ACN Monthly: African cargo carriers look to the east; Ascent Global Logistics plays it cool

Read the top Air Cargo News stories [View the web version]( | [Add us as safe sender]( | [Forward this email]( May 2024 [Email]( [Email]( [Email]( [Email]( May's premium content Last month's news highlights The busy start to the year continued in April with demand growing at double-digit percentage levels. One continent that has particularly benefited from the buoyant market conditions is Africa. In this ACN Monthly Exclusive, African carriers explain how they have been targeting growth in the Middle East and Asia. Elsewhere, Ascent Global Logistics explains its revised strategy, dnata outlines its innovation plans, the AfA highlights new export guidance and Ian Putzger looks at aviation's main challenges. ✈ [Hong Kong maintains cargo top spot]( [✈ Maersk's new head of airfreight forwarding]( [✈ Air cargo demand rises 11% in March]( ✈ [CMA CGM orders more A350Fs]( [✈ Maersk Air Cargo applies for UK license]( [✈ Chinese airlines to grow on the transpacific]( Special Report: Africa update African air cargo returns to growth as airlines look to the east The African airfreight market has had a difficult couple of years, but there are now signs of improvement and the sector is positive... [Read More ✈]( Interview: Paul Martins, Ascent Global Logistics Cooling market puts Ascent's expansion into lower gear Mexico has been a hotspot of development for Ascent Global Logistics recently, but weaker market demand has seen the company become more... [Read More ✈]( The Putzger Perspective Cargo demand flies but can aviation keep up? The aviation industry is struggling with a massive disconnect. Demand is robust. While air travel continues to surge, air cargo traffic has shown unexpected strength, with double-digit year-on-year increases... [Read More ✈]( Focus: dnata Taking aim at innovation to meet the future needs of air cargo Ground handler dnata is preparing for the future of aviation with the introduction of new digital and autonomous innovations... [Read more ✈]( Forwarder focus: Airforwarders Association US forwarders take note: guidance clarifies export compliance responsibilities The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a document outlining best practices and responsibilities for freight forwarders engaged in international trade... [Read More ✈]( Data hub Air cargo demand growth slows in April while attention turns to Q4 April was the fourth month in a row that global air cargo demand increased by over 11% but the market has begun to slow down after a busy start to the year, according to analysis by Xeneta... [Read More ✈]( Hong Kong air cargo rates on key trades now ahead of last year Rates on services from Hong Kong to Europe and North America are now ahead of last year’s levels as demand continues to surge... [Read More ✈]( [CONTACT US]( Air Cargo News, 1st Floor Chancery House, St Nicholas Way Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1JB, United Kingdom Copyright © 2024 DVV Media International Ltd All rights reserved. By viewing this site you agree to our [Terms and Conditions]( and [Privacy Policy](. Website by DVV Media International Ltd. [Unsubscribe here](