China’s One Belt, One Road initiative will see the ancient Silk Road trade routes come to life… we delve into the role of air cargo in this vital route
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World Elephant Day: What we do to protect endangered species
Discover how IAG Cargo supports endangered African elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya
India’s pharma exports take flight with IAG Cargo
In July, we shipped 10 tonnes of tetanus vaccines from India to Nigeria, and nearly two tonnes of antiemetic medication to the US
Salad shortage? How this summer’s heatwave has boosted lettuce demand
With the scorching weather set to continue, IAG Cargo was called in to ship 30,000 lettuce heads as demand rockets
Why Nashville should be next on your list
With the recent launch of British Airways’ new five-weekly route, there’s more reason than ever to use your FWD.Rewards points towards a dream trip to the Music City
Moving endangered species: Kiara the cheetah lands safely in London
Six month old cheetah Kiara J flew from Johannesburg to London last month as part of a conservation breeding programme
Football fans unite! This month’s top shipments are for you
With sports fans going wild this summer, discover the IAG Cargo shipments bringing joy around the world this month
What’s in the box? Our top beauty shipments
Mint oil, botox and weight loss pills were some of our largest shipments last month
How to ensure an urgent shipment flies
Discover how a time-sensitive cargo service can save your bottom line
Aircraft on Ground: How a technical fault can cost millions
Boeing’s Justin Hale reveals why a trusted cargo partner is essential to an airline with an AOG
This is how much New Yorkers love coffee…
Crazy for coffee? Last week, one of our largest shipments featured 4.5 tonnes of coffee makers between Singapore and New York
What’s in the box: Royal Wedding edition
IAG Cargo was tasked with delivering 500kg of Royal Wedding edition celebrity news magazines from London to Nashville
Transporting artefacts from the 7th century into the 21st
Discover how IAG Cargo is transporting ancient artefacts for an upcoming exhibition at the British Museum
How startups keep big business in business
IAG has opened applications to its startup accelerator, Hangar 51, offering growing businesses the chance to trial products at scale and work closely with the company’s senior management
How your fresh produce gets from farm to table
Regional commercial manager for Africa Graham Tufft talks us through trends in perishables shipments from Africa
Celebrating freight and farms on World Agriculture Day
Meet Harish Patel, managing director of Kenya Horticultural Exporters and one of IAG Cargo’s most valued perishables partners
Product Development Manager Carly Morris
Shippers can now include tracking devices in their IAG Cargo shipments free of charge. Product development manager Carly Morris talks us through the benefits of tracking your cargo, and why there’s been an uptake in batches of bobble heads…
This is how much the ‘Ramadan economy’ is worth
The Muslim holiday is a huge event for brands, retailers and cargo carriers alike
A six-step guide to transporting priceless artwork
What’s the best way to transport a multi-million dollar painting?
Why International Museum Day should be in your diary
This global day of cultural celebration reveals the crucial role of air cargo
Operations Delivery Team Leader Andrew Gipps
Operations Delivery team leader Andrew Gipps gives the inside track on how to safely balancing cargo on an aircraft so it’s safe to fly
How to keep staff happy
Whether it’s showing your appreciation through freebies or communicating more transparently, make sure your employees feel the love with these handy tips
Miles and milestones: We’re celebrating our 1,000th freighter flight
Guess how much we’ve moved in four years flying freighters between London and Hong Kong?
Biological E: Working towards a healthier world
Millions of the vaccines we carry are produced by Biological E, the first pharma company to open in south India
Vaccines work: The fight against polio
Thanks to the secure transit of polio vaccines, more than 16 million people are able to walk who might have otherwise been paralysed by the disease
Rotavirus: The silent threat to children
Cases of this infectious stomach bug have dropped since the introduction of vaccines in the 21st century
What vaccines cure which diseases?
From rotavirus to malaria, we explore the vaccines that provide immunity to some of the world’s deadliest viruses
How air cargo helped eradicate small pox
We look at how air lifted vaccines saved the lives of those suffering from smallpox
Beasts from the East: Quvam the lion takes flight
IAG Cargo transported an Asiatic lion between Moscow and Madrid, but not before the Beast from the East threatened his safe journey
Easter trends: Top of the chocs
This Easter weekend, we discover which countries consume the most chocolate…