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GEODIS has partnered with Rotate to strengthen its air cargo market visibility and improve data-driven decision-making across its global air freight operations. The collaboration will see GEODIS integrate Rotate’s Live Capacity and Air Demand solutions into its air freight network, giving the company deeper insight into global cargo capacity trends, demand shifts, and emerging trade opportunities.
The move reflects a wider industry push towards predictive analytics and enhanced visibility as supply chains face continued volatility from geopolitical developments, changing trade flows, and fluctuating cargo demand.
Rotate’s Live Capacity platform delivers hourly visibility into worldwide air cargo supply using real-time aircraft positioning data. The platform tracks all carriers, airports, and active flights globally, including freighter aircraft, charter operations, and passenger bellyhold capacity. Historical datasets dating back to 2018 will also allow GEODIS to analyse long-term structural changes in the air cargo market and better anticipate future trends.
Complementing this capability is Rotate’s Air Demand solution, which combines trade data, cargo flow intelligence, and external market sources to provide demand visibility across major global trade lanes. The platform offers insights into more than 5,000 commodities, including fast-growing sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and cross-border e-commerce. Monthly updates and historical demand data dating back to 2010 are expected to support GEODIS in identifying shifting customer demand patterns and new commercial opportunities.
Ryan Keyrouse, Cofounder and Chief Executive of Rotate, said the partnership highlights the growing importance of turning complex market data into actionable intelligence for logistics providers operating in increasingly dynamic air cargo markets.
Casper Hedemann, Senior Vice President of Global Air Freight at GEODIS, noted that access to timely and accurate market intelligence has become critical as the air cargo industry continues to evolve rapidly. He added that the collaboration with Rotate would support the company’s efforts to advance a more data-driven approach across its operations.
The agreement underscores the logistics sector’s accelerating adoption of digital tools, real-time analytics, and predictive technologies aimed at improving operational agility, market responsiveness, and supply chain resilience in an increasingly uncertain global trade environment.
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Dubai-based airline flydubai is expanding its cargo business with the launch of dedicated freighter operations, adding three Boeing 737-800 freighters under a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir. The new operation is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026 from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), marking the first phase of the carrier’s dedicated cargo fleet expansion. The three freighters will provide an additional 23,000 kg of payload capacity per flight, complementing cargo carried in the belly holds of flydubai’s existing fleet of 98 Boeing 737 passenger aircraft. The dedicated main-deck capacity is being introduced ahead of the fourth-quarter peak season, while the airline plans to assess passenger-to-freighter conversions from 2029 onwards. Further cargo capacity is also expected as flydubai takes delivery of its planned 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Dubai has established itself as one of the world's most connected hubs for E-commerce, trade and logistics, and its ambitions under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 continue to create new opportunities for businesses to reach global markets. The launch of dedicated freighter operations marks an important step in flydubai’s evolution and reflects our commitment to supporting Dubai's vision through enhanced trade connectivity and logistics capabilities. By building on the strength of our network and expanding our cargo offering and list of codeshare and interline partners, we are creating new pathways for businesses to move goods more efficiently, access new markets and contribute to economic growth across the region and beyond.” Based at DWC, flydubai Cargo will benefit from dedicated airside infrastructure and multimodal connectivity through Dubai South. The freighter operation will support scheduled freight services and point-to-point charter operations across a network of more than 125 destinations spanning Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe, the GCC, the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia. The dedicated aircraft will also enable specialised handling for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods, express shipments and aerospace components. Initial flights are expected to focus on high-demand regional sectors, with frequencies increasing as capacity develops. The expansion is intended to position flydubai Cargo as a broader logistics provider offering both scheduled freight and ad-hoc charter solutions. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
DSV is expanding its Air ThermoDirect temperature-controlled air freight network with a new direct connection between Luxembourg Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), strengthening its capabilities for pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics. The logistics provider also plans to introduce an additional direct route between Indianapolis International Airport and Shanghai, further extending its Europe-US-Asia cold chain network. The new Luxembourg-Shanghai service will operate with multiple departures using dedicated freighter aircraft. According to DSV, dedicated capacity gives the company greater control over scheduling, routing and cargo handling, helping improve reliability for temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments. The expansion comes amid growing demand for secure, predictable and efficient pharmaceutical logistics worldwide. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a key gateway for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo and provides an important link between global manufacturers and healthcare markets across Asia. By expanding its operations at PVG, DSV aims to support both inbound and outbound pharmaceutical flows while maintaining consistent temperature-controlled handling throughout the transportation process. “DSV is helping customers improve supply chain efficiency, reduce operating costs, and ensure the integrity of critical healthcare products across one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Through our sustainable reusable thermal packaging program, we are reducing packaging waste and improving the environmental performance of cold chain logistics. This investment represents another important step in building a more resilient, efficient, healthcare supply chain across Asia,” says Kenneth Kallström, EVP, Global Enterprise Vertical Head, Healthcare, DSV. The Shanghai operation is supported by DSV’s partnership with Eastern Air Logistics (EAL), whose specialised ground-handling facilities will support Air ThermoDirect activities in Shanghai. China Eastern Logistics Cold Chain Ltd. will also provide dedicated cold-chain expertise and infrastructure as a ground-handling partner. A key element of the service is DSV’s use of modular thermal packaging solutions. The approach reduces reliance on active containers and conventional passive packaging, providing a more flexible, scalable and cost-efficient model for temperature-controlled air freight while maintaining pharmaceutical handling requirements. The latest expansion follows DSV’s launch earlier this year of “Indy Wings”, a direct air freight connection between Indianapolis and Luxembourg. With the addition of Shanghai connections, Air ThermoDirect is positioned to provide stronger connectivity between major pharmaceutical production, distribution and consumption markets across Europe, North America and Asia. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) held its Annual General Meeting at Aurika Hotel, Andheri East, Mumbai, followed by a meeting of its Managing Committee, bringing key issues shaping India’s air cargo and freight forwarding industry into focus. The AGM reviewed ACAAI’s activities and initiatives over the past year, with members deliberating on trade facilitation, regulatory developments, operational challenges, infrastructure requirements and the evolving needs of the air cargo sector. Discussions also centred on the Association’s priorities for the coming year and its continued engagement with government authorities, Customs, airlines, airport operators, custodians and other industry stakeholders. The subsequent Managing Committee meeting saw the constitution of the office-bearers for the ensuing term, with the existing leadership team continuing in office. Rajen Bhatia was elected as Honorary Secretary of ACAAI, joining President Samir J. Shah, Vice President Vikram Kumar and Honorary Treasurer Dinesh Krishnan in the Association’s leadership team. The continuity in leadership underscores ACAAI’s focus on stability and sustained industry engagement as the air cargo ecosystem navigates evolving regulatory, operational and infrastructure requirements. Representing India’s air cargo agents and freight forwarding community since 1970, ACAAI remains focused on trade facilitation, policy advocacy, professional development and addressing operational challenges affecting the sector. Looking ahead, the Association has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Regional Councils and the wider membership, while working collectively with stakeholders to enhance the efficiency, competitiveness and ease of doing business across India’s air cargo and logistics ecosystem.
