MSC Air Cargo has ordered five Boeing 777-8 aircraft, its first order for the new all-cargo aircraft, in addition to its fleet of 777-200F aircraft. The announcement came at the Farnborough International Airshow, as the Italian operation moves towards seven aircraft by the end of 2026.

According to the latest Weekly Air Cargo Trends report by WorldAcd Market Data, global air cargo volumes fell by 4% in the week of 6-12 July 2026, weighed down by Typhoon Bavi and weaker Asia-Pacific traffic, while average rates posted their third consecutive weekly decline, with China-Europe lanes among the hardest hit.

Xeneta has revised its 2026 outlook: long-term air freight rates, previously expected to fall by 5-10%, are now forecast to rise by 5-15%, as the conflict in the Middle East affects global air capacity, while demand grows more strongly than expected and supply slows.

Lufthansa Cargo, together with WiseTech Global and Ibs Software, has completed the first exchange of air freight data using the new IATA One Record format, paving the way for more transparent and integrated supply chain management.

The Aeroporto di Genova board of directors has held its first meeting, granting powers to general manager Francesco D’Amico and receiving traffic figures for the first half of the year, with passenger numbers up 10.4% compared with 2025. Cargo remains volatile as the airport awaits a relaunch.