The international air cargo forwarding ranking for Japan in November 2025 has been disclosed. Nippon Express (NX) remained in first place with 17,138 tons, down 3.2% compared to the same month last year. Kintetsu World Express (KWE) followed in second with 11,393 tons, showing a slight increase of 0.7%. Yusen Logistics ranked third with 9,197 tons, down 26.6%. Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR) placed fourth with 3,643 tons, marginally down 0.2%, while Hankyu Hanshin Express came fifth with 3,046...

The air cargo industry is set for steady growth despite global trade challenges, according to IATA. The trade body forecasts cargo volumes will reach 71.6m tonnes in 2026, a 2.4% year-on-year rise driven by e-commerce and time-sensitive shipments. Revenues are expected to reach $158bn, up from $155bn this year, though yields may dip 0.5% amid slower global trade. IATA director general Willie Walsh highlighted the sector’s resilience, noting that air cargo has supported shifting trade flows,...

Capital A, the parent company of Malaysian low-cost airline group AirAsia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore making Bahrain AirAsia’s Middle East hub. The partnership aims to strengthen aviation and economic ties between Bahrain and ASEAN, enhancing connectivity, cargo, and maintenance capabilities. CEO Tony Fernandes called the move “a game-changer” that will bridge Asia and the Middle East through 25 daily...