delivery of goods but this comes with an environmental cost. Rajarshi Chatterjee explores how air cargo is decarbonising to build a sustainable future in his Cover Story. Under the same, but separately, Nikitha Sebastian examines aviation's recycling and repurposing practices. 

“Outlook is bullish but cautious,” writes Jyothi Shankaran in his Industry Report on what to expect from 2025. Tariff actions by Donald Trump, booming e-commerce and geopolitical tensions to decide air cargo moves. 

Southeast Asia is redefining its role in global supply chains. Libin Chacko Kurian points out the collaborations, infrastructure upgrades, and diversified manufacturing in his Regional Report.   

Also, the Special Report by Parijat Sourabh reports that fashion logistics is turning into a critical driver of speed and precision in the global supply chain.

Welcome to the Nov 2024 edition. 

What are projections for air cargo in the US? How are companies preparing? Parijat Sourabh’s Cover Story will take you right into the core of US air cargo.

Jyothi Shankaran has written an Industry Report on how e-commerce for air cargo will remain resilient but will become cyclical. 

Benelux’s logistics plays a pivotal role in its economic dynamism. Libin Chacko Kurain has a Regional Report featuring its important logistics assets.   

Hactl’s Wilson Kwong speaks to Reji John about an initiative that turns old uniforms into upcycled cups, demonstrating the potential of zero-waste upcycling.

Brussels Airport is stepping up as a leading hub for perishables. Libin Chacko Kurian has written about how the airport is primed to meet the growing demand.

Last but not least, Rajarshi Chatterjee has a Special Report on humans in air cargo. “As the industry evolves, its people-first focus will be its most significant advantage,” he wrote.  


As the global air cargo industry enters the peak season of 2024, the October issue of The STAT Trade Times focuses on the key drivers behind rising freighter demand. Our Cover Story highlights the challenges carriers face, including capacity constraints, fuel efficiency concerns, and the pressing need for sustainable practices.
This issue's Industry Report delves into the evolving complexities of handling dangerous goods in air cargo, covering enhanced packing standards, advanced screening procedures (including canine detection), and the importance of collaborative efforts.
Our spotlight turns to Brussels Airport, which is rapidly expanding its capacity to become a leading hub for e-commerce in the region. 
Don't miss our exclusive interview with MSC Air Cargo’s Jannie Davel, who reflects on his 30 years in the industry and shares his insights on building a nimble, flexible, and resilient cargo airline. 
Finally, our Special Report explores whether LEO satellites can revolutionize global supply chains.

STAT September 2024 Edition's Cover Story by Jyothi Shankaran explores the enduring importance of Unit Load Devices in air cargo, especially as demand rises for handling challenging consignments.

Libin Chacko Kurian's Special Report delves into the evolving landscape of e-commerce logistics, highlighting the need for shared responsibility and compliance.

Industry Report by Nehal Gautam examines how the e-commerce boom is reshaping the air cargo charter industry.

Parijat Sourabh's article focuses on technological breakthroughs fueling air cargo and logistics growth.

Rajarshi Chatterjee reports on the Global Pharma Logistics Summit 2024, where industry leaders discussed advancements in pharma logistics innovation and supply chain visibility.

STAT August 2024 Edition’s Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian highlights the growing collaboration across the supply chain to ensure better care for animals in air transport, focused on planning, standardising processes and training personnel.

Industry Report by Rajarshi Chatterjee explores the surge in passenger-to-freighter conversions, driven by e-commerce growth and the need for increased air cargo capacity.

Feature by Nehal Gautam discusses the potential of Air Cargo Community Systems in shaping the future of cargo operations, emphasising their growing importance and benefits.

Jyothi Shankaran's special report examines the importance of On Board Couriers (OBCs) in various critical scenarios, from stem cell therapies to urgent document deliveries.

Regional report by Parijat Sourabh highlights Latin America's rising air cargo sector, driven by mineral resources, perishables, and e-commerce, despite facing some challenges.

Cover story by Jyothi Shankaran highlights the evolving pharma logistics landscape and the crucial role of technology in its future.

Industry report by Nehal Gautam explores Europe's evolving air cargo landscape for transporting dangerous goods. 

Rajarshi Chatterjee’s special report discusses how maritime blockages fuel the shift to air freight solutions due to increased delays, congestion, and rising sea freight costs.

Industry report by Parijat Sourabh discusses the evolving air cargo dynamics in the Americas, with notable increases in North and Latin America and significant growth in U.S. e-commerce.

Report by Libin Chacko Kurian discusses customs' demand for accurate, digital parcel-level e-commerce data, driving transparency and digitalisation in trade.

The June 2024 issue focuses on disruptions in air cargo in Asia, digitalisation, air cargo innovations, sustainability & more. 

Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian details how air cargo in Asia is preparing for the future amid the Red Sea, e-commerce, and trade war disruptions.

Nehal Gautam’s industry report highlights how the air cargo industry is undergoing digital transformation.

Pierre Van Der Stichele of Air Partner speaks about how their cargo charter division is building its capabilities for a strong peak season demand.

Torsten Wefers & Frederic Brun of Liege Airport outline the Master Plan 2040 and how the plan aims to position Liege Airport as Europe's leading hub for freighter traffic and turn it into a cargo powerhouse.

Rajarshi Chatterjee’s special report points out sustainable practices in air cargo while another report discusses the journey of mangoes from Indian farms to the world’s tables.

Feature by Parijat Sourabh emphasises the need for the air cargo industry to embrace innovation to handle the surge in demand.

The May 2024 issue focuses on GSSA business, digitalisation, Middle East and aerospace manufacturing. 

Online air cargo booking platforms are challenging the traditional roles of GSSAs. However, the Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian, argues that there are opportunities for those prepared to adapt. 

Jyothi Shankaran’s Industry Report points out that air cargo industry is poised for growth and it is time for air cargo to adopt digitalisation like the passenger business. 

We have a Regional Report by Nehal Gautam on Middle East and its dominance in air cargo landscape which is getting consolidated with booming e-commerce, infra investments, and tech integration, while Spotlight is on Qatar Airways’ newly opened animal centre spread across 5,260 square metres at Doha. 

We also have a Special Report by Parijat Sourabh on how major aerospace players are expanding Indian operations, fostering a thriving ecosystem of domestic suppliers feeding into global supply chains.

This edition sheds light on the pivotal role of cross-border e-commerce in driving air cargo growth amid sustainability concerns, technological advancements, and industry insights. 

The cover story by Rajarshi Chatterjee highlights how cross-border e-commerce drives air cargo growth and presents opportunities for airlines. 

In the special report, Nehal Gautam discusses how sustainability has become a necessity for the air cargo industry. 

Jyothi Shankaran's industry report highlights the use of AI, machine learning, and automation in air cargo security.

We also have a feature by Parijat Sourabh that emphasises on how cargo drones are transforming logistics. 

This edition also features an exclusive interview with Ferwin Wieringa, Managing Director at HCW Global Logistics, sharing insights on logistics, niche solutions, agility, and customer-centricity. 

The report by Libin Chacko Kurian discusses how air cargo is important for African flower exports despite a shift to sea is happening due to sustainability, capacity, cost, and competitiveness. 

The March 2024 edition addresses issues from women's representation to shifting cargo movements in China and from tech advancements among handlers to new infra investments. 

The Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian argues that women have the potential to turbocharge the industry but it points out the cultural shift needed. 

We have a Special Report written by Nehal Gautam that pursues the question “Can Hong Kong hold onto its crown as the king of air cargo in Asia?”

We also have a Feature prepared by Parijat Sourabh on how ground handlers are adopting the latest technologies from AI-driven drones to robots for efficiency. 

The magazine has two reports on Ethiopian Airlines’ new eCommerce facility in Addis  Ababa Airport and the Saudia Cargo, WFS and Cainiao collaboration at Liege. 

The issue also has updates on Air Cargo India 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo. 

This issue of STAT Times has a Cover Story that traces the intricate journey of flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish and meat through air. It is the story of the global logistics industry which has to orchestrate a very complicated supply chain to ensure the freshness of these commodities. 

By 2030, India plans to handle 10 million tonnes of air cargo annually. However there is a mix of challenges and growth opportunities, explains the Country Report on India. Meanwhile, the Focus section conveys the message of Qatar Airways Cargo’s new cargo head Mark Drusch to the global air cargo industry. 

Special Report explores whether SAF is the answer for air cargo's net zero target by 2050. We also have an Industry Report which observes the shift of shipments from the ocean to other modes especially in Asia to Europe movements due to Red Sea attacks. 


With a focus on innovations and challenges transforming air cargo, the January 2024 issue of STAT Times has stories on the reshaping of logistics narrative, sustainability and digitalisation. 

The Cover Story is on how innovations, global connections, and a commitment to sustainability are reshaping the narrative of logistics for the future while the Special Report is on the urgent need to address climate change and reduce carbon footprints. 

The Feature talks about how the air cargo digitalisation buzz is getting louder and more engaging as large air cargo entities make substantial investments. Also, read the Industry Report on the current air cargo market affected by the drop in demand and return of capacity taking a toll on stakeholders' financials. 

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The December Issue of STAT has Cover Story on humanitarian air cargo and it observes that there is a growing number of disasters while the funding availability is finite.

We have a Country Report on how the air cargo community of Canada is helping the country to take leadership in the global supply chain while capitalising on e-commerce and cross-border opportunities. Meanwhile, we have a Feature that articulates how Kirsten de Bruijn's leadership and resilient team at WestJet Cargo transformed challenges at the Canadian airline into triumphs.

Also, read how European Cargo is transforming Bournemouth International Airport into a  cost-efficient hub and how Saudia Cargo has teamed up with Cainiao and WFS to meet the rising demand for cross-border e-commerce in the Middle East and Europe.

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.


The November 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times invites your attention to the air cargo industry of Singapore as it is all set to host the first-ever edition of air cargo Southeast Asia. The Cover Story explores Singapore as the freight hub of the world. However, as he wrote, “That's not the end of the story.” Its focus on infrastructure and partnerships is preparing it to be the hub of the future as well.

The Industry Report digs deep into the challenges in the movement of perishable shipments. It also reports that seafood has been the fastest-growing commodity for Kuehne+Nagel while Etihad Cargo’s top perishable destinations included India, Kenya and the Netherlands.

The issue also has a Regional Report on Benelux. It reads, “Despite challenging conditions and lower throughputs, Benelux region’s top cargo airports are investing in innovations and partnerships to elevate growth in the cargo business.”

In an exclusive  Interview, Pete Chareonwongsak of Teleport talks about his ambition to make Southeast Asia package deliveries within 24 hours and compete with legacy players on speed and cost. 

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

In the October 2023 cover story of The STAT Trades we take a look at the demand for passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft which peaked during the pandemic and the months that followed and that bullish demand has turned bearing as belly capacity is back to pre-covid levels and the air cargo demand and yields are on the decline.
In the focus we speak to Qatar Airways Cargo’s Elisabeth Oudkerk, who completes a year with the carrier as its Senior Vice-President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning. She talks about the importance of the completion of two decades of its freighter operations and the digitalization initiatives.
In an exclusive interview, Edip Pektas, the founder of Airblox, talks about an impending launch of a financial product that will offer speedier and more cost-effective payment options.
The special report is about the role of technology in air cargo and how some digitalization programmes are streamlining and improving the efficiencies in the global supply chain.
The country report is on the United Arab Emirates which sits at the centre of global air cargo map and holds some of the top airports and is hub for two global cargo airlines. 

The September 2023 issue of STAT Times focuses on pharma logistics, transatlantic market, the Indian aerospace logistics industry and a special interview. The Cover Story by Jyothi Shankaran talks about the Global Pharmaceuticals Logistics market and focuses on the parameters like innovations, service-on-demand and latest technologies to keep pace with industry changes.  The Special Report on Transatlantic Air Cargo Route by Libin Chacko Kurian focuses on the short-term effects of low demand, rising capacity, and declining prices, and how in long-term expectation, e-commerce, nearshoring, and macroeconomic difficulties would realign the route. The issue also has an Industry Report by Zinal Dedhia that delves into India's Aerospace Logistics ecosystem, how the country is creating possibilities for stakeholders in the sector, and how it is analysing its challenges, successes, and the positive trajectory it is prepared to pursue.  Mallica Mishra speaks with Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay Pacific, in an exclusive interview in which Owen discusses Cathay's recovery, his take on India, the future of supply chains, and more. Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The August 2023 issue of STAT Times focuses on air cargo e-bookings, Airport cargo community systems and the Indian airfreight market. 

The Cover Story by Zinal Dedhia narrows down on the electronic booking happening in the global air cargo market and the transformations they are bringing to the industry. As she puts it, “The need for change is clearer than ever.”

The Special Report on Airport Community Systems by Libin Chacko Kurian not only talks about how they make airports more efficient, sustainable and secure but also how airports overcame the hesitation to share data.  

The issue has a Country Report on India by Jyothi Shankaran who tried answering the question, “With over 3 million tonnes of cargo handled across Indian airports, will the govt target of 10 million tonnes by 2030 be reached sooner?” 

Shankaran also speaks to Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport who pointed out that cargo operations are being looked at very holistically to ensure state-of-the-art processes from Day 1. 

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The July 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times is an attempt to draw your attention towards the air cargo market of North America with its Cover Story. The market is in a state of correction as capacity aided by the increase in long haul widebody, outstrip demand. Analyses are showing a fall in demand while passenger travel is increasing, thereby increasing the belly capacity.  

The Industry Report is about the ACMI market that is continuing to grow as all leading players continue to be bullish on the outlook, and reiterate that political uncertainty has no role to play in the business. 

The Regional Report argues that even as the Middle Eastern carriers experienced a slight decrease in cargo volumes in April 2023, plenty of tailwinds underscore the air cargo ambitions in the region. 

The Special Report on transporting live animals by air looks into the fact that it necessitates careful preparation and respect for rules. Every country may have its own regulations for transporting live animals, which airlines must follow.

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.


he STAT Trade Times June 2023 issue 

The June issue of The STAT Trade Times will serve you with a variety of topics that grips the global air cargo industry from dangerous goods to charter flights and from sustainable aviation to the market trends in the Americas.

The Cover Story focuses on the need to be careful around dangerous goods as air cargo carries more than 1.25 million dangerous goods every year with a five percent year-on-year increase expected over the next five years. 

Industry Report explores how air cargo chartering companies prepare with adjustments as the market softens while Special Report talks about technological advancements, innovative practices, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship enabling sustainable aviation.

We also have the Regional Report on the Americas which claims that carriers in the market are looking beyond the 12 months ahead and are busy building capacities for the future even though the slowdown in the global economy has also affected the market the most.

In the May 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times, we turn our focus to the air cargo industry of Europe. Jyothi Shankaran in his Cover story writes “Freight demand & capacity continue to be balanced from Europe to Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America in the background of a likely slowdown.” 

With her Special Report on GSSAs, Zinal Dedhia looks deep into how GSSAs are looking at 2023, the forthcoming target market and what are the trends to follow as businesses returning back to the pre-Covid levels. 

In two Interviews done by Reji John, we have Ashwin Bhat of Lufthansa Cargo speak on his top priorities and the roadmap for one of the largest cargo carriers and Willie Walsh of IATA talks about its commitment to sustainability, digitalisation & safety goals.

Lakshmi Ajay’s Industry Report reads “Buoyed by privatization and investments and digitalisation, the ground handling sector is evolving to accommodate the high demand seen in perishables, pharma, and e-commerce.” 

Focus by Libin Chacko Kurian addresses the identity shift in the freight forwarding industry not only due to digitalisation & automation but also consolidations.  

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

This issue of The STAT Trade Times puts ULDs into focus as Jyothi Shankaran’s Cover Story asks what’s in “store” for ULDs? “Making sure the right ULD is available in the right place at the right time in the right conditions is critical for airline operations and revenue management,” it reads.

The Special Report by Libin Chacko Kurian addresses the question of why air cargo must continue to experiment, and embrace new tools, and tech. “Because the industry leaders need to take on new challenges of pushing forward globalisation, investing in a soft market and being sustainable with scarce and expensive resources,” he writes. 

The Country Report by Lakshmi Ajay tracks some key moves and developments that are likely to shape the cargo fortunes of Turkey which has a unique vantage point of being spread over the two continents of Europe and Asia. <br><br>This issue has two Interviews. Kirsten de Bruijn of WestJet talks to Reji John about the challenges of her job as WestJet Cargo is ready for the commercial launch of its freighter operation. 

Flytrex, a fast-growing drone delivery firm, had a busy 2022. Yariv Bash of Flytrex speaks to Zinal Dedhia and has revealed data based on its service in North Carolina and Texas and the most popular things delivered in 2022.

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The March 2023 issue of The STAT Trade Times is dedicated to International Women's Day celebrated this month. For decades, women have had a significant impact on the air cargo industry, breaking barriers and making substantial contributions to the industry and the Cover Story tells the journey of how the sector is becoming more diverse and inclusive as more women enter the workforce and advance through the ranks.

We have a Special Report this month that asks the question ‘Will air cargo’s lax cybersecurity measures be its undoing?’ 

In the last two years, logistics and aviation industries have faced numerous cyberattacks that have brought their operations to a standstill for weeks and created huge losses. As the air cargo and global supply chain industry moves rapidly towards a complete digital transformation, cybersecurity needs to be embedded into the basic DNA of its systems to protect against a range of cyberattacks being witnessed these days. 

We also have the Event Report of the recently concluded air cargo Africa 2023. The sixth edition of the biannual event has lit up the continent in recovery mode. The exhibition and conference concluded in February in Johannesburg was also the occasion to award and honour the best this year and we present the winners and the highly acclaimed of the global air cargo industry in different categories. 

The issue also highlights The STAT Trade Times Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Hugh Flynn for his work and contribution to aviation and air cargo sectors for over five decades. 

Don’t miss the news sections on Air Cargo, Drones and Executive in Focus.

The Covid-19 pandemic is still having an impact on the air cargo business, but there is still potential for growth. The cover story in this issue focuses on how African Air cargo is seeing bigger dreams even though it is yet to come out of the shackles of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, before that, the industry needs to build trust, offer reasonable ROI and bring the continent together to provide a unified regulatory landscape.

In the special report, we look at The European Union as it is all set to implement the Import Control System 2 for air cargo and airmail with effect from March 2023 to enhance security. Are the systems geared for it?

2022 was a golden year for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with several announcements, nods of approval, certifications, new deployments, incredible statistics, and cooperation from key government stakeholders. We did a review of how the drone business would be in 2023.

Taking the Chinese New Year as an indicator for the year coming up, we delve into how the odds are stacking up for the air freight industry amidst inflation, macroeconomic factors, China’s slow trade revival, and reinfection fears.

In this issue, we feature two interviews - Adefunke Adeyemi, the new secretary general of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and Torsten Wefers,  Vice President of marketing and sales, Liege Airport.

As entering into the new year, we have put air cargo of 2023 into perspective with the Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian exploring the expert forecasts and industry expectations. Air cargo professionals must get ready for a further drop in demand, expect more capacity to come into the market, and expect shipping companies to lure cargo away from the air. 

With his Industry Report, Jyothi Shankaran gives us a glimpse of the challenging but rewarding journey of outsized cargo by air. The challenges range from its size to weight, from handling equipment to specialist knowledge required and from smaller airports' accessibility to time sensitiveness. 

Special Report by Lakshmi Ajay explains how the pandemic changed the role of air cargo in fashion logistics.  Amidst port congestions and supply chain challenges during the pandemic, air cargo proved its value to fashion logistics. As sea freight makes a comeback, air cargo’s role as a supply chain solution has had a lasting impact on expectations for faster consumer goods timelines. 

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The STAT Times Times - December 2022 issue

Today, sustainability has moved to the forefront of the business agenda, putting further pressure on the aviation sector and its environmental performance. The cover article in this issue focuses on the industry's commitment to Fly Net Zero target by 2050. It is vital for all aviation stakeholders to work together toward this critical goal while also looking ahead to other forthcoming environmental issues. 

In the special report, we look at an analysis of the year gone by in humanitarian aid. The global logistics fraternity, especially air freight, was always there to help out. So, can more be done? 

We also did a review of conversations during the Flower and Perishable Logistics Africa conferences held in Nairobi in November. Digitalisation, sustainability, an emerging sea freight route, and new markets marked a new normal for the African flower and perishables sector.

The STAT Trade Times – November 2022

In this issue, the cover story turns the attention on the perishable shipment by air. While there are several challenges in moving perishable cargo from place to place across the world, cargo airlines and airports are increasingly paying much more special attention to this cargo commodity.

The country report this time is on the United States of America and the air cargo sector there. The sector is facing strong headwinds as consumer demand weakens even as the peak season looms large. In the special report, we look at the freight movements in the Transatlantic and what does the future hold for this important air cargo trade lane.

Our market report considers how the air cargo industry prepares itself for a capacity surplus in 2023? And our regional report is on economic trends and their impact on the air cargo industry in the Benelux region.

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In the cover story we write how air cargo has made cross-border ecommerce shipping faster, safer and more transparent and how it ensures that cross-border e-commerce has more room to grow.

The industry report argues that forwarders will continue to grow in the foreseeable future as they bring value and innovative thinking to a world of complex logistical challenges. The special feature is about how more rigid regulations about packaging and handling need to be put in place for dangerous good transport by air. 

We have a report on the headwinds for India to become a serious hub for aircraft leasing and financing despite its huge potential. We feature Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice-President of Cargo at WestJet in our interview section. 

Our special report is about people in air cargo and what the industry needs to do to retain talent. In this issue we place Air Canada Cargo in our focus. Freighter expansion places Air Canada in a new league in the world of global air cargo.

The STAT Trade Times September 2022 issue

The September 2022 issue of The STAT Trade Times has the cover story on ULDs that tried exposing some of the challenges in the industry and recommend solutions for them. 

It has two Special Reports. The first one talks about why supply chain resiliency is so critical to temp-controlled pharma logistics and how tech tools are bringing value. While the second one notes how reduced human error with great cost savings and risk reduction offered by digital processes have caught on in air cargo.

In the Industry Report, we write about how the air cargo charter business has attained normalcy. The space has a lot of challenges abound but it is also attracting new players. 

We have put Focus on two airports from the cargo perspective. Chicago Rockford International Airport is already on track to break the record for cargo volume handled at the airport in 2022, while Philadelphia International Airport is investing big to build infra to increase revenue from cargo operations considerably.

This issue has an Interview with Carmen Murer of Synhelion who talks about the challenges in the production of SAF while there is a need to scale and what lies ahead. 

Also, don't forget to read the latest air cargo and cargo drone news.

The STAT Trade Times – August 2022 

With the live animal transport sector still reeling in the wake of the pandemic and the geopolitical crisis, in the cover story in this issue we take a glimpse into how cargo carriers stayed afloat. Battling against the ongoing crises, the sector tackled outbreaks, illegal trade and safety concerns. Cargo operators and regulators, however, remain optimistic, stating that animal welfare remained key. 

We have two special reports. In the first one, we look at how a global crunch in aviation workers has hit air cargo momentum and the report finds that the impact is very visible across the globe as full capacity returns. The second one focuses on why air cargo community systems are more important now than ever before.

 In the interview we get Andres Bianchi, CEO, LATAM Cargo, speak to us. In the focus we put Swissport which is working hard to create a Swissport formula in cargo handling under the new chief executive Warwick Brady. We also have a report on how rapidly growing ecommerce cargo volume is becoming the fundamental driver for increasing demand for passenger to freighter converted aircraft.

The STAT Trade Times – July 2022

In our July issue, the cover story is on the rising importance of keeping the right temperature of pharmaceutical cargo on the move. We speak to people who promise to deliver pharmaceutical products in complete integrity.

We have two regional reports in this issue covering two important air cargo markets of the world – the Americas and Europe. In the interview we speak to Marcel Fujike, SVP, Global Head, Products and Development Air Logistics at Kuehne + Nagel.

We put the spotlight on Bobby Healy, founder and chief executive of Manna, who plans to take his drone delivery business beyond Ireland into Europe and the US. We also have a report on what structural changes India needs to do to become a fair aviation financing and leasing market.

Do not forget to check out the winners of The STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo presented at the Air Cargo India event in Mumbai recently

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The STAT Trade Times Magazine - May 2019

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