Air Cargo
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More emergency FEMA flights arrive in US with coronavirus supplies
Atlas Air and National Airlines are handling relief missions for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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US Customs prioritizes clearance of medical supplies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will do its part to keep imports of medical gear flowing efficiently into the country.
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Southwest Airlines pitches freight-only flights to forwarders
Freight forwarders “luv” Southwest Airlines, but it remains to be seen if they’re ready to charter an entire airplane versus using regularly scheduled passenger flights.
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Airlines feel pressure to maintain minimum level of domestic service
Airlines are seen as a critical link even as passenger travel sinks to record lows and carriers downsize fleets.
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FEMA relief shipment diverted to LAX
Another government-underwritten load of medical supplies is headed to Southern California to help respond to the coronavirus.
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US Customs expands services for-hire program
Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said additional reimbursable services agreements help Customs and Border Protection facilitate commerce during COVID-19 pandemic.
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FedEx implements surcharges on international movements, APAC hit hardest
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and its subsidiary TNT International are placing surcharges on all international parcel and freight shipments. The changes go into effect April 6.…
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Airlines face $39 billion in Q2 losses, industry group warns
The global pandemic is forcing airlines into a protective cocoon to survive, but many workers are feeling the effects first-hand.
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UPS pilots ratify two-year contract extension
“This contract extension provides stability for both UPS and our pilots as we jointly face unprecedented times in our industry,” said IPA Union President and…
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Airlines, governments and 3PLs get creative with emergency airlifts
The demand for coronavirus medical supplies is so great that passenger aircraft are being repurposed for cargo service, logistics companies are chartering those airplanes and…
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