News / CMA CGM Air Cargo fleet almost doubles with Air Belgium buy

46930-cma-cgm-air-cargo-x-cargo.one-press-banner

By Alex Lennane

30/04/2025

CMA CGM Air Cargo has expanded via the acquisition of Air Belgium’s cargo operations.

The deal brings its fleet to nine aircraft, with a further nine on order. And CMA has pledged to retain the Belgian brand, along with 124 jobs out of 400 or so, including 74 pilots.

CMA said: “The expertise of these teams is a key asset in developing a high-performing service that meets market expectations”. It added that the aircraft would continue to operate out of Belgium.

China’s ...

Comment on this article

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Topics

Air Belgium CMA CGM Air Cargo M&A

Most read news

Maersk Air Cargo sees volumes fall as it aims for 'margin in favour of revenue'

Keep our news independent, by supporting The Loadstar

Container spot rates diverge: to Europe still falling, but firmer to the US

Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded

Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal

Volume surge and an early peak season? 'Don't celebrate too soon,' warning

China-US trade tariff pause could drive a rebound for transpacific rates

Airfreight players eye new routes as demand on the transpacific nosedives

Service chaos from trade ban with India a problem for Pakistan shippers

Airfreight rates ex-China 'loss-making', but hopes of a trade deal stay high

Indian coastal freight attracts major carriers, but regional tension disrupts

Serious threat to jobs in US logistics as tariffs cause economic 'stagflation'

Carriers impose 'emergency operation' surcharges on Pakistan cargo

White House u-turns see freighters flying but keep logistics players on their toes

APMM floats along on 'solid' Q1 profitability in Ocean, well prepared for choppy water

15% rebate for box ships as Suez Canal Authority woos carriers