STAT Publishing Podcasts

In this episode of cargo masterminds Reji John, editor of STAT Media Group and the host of Cargo Masterminds interview series, talks to Thomas Kempf, Flexport’s Senior Director for Global Air Freight Development. Presented by cargo.one , in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, the discussion is around the most consequential topics of global trade and how logistics companies are evolving themselves t...

After 34 years with FedEx, during which he established the foundation for the international parcel giant in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa, Hamdi Osman, one of the most influential logistics leaders in the Global South, is returning to what he does best. In 2021, he founded SolitAir Holding with the aim of revolutionizing regional air cargo logistics by creating the first reg...

In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , Peter Penseel, President of Delta Cargo, speaks with Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group and host of Cargo Masterminds, about returning to lead the cargo business of one of the world's largest airlines. His analysis of the current air cargo market conditions and his expectations for how the market will respond in 2025. E-commerce and...

"In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, interviews Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of MASKargo. Jason Thomas discusses building partnerships with other cargo airlines, the importance of Southeast Asia, and how MASKargo is leveraging the strategic location of Kuala Lumpur, where the cargo airline is based."

Dachser, one of Germany’s 50 largest family-owned enterprises, is headed by Bernhard Simon, a third generation shareholder of Dachser and the grandson of founder Thomas Dachser. Simon, the former CEO, now serves as the chairman of the supervisory board. Dachser was founded in 1930 in Kempten, Germany, by Thomas Dachser. 94-years later, the company today employs more than 33,000 people spread acros...

Under the new ownership of Tata Group, India’s oldest airline Air India is undergoing a series of transformation inside out. It has a brand new identity that captures the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its transformation to become a world-class airline with an Indian heart. This bold transformation is not just for people in the cabin above the wings but for things carried in t...

Frankfurt Airport is one of the top three leading cargo gateways of Europe and processes more than two million tonnes of cargo annually. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , Max Philipp Conrady, Vice President, Cargo Development, Fraport AG, speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, about the latest developments and how this airport is positioning itself as the mos...

Under its ‘Reassure, Develop and Create growth strategy, IndiGo has huge ambitions for the future, that includes its cargo business. Cargo is an integral part of IndiGo’s business. In November 2022 IndiGo began freighter operations with its first A321 converted freighter. IndiGo has three converted Airbus A321 freighters. It is operating the cargo planes on domestic and short-haul international ro...

After several months in development MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, announced the launch of MSC Air Cargo in September 2022 as a complementary service to its container shipping solutions. MSC Air Cargo has four brand new B777 freighters in its livery and they are operated by Atlas Air from its two European gateways - Liege in Belgium and Milan i...

Five airlines but one cargo carrier. IAG Cargo is in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, IAG Cargo fly the world to bring people the things they really need. IAG Cargo aims to change how logistics works. Challenging the status quo, and bringing innovation a...

Cathay is one of the very few major airlines in the world that was hit by the pandemic the longest and the deepest. But the Hong-Kong headquartered carrier has labored so mightily to recover from it. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, invites Tom Owen, Director, Cathay Cargo, to talk about Cathay Cargo’s fight to emerge from the lo...

Silk Way West Airlines was founded in 2012 in Baku, the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, and at the heart of the Silk Road. The ambition movers, as they call themselves, is the largest cargo airline in the Caspian region operating a fleet of 13 freighters that include 747-400s, 747-8s and a brand new B777 freighter that arrived earlier this month. The fleet expansion is intended to open u...

In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive officer of Teleport, joins Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group and host of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one . Pete talks about how he and his team at Teleport is on a task to transform the logistics business of Air Asia and eventually change the mindset of the air cargo industry to make everyone better off by gre...

In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by Cargo.one , Reji John, Editor, STAT Media Group and the host of the show, interviews Greg Schwendinger, President, American Airlines Cargo. Schwendinger reflects on the completion of his first year in the current role; current industry and market trends and their impact on American Airlines’ cargo operations; investments into cargo products and in...

In 2021, International Air Transport Association (IATA) member airlines approved a resolution to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Additionally, ICAO has recently adopted a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for international aviation of net zero carbon emissions 2050. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , we turn to aviation industry and make an attempt to unders...

Data is a powerful tool for anyone creating a successful air shipment strategy or who is working in air cargo procurement. By leveraging historical air cargo market data and establishing appropriate benchmarks, businesses can achieve significant cost savings and optimize their shipping efficiency. Xaneta, founded in 2012, is enabling smarter decisions based on facts and real data. Changing the way...

Professor Yossi Sheffi is well known. Besides being the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and Director and Founder of the Master of Engineering in Logistics Programme, he is a faculty member of the MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, as well as the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. He is a global expert in systems optimization, risk analysis and...

Southwest Airlines is one of the world's most admired airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and service at 121 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline. 1973 marked the informal beginning of Southwest Ca...

Dual hub air cargo operator Air France KLM Martinair Cargo carried one million tonnes of cargo in 2022 to 223 worldwide destinations using 6 freighters and the bellies of the three-airline group’s fleet of 417 passenger aircraft. A member of the SkyTeam Cargo alliance, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, starting this year, has a new partnership with CMA CGM Air Cargo, the new cargo airline launched i...

When Chris Chapman and Mike Freeborn established Chapman Freeborn in 1973 it all began with a shared passion for aviation and a unique business opportunity to market Alaska International Air’s fleet of Hercules freighter aircraft.50 years later, the aircraft charter specialist is bigger, more global and very well diversified. In 2019 Chapman Freeborn was acquired by Avia Solutions Group, a global...

For Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the 151-year-old multi-national logistics company, air freight contributes almost one third of its total annual revenue. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, speaks to Jan Kleine-Lasthues, Chief Operating Officer – Airfreight, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, and finds out from him the pressures of the...

Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, interviews Asok Kumar, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Air Freight, DB Schenker, in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one . Asok Kumar answers questions on current air freight market trends, main deck capacity, controlled capacity, digitalisation and sustainability.

Joost van Doesburg, Head of Cargo, Royal Schiphol Group, speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group. van Doesburg's appointment was announced in January this year and in March he officially took charge as the head of cargo. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one , van Doesburg talks about his priorities and how he intends to deal with the challenges of cargo operations a...

Gabriel Oliva, Chief Executive Officer, Avianca Cargo, speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, about the South American cargo airline's plans for growth and how it aims to work with partners and customers to offer a reliable air cargo solution to shippers in South America. https://www.stattimes.com/

"Continue to the good work and grow the business for Lufthansa Cargo," says Ashwin Bhat, the new chief executive officer of Lufthansa Cargo, in his first interview as the CEO. Bhat speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, in the Cargo Masterminds episode, presented by cargo.one https://www.stattimes.com