Hambantota International Port records 175% cargo growth in 2025 Total cargo rose to 8.24 million tonnes in 2025, driven by sharp growth in container and RORO volumes.

Hambantota International Port recorded a remarkable 175 % year-on-year growth in total cargo volumes in 2025, handling 8.24 million metric tonnes, up from 3.0 million metric tonnes in 2024.

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East Midlands Airport sees major surge in cargo growth Between May and October this year, cargo volumes at East Midlands Airport reached nearly 240,000 tonnes.

East Midlands Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since launching its cargo development plans in May, with the latest figures showing an 11.4% increase over last year.

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Turkish Cargo to expand freighter fleet with four Boeing 777Fs The new aircraft will enhance operational capability through extended range, higher payload capacity, and improved fuel efficiency.

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its freighter fleet by adding its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter and plans to induct three more by mid-2026.

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Turkish Cargo to expand freighter fleet with four Boeing 777Fs The new aircraft will enhance operational capability through extended range, higher payload capacity, and improved fuel efficiency.

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its freighter fleet by adding its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter and plans to induct three more by mid-2026.

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Turkish Cargo to expand freighter fleet with four Boeing 777Fs The new aircraft will enhance operational capability through extended range, higher payload capacity, and improved fuel efficiency.

#TurkishCargo, the air cargo brand of #TurkishAirlines, has expanded its freighter fleet by adding its ninth #Boeing777Freighter and plans to induct three more by mid-2026.

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Liege Airport reports 23% YoY cargo growth in Q3 2025 Cargo flights during the quarter also rose by 9%, reflecting sustained demand.

Liege Airport handled 334,956 tonnes of freight between July and September 2025, marking a 23% increase compared to the same period last year.

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Namport records growth in cargo throughput Niël Terblanché The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded a 4.8% increase in cargo throughput for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.  A total of 8.42 million tonnes moved through the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, up from 8.03 million tonnes the previous year. Elias Mwenyo, Namport’s commercial executive, said in a statement on Tuesday that the growth reflects strong performance across various cargo segments. “The growth demonstrates the sustained strength of Namport’s operations across bulk, break-bulk, containerised, and liquid cargo segments and is attributed to continued cargo diversification, targeted infrastructure enhancements, and strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders,” he said. Mwenyo said the mining sector remains a key contributor, with increased exports of copper concentrate, zinc concentrate, and uranium oxide concentrate through both ports.  Imports rose by 7.1%, driven by higher volumes of fertiliser, sulphur, ammonium nitrate, and petroleum, along with wheat and machinery. “This growth was primarily driven by a 12.8% surge in bulk and break-bulk cargo, where landed volumes led to the increase,” he said. Although exports through the Port of Walvis Bay declined by 5.7%, there were gains in salt bulk, copper and lead concentrates, charcoal, wooden products, marble, and granite.  Walvis Bay also exported nickel and zinc concentrates for the first time, positioning Namibia as an emerging supplier of critical minerals. The Port of Lüderitz recorded a 21.7% rise in cargo volumes, from 1.21 million tonnes to 1.47 million tonnes. Growth came from more imports, especially empty containers, petroleum products, wet fish, and machinery.  Exports fell by 5.4% but were supported by steady volumes of zinc ore, frozen fish, and ice for the fishing industry. The two ports handled 253,996 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the highest container throughput in more than ten years. This marks a 33% year-on-year increase, equivalent to 82,845 TEUs. Mwenyo said the rise reflects Namport’s ability to attract high-value cargo and its ongoing investments in port infrastructure. Strong collaboration with cargo carriers and owners also played a role. “Despite a 13% year-on-year decline in the total number of vessel calls, this was offset by an increase in vessel gross tonnage, reflecting a shift toward larger, higher-capacity vessels, particularly at the Port of Walvis Bay,” he said. Namport’s Syncrolift repair facilities had mixed results. Repair jetty occupancy dropped from 96% to 75%, while repair bay occupancy stayed steady at 47%. Cruise tourism rebounded with more international vessel calls, including the MSC Musica, boosting the ports’ role in Namibia’s tourism economy. “Namport attributes this positive performance to the collaborative efforts of its stakeholders, including the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, shipping lines, government agencies, cargo owners, and port users. The dedication of Namport’s workforce and customer trust remain central to achieving its mandate,” Mwenyo said. He added that Namport remains committed to becoming Africa’s best-performing port and to driving regional trade and economic integration.

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Vienna Airport reports 22% cargo growth in 2024, driven by pharma With a total of 4,238 tonnes, the airport achieved an all-time high in pharma handling (up 15%).

Vienna Airport ended 2024 with record figures for air cargo volumes: a total of 297,945 tonnes were handled, an increase of 22 percent compared to the previous year and +five percent compared to the pre-crisis year 2019.

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Fraport reports 6.2 percent increase in cargo volumes in 2024 Frankfurt Airport has also reported a 3.7 percent increase in passenger numbers in 2024.

Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, has reported a 6.2 percent increase in cargo volumes in 2024. The airport handled a total of 2.1 million metric tonnes of cargo, comprising airfreight and airmail.

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Cathay Fresh, Priority demand sees cargo carried up 11% in Sept In nine months of 2024, tonnage increased 10% to 1.1 million tonnes against 3.4% increase in revenue tonne kilometres.

In nine months of 2024, tonnage increased 10% to 1.1 million tonnes against 3.4% increase in revenue tonne kilometres.

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