The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in March 2026, global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025, with international operations down 5.5%.
dnata, a leading air and travel services provider based in Dubai, has announced plans to establish a dedicated cargo terminal facility at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). Once operational, the 5,000 sq m facility will handle up to 60,000 tonnes of cargo per annum.
Middle Eastern airlines led global air cargo growth in January, helping lift worldwide demand 5.6% year-on-year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its report, as the sector opened 2026 on a firm footing despite geopolitical and trade headwinds.
The Middle East faces a “pressing need for the import of food” as conflict in the Gulf disrupts shipping routes, the chair of A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Wednesday.
The Transport General Authority (TGA) has issued a licence to Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to operate container trains at additional stations across the kingdom's railway network, thus aiming to expand logistics connectivity between the country's ports and cargo terminals.
AirCairo, Egypt’s hybrid national airline carrier, announced the appointment of Aeroprime Group as its Exclusive Cargo General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for India and the UAE.
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has recorded its strongest annual performance on record in 2025, supported by increased passenger traffic which surged 4.2% year on year to hit 9.74 million, while its cargo volumes soared to 405,217 tonnes, up 3.2% over the previous year.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has signed a 5-year agreement with World Cargo Solutions DMCC (WCS) to provide Total Cargo Management Services for its entire cargo network.
Mott MacDonald has been appointed as the Airports Masterplan Framework consultant to advise on airport development work across Saudi Arabia. In this role, Mott MacDonald will conduct comprehensive reviews to existing masterplans for 25 Saudi airports.
AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, transport, industry, and logistics solutions, has reported record total net profit in Q3 2025 of AED596 million ($162.29 million), a robust 34% YoY growth - the highest since its 2022 public listing.
