Topic
cargo flights
Logistics Cathay Pacific Halts Restart of Middle East Cargo Flights as US-Iran War Reignites
Cathay Pacific has postponed the resumption of passenger and freighter flights to Dubai and Riyadh, joining Cargolux in suspending service to multiple Middle East hubs after renewed US-Iran hostilities. The moves reduce available airfreight capacity and force longer, costlier routing, with global air capacity expected to tighten as airlines avoid the conflict zone.
Logistics Large Logistics Firms Launch Dedicated Cargo Flights to Chicago Area
Three major logistics firms — Ceva Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, and DSV — have recently introduced dedicated cargo charter services from Asia and Europe to Chicago-area airports. The new flights expand capacity on key trade lanes, offering greater control, scheduling flexibility, and faster transit for time-sensitive goods. Ceva added a Hanoi–Chicago service and renewed its Wuxi–Chicago route; Kuehne+Nagel added a Frankfurt connection; DSV launched Luxembourg–Chicago and is evaluating a Seoul service.
Logistics Atlas Air, ABX Air Seek US Approval for Venezuela Cargo Flights After Seven-Year Hiatus
Atlas Air and ABX Air have requested temporary authority from the US Department of Transportation to operate cargo flights to Venezuela, potentially restarting commercial air freight service after seven years. The carriers plan to use Boeing 767 freighters on routes from US hubs to Caracas, with Atlas Air also including onward connections to Colombia. The requests come amid a devastating earthquake in Venezuela and follow the reestablishment of diplomatic ties after the capture of President Maduro.