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A gray Qatar Airways jet being refueled by a truck.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, April 12, 2021

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Rising jet fuel price puts extra pressure on airfreight sector

Fuel was a nonfactor for airlines and cargo customers during the early months of COVID. Not anymore.

Mark SolomonMonday, April 12, 2021

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The United States of Amazon: 10 questions for Alec MacGillis

The author of “Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America” talks about Amazon’s push for complete dominance and what it may mean for all of…

A bright mustard-yellow plane in the foreground, nose shot only, and a white cargo jet in the background at an airport.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, April 9, 2021

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DHL adds airfreight capacity to Asia-Pacific network

DHL Express has added two large freighters to its fleet to bolster service between the Asia-Pacific and the U.S. and Europe, in response to “exponential”…

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, April 8, 2021

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Air cargo gone wild: 9% growth in February

Air cargo carriers can barely keep up with demand. International passenger airlines are desperate for more traffic. But the two segments are inextricably linked, for…

Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker launched a carbon-neutral flight route.

Alyssa SporrerThursday, April 8, 2021

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Lufthansa Cargo’s carbon-neutral flights take off

Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker are flying carbon-neutral weekly routes from Germany to China, using carbon offsets and sustainable aviation fuel.

A small passenger jet parked at the gate on a sunny morning, looking straight out at cockpit.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, April 7, 2021

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Analysts bullish on US airlines as travelers prepare for ‘jailbreak’

Gloom and doom could soon turn to sunny skies for U.S. airlines. It’s another story for international carriers, but everyone is managing heavy debt loads…

A Consolidated tractor and twin trailers. (Photo: Gary Morton Collection)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, April 7, 2021

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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Consolidated Freightways was an industry leader for many years

Consolidated Freightways was a leader in the trucking industry for decades, and also started Freightliner trucks. Read its interesting story in this FreightWaves Haul of…