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France, 27th May 2026: ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo (GAC) France is working closely with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), to promote and strengthen NCA’s position in the French market. As the two airlines join their networks together, GAC France acts as a single point of sale out of France, ensuring optimum load factors and digitally enhanced commercial processes. “GAC France is at the forefront of this historic cargo integration and will actively contribute towards optimising NCA’s capacity and network usage. Its objectives for the next 6–12 months are clear: strengthen NCA’s market position and share by increasing its visibility; and expanding and consolidating key accounts, focusing both on existing partners and targeting potential customers,” says Jean Ceccaldi, Chief Executive Officer of ECS Group. “What makes the partnership particularly interesting, is the group’s combination of freighters and passenger flights serving France. This integration of services means a broader offer for customers in terms of products, capacity, and destinations – and all from a single team interface.” “We are proud to support NCA in strengthening its presence in France. By combining GAC France’s local market expertise with NCA’s strong network and product offering, we can create new opportunities for our customers while delivering greater visibility, efficiency and added value across key verticals,” adds Franck Tordjman, Managing Director of Globe Air Cargo France. GAC France already has an established, centralised ANA Cargo team that proactively coordinates all operations and customer follow-ups. It places a dedicated focus on key accounts and specific verticals (such as aerospace, pharma, automotive, and high-tech). Through the integration of NCA’s customer segments, those verticals will also include oversize cargo, CAO and other high-value or specialised commodities. NCA’s Boeing 747-8F fleet operates 5 weekly flights from Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, via Amsterdam or Frankfurt to Japan (NRT/HND/OKA/KIX/NGO/FUK). Daily flights are available to Hong Kong (HKG) and Shanghai (PVG). Bangkok (BKK) is served three times per week, and flights to Singapore (SIN) and Taipei (TPE) are operated twice per week. “The larger the network and greater the product scope, the more important it is to ensure maximum process efficiency,” Jean Ceccaldi. “And that can only be achieved through digitalisation which is standard throughout ECS Group. From real-time capacity access though the booking platform, to immediate quote-to-booking functions, to optimum capacity usage thanks to SkyPallet, NCA will benefit from GAC France’s experience in combining innovation with in-depth market knowledge.”

Gurugram, May 26, 2026: Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), India’s leading integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Financial Highlights for Q4/FY2026: – Revenue: TCI reported a consolidated revenue of Rs.1336 Cr, marking a growth of 11.6% compared to ₹ 1197 Cr in the same period last year. – EBITDA: The Company’s Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) stood at Rs.174 Cr, a 7.4 % increase from Rs. 162 Cr in Q4/FY2025. – Profit after Tax (PAT): PAT rose by 8.7% to Rs. 125 Cr, compared to Rs. 115 Cr in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.                                                                                                                          Consolidated                                                                                                                             Standalone                                                                                                                             Management Commentary Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director, Transport Corporation of India Ltd. commented, “Q4 FY2026 reflected TCI’s steady execution and disciplined operations in a dynamic business environment. Our diversified portfolio, integrated multimodal capabilities and customer-led approach continued to strengthen our market position. TCI saw healthy traction across warehousing, multimodal movement and sector-specific logistics solutions, with our 3PL, cold chain and warehousing offerings serving customers across FMCG, consumer durables, renewables, e-commerce and quick commerce. Momentum across rail, road and coastal shipping, supported by continued investments in warehouses, hubs, trucks and rail car carriers, is strengthening our long-term capabilities, alongside our exploration of EV trucks to advance greener logistics. Looking ahead, we remain focused on leveraging our investments in technology, multimodal infrastructure, green logistics and strategic partnerships to create enduring value for our customers, communities and shareholders.

22nd May 2026: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has comprehensively certified Lufthansa Cargo according to the CEIV Pharma standard. CEIV stands for “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” and confirms the highest quality standards for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s corporate approach, under which a carrier’s quality management and processes are assessed holistically across a dedicated portion of the network. The corporate certificate was presented during this year’s World Cargo Symposium in Lima by Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, to Oliver von Götz, Vice President Global Fulfillment Management at Lufthansa Cargo. “Lufthansa Cargo’s renewed certification demonstrates in an impressive way how holistic quality assurance can be implemented in the global air cargo industry,” says Sullivan. “The company proves that standardized processes, centralized governance and local execution go hand in hand across the entire network, setting new benchmarks for the safe transportation of pharmaceutical products.” “The certification highlights the pharmaceutical expertise we have continuously built up in one of our strategic focus industries,” says von Götz. “Through close collaboration with our customers and the consistent further development of processes, training and infrastructure, we work every day to ensure a reliable and consistent level of quality throughout the entire transportation chain.” Corporate Approach strengthens global quality management The corporate approach was specifically developed for globally operating aviation stakeholders and evaluates quality management centrally and across the network rather than limiting assessments to individual stations. Quality requirements such as processes, training and infrastructure are centrally defined, monitored and implemented locally. In addition to the central pharma hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Chicago, the certification also includes selected own stations such as Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Mexico City and New York. Numerous independently certified stations operated by ground handling agents (GHAs) complement the network, giving Lufthansa Cargo access to one of the world’s largest pharma networks. The audits took place between November 2025 and March 2026. Strong foundation for global pharma logistics Lufthansa Cargo is now looking back on ten consecutive years of CEIV Pharma-certified expertise. Since the initial certification in 2016, quality standards have been continuously enhanced and the global pharma network has been systematically expanded. Today, Lufthansa Cargo operates a network of more than 350 stations worldwide, including around 230 stations offering “Passive Temp Support” and around 120 stations providing “Active Temp Control.” Standardized processes, specially trained employees and continuous quality monitoring along the transportation chain form the foundation for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive and time-critical pharmaceutical shipments. The current CEIV Pharma certification is valid through April 2029.

New Delhi, 06 March 2026: TAP Air Portugal has appointed Aeroprime Group as its Exclusive Cargo General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) Pan-India, marking a significant step in strengthening the airline’s cargo footprint across the Indian market, effective March 2026. The appointment reflects TAP Air Portugal’s strategic focus on expanding cargo capacity utilisation and deepening engagement with India’s fast-growing trade and logistics ecosystem. Under this mandate, Aeroprime Group will manage TAP’s cargo sales, marketing, customer engagement, and operational coordination across India, leveraging its strong regional presence, technology-driven processes, and established relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners. TAP Air Portugal, the national airline of Portugal, connects with key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. India is a rapidly growing cargo market and TAP Air Portugal look forward to play an important role in strengthening global trade corridors. Strategically positioned as a gateway between Europe and the Americas, Portugal continues to gain importance in global air cargo flows. With rising demand from India to Europe and the Americas, including several key destinations exclusively served by TAP Air Portugal, this partnership aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate seamless trade movements across the airline’s extensive international network. Commenting on the appointment, Bruno Aires, Global Cargo Senior Director, TAP Air Portugal said, “India represents a high-potential market for our cargo business. Partnering with Aeroprime Group as our Exclusive Cargo GSSA Pan-India strengthens our local presence and enables us to better serve the evolving needs of the Indian cargo community while expanding our reach across key global markets.” “We are delighted to be appointed as the Exclusive Cargo GSSA for TAP Air Portugal in India,” said Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO, Aeroprime Group. “This partnership allows us to bring a focused, data-driven approach to cargo market development. With our strong pan-India cargo sales network and commitment to service excellence, we look forward to strengthening TAP Air Portugal’s cargo presence and unlocking new opportunities for trade between India and its global destinations.”

Mumbai,26th February, 2026: Emirates SkyCargo eyes further growth in India, with the deployment of two additional weekly freighters, one to Mumbai and one to Ahmedabad. The cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline continues to strengthen trade lanes and connect businesses in India with their partners, suppliers and customers all over the world, with an average uplift of 3,000 tonnes weekly. Emirates currently serves India with three weekly freighters – one to Mumbai and two to Ahmedabad – as well as bellyhold capacity in 167 passenger services to nine gateways. The new freighter service to Mumbai will launch on 4 March 2026, and connect Dubai, Singapore and India, while the Ahmedabad service will be a direct and dedicated freighter, and also launch in March. The airline expects to carry key commodities such as pharmaceuticals, fresh fruits, vegetables and other perishables as well as personal electronic devices on both freighters. In addition to the freighters to India, Emirates SkyCargo will also deploy a dedicated weekly freighter to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from April 2026. This further expands the airline’s freighter network, reaffirming the burgeoning demand and Emirates SkyCargo’s longstanding commitment to the region. “Our new freighter frequencies to India reflects both the strength of India’s trade corridors, and our long-term commitment to supporting them,” said Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo. “India is a powerhouse of manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, perishables and eCommerce and the demand for reliable and stable capacity continues to grow. These additional freighters bolster our existing operations, by offering more connectivity and capacity to ensure we continue to serve our customers in India and across the globe.” As the third anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) nears, bilateral trade is booming, with India’s exports to the UAE growing faster than its overall export growth.

Navi Mumbai, 19 February 2026: FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) broke ground on FedEx’s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India’s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India. The Rs.2,500 crore long-term investment by FedEx will support the proposed 300,000 sq. ft. facility, designed as a regional consolidation and redistribution hub and developed in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL). The hub leverages NMIA’s multimodal infrastructure to strengthen Western India’s international trade corridor. Once operational, the hub is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities across logistics, warehousing, transportation and allied services. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis,Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO, FedEx,Richard Smith, CEO, Airline and COO, International, FedEx, Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA)and Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL. Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, said: “This development reflects NMIA’s long-term vision of building integrated infrastructure that strengthens India’s trade competitiveness. With its proximity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port, industrial corridors and multimodal transport networks, NMIA is uniquely positioned to support high-growth export sectors and enhance Maharashtra’s role as a global logistics gateway.” Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx MEISA, said: “India’s competitiveness in global trade will increasingly depend on the reliability and speed of its logistics infrastructure. Establishing this hub at NMIA allows us to integrate global network strength with India’s fastest-growing trade corridor, providing greater certainty, speed and efficiency to customers.” The development will support trade flows across Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe and the United States, embedding global network connectivity directly within India’s primary trade corridor. Equipped with advanced automated sorting systems, dimensional scanning, high-speed screening technology and dedicated aircraft parking bays, it will enable simultaneous processing of inbound and outbound shipments and enhance routing flexibility and transit time predictability, particularly for high-value and time-sensitive sectors such as electronics, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals and perishables. The improved reliability is also expected to strengthen export-import capabilities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while contributing to lower logistics costs and faster turnaround times. NMIA’s cargo infrastructure is planned to commence with an initial handling capacity of approximately 0.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) annually, scaling in phases to around 3.25 MMT in its final development stage. This calibrated capacity expansion supports the airport’s long-term strategy of positioning the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as one of India’s most advanced air freight and logistics gateways. Building on nearly three decades of operations in India, the hub expands FedEx’s dedicated presence while supporting NMIA’s role as an integrated aviation and multimodal trade platform in global supply chains.

By Rajkiran Kanagala, President & Chief Business Officer, Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI) One evening, while returning home from the office, I noticed a young boy, barely in his early twenties, walking along the roadside, eyes fixed on his mobile phone, completely absorbed in the phone. It was just a few seconds of distraction. The kind we all underestimate. At the same moment, an SUV came rushing down the road, over-speeding, honking relentlessly, zig-zagging through peak-hour traffic the boy just didn’t notice the car, whilst crossing immersed in his phone. The accident was unavoidable! Within moments, the road turned chaotic. The boy lay injured, motionless in shock. The driver, badly hurt, struggled to step out of the vehicle. Lives were not lost that day, but lives were permanently altered. That night, sleep did not come easily. One question kept returning to me: Whose mistake was it? The boy who chose his screen over his surroundings? Or the driver who chose speed over safety, believing a few saved minutes mattered more? Did the driver reach home on time? Did the boy get the entertainment he was seeking? No! A BIG NO! Instead, both were left with injuries, trauma, and consequences that would follow them for years. In India, we often justify risky behaviour with blind faith: “भगवानसाथहै।सबचलताहै। But faith cannot replace responsibility. On the road, belief without discipline is not devotion—it is negligence. “सड़कमाफ़नहींकरती, गलतीकीसज़ादेतीहै।” This incident is not an exception. It is a mirror of our everyday behaviour. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, 2023 recorded nearly 4.8 lakh road accidents, with a staggering number resulting in serious injuries and lifelong disabilities. Nearly 70% were caused by over-speeding, and most occurred on straight roads, not sharp curves or poorly designed junctions. The truth is uncomfortable but clear: India’s biggest road hazard is not infrastructure. It is behaviour. Every accident leaves a ripple effect. Families are pushed into emotional and financial distress. Careers are disrupted. Children watch their parents suffer. Lives continue but never in the same way again. And yet, we continue to treat road safety casually, as if it is someone else’s responsibility. If real change has to happen, it must begin early in life. Children are the strongest influencers within families and communities. What they learn, they question. What they practice, they remind others of. When road safety, discipline, and responsibility are taught at a young age, they don’t remain rules—they become habits. A child who insists on wearing a helmet influences the parent. A child who understands traffic signals corrects the family. A child who learns safety early grows into a responsible citizen. Behavioural change is most effective when it is built young. At TCI, this belief led us to initiate “TCI Safe Safar”—a step toward shaping safer behaviour on Indian roads. Through NukkadNataks and direct engagement, we take road safety messages to the transport community, because awareness leads to reflection and reflection leads to change. Over time, the initiative has grown in scale and impact: • 1.27 million+ people reached across the country • 1.33 lakh+ safety pledges taken, turning intent into commitment • 1.14 lakh+ kilometres travelled to take the message beyond boardrooms • 47,000 drivers educated, reinforcing discipline behind the wheel • 1,100+ corporate engagements, embedding safety into organisational culture But one organization, one campaign, or one policy is not enough. The real change begins with each one of us and with what we teach the next generation. “आपसुरक्षितरहेंगे, तभीदूसरासुरक्षितरहेगा।” Slow down. Look up. Follow rules—not out of fear, but out of respect for life and for those who share the road with us. Because on the road few seconds of responsibility or irresponsibility is what which will make or break one’s life. (Views Published in this article are of the author.)

Singapore, 7th February 2026: Airbus has confirmed that the A350F, the freighter programme is progressing, marking major industrial milestones with the first development aircraft currently in final assembly, and the programme securing a 54% market share in the new-generation large freighter segment. Industrially, the programme is now fully underway. Sections for the second development aircraft, MSN 701, are arriving in the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France, and first aircraft MSN 700 is continuing the assembly process that started in Q3 2025. “The A350F programme is progressing according to our development plan, and the entry of the first aircraft into the FAL was a major achievement for the teams involved,” said Crawford Hamilton, Head of Freighter Marketing at Airbus. “It reinforces our confidence in the aircraft, the programme’s execution and our long-term freighter strategy.” Airbus remains on track for first flight later in 2026, with entry into service planned in 2027. A two-aircraft flight test campaign will be conducted using MSN 700 and MSN 701. The two development aircraft will be involved in a light flight test campaign of around 600 hours in total, covering various areas such as the cargo loading system, main deck cargo door, environmental control system and smoke detection. The A350F certification basis has been established with EASA, and multiple full-scale development and certification test benches are already in operation. These benches are designed to de-risk the flight test programme and ensure a high level of maturity at entry into service. A key feature of the A350F is its main-deck cargo door – the largest of any commercial aircraft, with a clear opening width of 4.3 metres (169 inches). It is the industry’s first composite main-deck cargo door, delivering weight savings, and features an electrically powered opening system aligned with the A350’s architecture. Its rear-fuselage position helps maintain a safe centre of gravity during loading. Asia-Pacific remains a key growth market for the A350F. Recent commitments include Korean Air’s conversion of seven A350-1000 orders to A350F freighters, Air China Cargo’s order for six aircraft, and STARLUX Airlines’ order for five additional A350Fs. These add to earlier orders from Cathay Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo. Asia-Pacific air cargo traffic grew by 9% in 2025, outpacing global growth rates, driven by expanding industrial economies across the region. Over the next 20 years, Airbus forecasts demand for 2,605 new freighters worldwide, with Asia-Pacific accounting for around one-third of deliveries. “The data is clear: the future of air cargo is centred in Asia-Pacific,” said Crawford Hamilton, Head of Freighter Marketing at Airbus. “Strong regional order momentum and market share underline customer confidence in the A350F. With its record-breaking cargo door, superior fuel efficiency and solid customer backing, it is the right aircraft at the right time for this market.” With its strong market position, advancing industrial maturity and first flight planned for 2026, the A350F is positioned as a core element of Airbus’ long-term freighter strategy and a key platform for the next generation of global air cargo operations.