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Cathy Roberson

Cathy Morrow Roberson is a market analyst with a research and economics background. Roberson began her career as a librarian; she was then an analyst at an e-commerce start-up; and was an analyst at UPS Supply Chain Solutions supporting market, competitive and mergers & acquisition research and analytic needs for 11 years. After a brief stint with specialized consulting firms, Roberson now manages the logistics-focused market research firm, Logistics Trends & Insights LLC, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jul - 2019 -
08 July
Cathy Roberson

Commentary: Great expectations for Beijing’s Daxing Airport – but at what cost?

Cathy Roberson writes about Beijing’s new airport – and plans for many new airports in China and what impact they may have on the economy of the country.

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01 July
Cathy Roberson

Commentary: Vietnam’s air exports to the U.S. increase as China-U.S. trade war simmers

Cathy Roberson writes about Vietnam’s growth as a manufacturing center as manufacturing moves from China to other nations in Southeast Asia.

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Jun - 2019 -
24 June
Cathy Roberson

Commentary: Airlines change flight paths over the Middle East

Market expert writes about the latest tensions in the Mideast and how that might impact air and sea cargo, as well as supply chains.

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17 June
Cathy Roberson

Commentary: Georgia’s life sciences industry to benefit from agreement between Atlanta and Amsterdam airports

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the growth of pharmaceuticals and life sciences cargo at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the airport’s agreement with Amerstdam Schipol Airport.

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10 June
Cathy Roberson

Commentary: The importance of pilots in an e-commerce world

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at the airlines’ and air cargo carriers’ need for pilots today and for the forthcoming future. Many factors are contributing to this ongoing need; ecommerce is a major factor.

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04 June
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Commentary: Latin America was the bright spot in IATA’s April air cargo report

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the decline in global air cargo traffic; the only bright spot is in Latin America. Read why!

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May - 2019 -
28 May
Cathy Roberson

SF Express Global Aspirations Could Rival DHL Express, FedEx and UPS (with video)

DHL, FedEx and UPS have dominated the global express market for years but recently, China’s express providers (including YTO Express, STO Express and SF Express) have been nipping at the […]

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22 May
Cathy Roberson

Is Amazon’s Prime Air expanding European operations?

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at how Amazon is using partners in both the U.S. and Europe to expand its operations in both regions.

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17 May
Cathy Roberson

Air freight forwarders’ react to 2019 market issues

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about issues that are impacting the air freight market.

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10 May
Cathy Roberson

The Amazon effect on U.S. airports

Cathy Roberson, an aviation market expert, writes about the effect Amazon is having on U.S. airports.

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Apr - 2019 -
29 April
Cathy Roberson

Drones – A Viable Last Mile Delivery Solution?

A few years ago the idea of using drones for last-mile delivery were just an idea. But the idea is becoming a reality in China, Indonesia and now the USA. Read Market Expert Cathy Roberson’s views on the use of drones for last-mile delivery.

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22 April
Cathy Roberson

What Makes Miami International Airport Special?

Cathy Morrow Roberson explains what makes Miami International Airport (MIA) special, and what the airport, airlines and air cargo companies are doing at that particular facility to facilitate cargo. Learn more about MIA in this article.

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15 April
Cathy Roberson

Is the European Air Cargo Market Cause for Worry?

Air cargo volume in Europe continues to decline. Read market expert Cathy Morrow Roberson’s take on the reasons why this is occurring and if there are options available to improve the volume.

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08 April
Cathy Roberson

Rising demand for seafood is creating opportunities for air carriers and airports

Around the world, consumers are clamoring for more seafood. Read how airlines and airports are working to move more seafood more quickly around the world.

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03 April
Cathy Roberson

Air cargo needs an upgrade for 2019

Air cargo volume is down year-to-date. Learn what air cargo companies are doing – and not doing – to generate greater volume and revenue.

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