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Friday, September 30, 2022

Air cargo sector plays bigger role in CO2 emission reductions

Airlines are pushing governments and energy producers for more sustainable fuels. And the cargo sector is helping create more market…

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DHL Express welcomes 1st test flight of Eviation’s electric aircraft

DHL Express is the first customer for Eviation Aircraft’s electric aircraft, which made its first flight on Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Supply chain effects from Hurricane Ian could linger for weeks

Hurricane Ian could slash the flow of Florida products to companies and consumers in the United States and abroad.

Recent Headlines

Air Cargo
Eric KulischTuesday, September 27, 2022
Turkey stretches wings as center for air cargo activity
Turkish Airlines Cargo put Turkey on the map for air cargo, but companies like MNG Airlines and Air Anka are…
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischMonday, September 26, 2022
Ocean carrier MSC launching cargo airline with Atlas Air
Mediterranean Shipping Co. is taking to the skies with a new cargo airline, following on the heels of other ocean…
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News
Rachel PremackThursday, September 22, 2022
FedEx is the latest corporate giant to be shocked we’re no longer buying lots of stuff
FedEx is still planning to invest $6.3 billion in its network, even as volumes and revenue slump.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, September 22, 2022
Air Canada 360: Freighter aircraft jettisoned 20 years ago now embraced
Air Canada had a dual fleet but got rid of its cargo jets years ago. A pandemic epiphany led the…
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischTuesday, September 20, 2022
Amazon dials back air cargo expansion as e-commerce sales slow
Amazon is slowing down its air cargo expansion as online sales slow but putting more volume through its new Northern…
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischTuesday, September 20, 2022
Selection nears for DHL Express’ US West Coast air hub
DHL is opening new package terminals at U.S. airports as demand keeps growing. The newest facility will be in Atlanta.
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Air Cargo

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallTuesday, September 27, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Smith was an early aviator who helped make history
FreightWaves Classics profiles Dean C. Smith, an aviation pioneer.
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Friday, September 23, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Airport began as a USAAF airfield
Friday, September 23, 2022
Boeing CEO: Promises about clean aviation fuel outpace technology
Thursday, September 22, 2022
FedEx to shave daily flights to align costs with lower demand
Thursday, September 22, 2022
FedEx announces largest general rate increase in its history

Drones

Modern Shipper
Jack DaleoWednesday, September 28, 2022
Record-shattering autonomous cargo drone lifts 829-pound payload
Conventional wisdom says that drones are best for small-payload deliveries, but Sabrewing would beg to differ.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Valqari acquires IDU Group in quest to build citywide drone networks
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Viewpoint: Are last-mile drones really ready for takeoff in logistics?
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The evolution of Wing drone delivery

Trade

Top Stories
Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWavesThursday, September 22, 2022
FreightWaves SONAR data revealed global recession months before FedEx’s earnings
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller outlines how FreightWaves SONAR pointed to the global freight recession months ago.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Flexport taps Amazon pipeline again for operations leader
Monday, July 25, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Blue Water Bridge is a key US-Canada crossing
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A potential economic recession and the supply chain bullwhip are colliding

Most Popular Air Cargo Articles

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallWednesday, September 21, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: 75th anniversary of U.S. Air Force founding (Part 3)
FreightWaves Classics features Part 3 of a three-part article on the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.
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FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallTuesday, September 20, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: 75th anniversary of U.S. Air Force founding (Part 2)
FreightWaves Classics salutes the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force. This article covers the period between 1919-1939 in…
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischMonday, September 19, 2022
American Airlines rotates cargo chief again
An executive who ran finance for a health care company has been named to lead American Airlines Cargo.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischMonday, September 19, 2022
Brazilian airline Gol to pay $41M to resolve bribery investigation
Gol was caught bribing government officials in Brazil in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, according to investigators.
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Less-than-truckload

News
Mark SolomonTuesday, September 20, 2022
Cowen analyst sees rougher road ahead for trucking
Jason Seidl of Cowen says that slowing consumer and industrial activity will be felt in third-quarter results.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
R2 Logistics ‘bullish’ on LTL — and its TMS
Friday, September 16, 2022
FedEx’s disastrous announcement raises concerns about company’s core direction
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
FedEx sets earlier cutoffs for accepting holiday shipments

Parcel

News
Mark SolomonFriday, September 23, 2022
UPS unveils all-in pricing without delivery surcharges
UPS has launched a program to offer one consolidated rate with no surcharges. However, experts said shippers may end up…
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Monday, September 19, 2022
Massive overcapacity expected to hit holiday parcel delivery market
Thursday, September 15, 2022
FedEx withdraws full-year guidance, posts massive decline in unit’s operating income
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Amazon to sweeten payment pot for its delivery contractors

Infrastructure

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallWednesday, September 28, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Rico held key positions at FHWA and now at MAES
FreightWaves Classics profiles Irene Rico, who spent 35+ years at the Federal Highway Administration.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Groundbreaking held for I-805 in San Diego
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Court rules against Rhode Island’s truck-only toll program
Friday, September 16, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: New Mark Twain Memorial Bridge opened

Maritime

Maritime
Greg MillerThursday, September 29, 2022
Shipping giant Maersk: ‘Significantly less demand’ but ‘no hard landing’
Supply-demand dynamics that supercharged pandemic-era rates are now “exactly the opposite,” says Maersk CEO Soren Skou.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Your ‘chassis deal’ – and terms – may be costing you
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The latest on Ian’s impact on the supply chain
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico relaxes rules on foreign tankers

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