Lufthansa parked 14 giant Airbus A380 aircraft during the pandemic but now sees value in bringing some back.

A Swiss logistics company and Baker Hughes, its customer, must take their dispute over a botched air cargo shipment to arbitration, a U.S. federal court said.

DB Schenker, el tercer mayor proveedor de logística en el mundo por ingresos y una división de la compañía nacional de ferrocarriles de Alemania, ha acordado adquirir el transportador de carga de camiones USA Truck en una transacción de todas las acciones, ya que busca acelerar su penetración en el mercado nacional de Estados Unidos, […]

German logistics giant DB Schenker on Friday made a big move into the North American trucking market with a deal to acquire USA Truck.

IATA says airlines can’t succeed on sustainable fuels, 5G interference and lithium battery safety without more government involvement.

Aero Capital Solutions is a mid-tier aircraft leasing firm that has quickly gone from zero freighters to soon having 40 of them.

The air cargo market has lost some steam from 2021 but is still going strong, according to the airline trade group IATA.

Qatar Airways posted record profit and strong cargo business for the fiscal year 2021-22.

LATAM Airlines’ cargo division is the first South American carrier to sell capacity on Freightos, a digital marketplace.

The union representing more than 3,300 UPS pilots has reached a tentative agreement with the express delivery company on a two-year contract extension, both sides separately announced late Tuesday. If approved by rank-and-file members of the Independent Pilots Association, the deal will ensure UPS and its customers of uninterrupted deliveries related to labor issues through […]

Blackstone Group, one of the premier New York investment groups, is putting $130 million on fintech/freight tech firm PayCargo.

Las agencias federales y el ejército recurren a los transportadores de carga y de pasajeros para las entregas de misión crítica

Airlines act as an auxiliary transport wing for the U.S. government during times of crisis.

Delta Air Lines will transport baby formula from London to two U.S. cities under the Biden administration’s Operation Fly Formula program.

The air cargo market, like other freight sectors, is in a dip. There are mixed signs that air could bounce back sooner than other transport modes.

The baby formula crisis is still acute. FedEx and United Airlines are helping out by delivering new shipments of formula from overseas on Thursday.

Companies ship by air because it’s faster than other modes. So how does shipping by sea actually help Cathay Pacific move air cargo through Hong Kong?

The French and Danish container lines CMA CGM and Maersk are reinvesting big profits in their air cargo fleets and service offerings.

The Supreme Court said that a Southwest Airlines employee doesn’t need to go through arbitration to pursue a claim for overtime pay.

The air cargo market continues to lose altitude in the face of an overall economic slowdown and supply chain dislocations. Whether swiftly changing conditions enable airlines’ cargo business to swing it back to positive territory this summer is an open question. Air freight volumes tumbled 7% in May versus 2021, replicating April’s slide, as the […]

The last four 747-8 freighters to roll off Boeing’s production line this year are going to all-cargo operator Atlas Air, which announced Thursday the first one recently received will be assigned to support Cainiao, the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. The cargo jet will increase capacity on routes between China and the […]

The International Air Transport Association’s chief economist points to mixed signals for the economy and air cargo activity.

United Airlines has stepped up to help Operation Fly Formula by transporting critically needed baby formula from the U.K. on regular passenger flights.

Freightos, a backed by FedEx, is raising capital through a special purpose acquisition company and IPO.

Amsterdam airport lost a major cargo customer because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russian airline Volga-Dnepr is trying to revive its fortunes, and the Russian economy, with a new air logistics deal with Moscow.

The Biden administration has employed an all-of-government approach to bolstering infant formula supplies until domestic manufacturing can return to normal.

The latest baby formula developments include relaxed regulations to support more imports, an air cargo pipeline and congressional scrutiny.

Dallas Fort Worth is a tech-forward airport on many levels. Its latest initiative is trialing an autonomous tow vehicle in the cargo area.

Ethiopian Airlines is investing in five more Boeing 777 freighters to meet shipping demand.

The International Air Transport Association’s U.S. subsidiary next month will have a new president.

Passenger airline Avianca plans to lease up to four converted freighters as cargo becomes a strategic focus.

FedEx Express will be the first commercial operator to fly baby formula to the U.S. as part of the government’s Operation Fly Formula.

FedEx is trucking an emergency shipment that arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a U.S. military jet to a Nestle warehouse.

United Airlines is significantly boosting its cargo capacity with the reintroduction of Boeing 777-200 jets.

President Biden has approved the first mission for Operation Fly Formula: Bring back baby formula from Europe.

Infant formula manufacturers and the federal government have called in the air cargo cavalry to help with the formula shortage.

The White House has set up Operation Fly Formula to rush imports of baby formula to stores until domestic production can ramp up to cover the shortage.

CMA CGM is a dominant ocean freight carrier that is rapidly growing in air cargo. A tie-up with Air France-KLM will accelerate that expansion.

EgyptAir is acquiring a small freighter to go with its trio of widebody cargo planes.

Restrictive trade policies are contributing to the nationwide shortage of infant formula because products can’t be easily substituted from abroad.

Airfreight is one solution Abbott Laboratories is using to replace lost production from a U.S. plant that was closed down by the FDA.

Saudi Arabian Airlines is investing in seven 777 converted freighters as it looks ahead to strong cargo opportunities.

A hard landing on the runway puts stress on a plane. ATR is using artificial AI to help identify any damage and get planes flying again.

Israel Aircraft Industries announced Cargojet as the third customer for its program to convert Boeing 777 jets into full-time freighters.

Boeing has landed a large freighter order from Lufthansa, while Embraer has launched a program to modify used planes for cargo in the regional market.

Air Transport Services Group seems to have immunized itself from air cargo volatility by leasing aircraft to e-commerce shippers and U.S. government personnel.

Atlas Air’s cargo business is on a steep growth path this year and ongoing fleet investments indicate management’s confidence in the future.

Airlines are carrying less cargo because of global economic headwinds, but the slowdown isn’t reflected in shipping rates.

More planes and less cargo haven’t translated yet to a big drop in shipping prices between North America and Europe because of airport logistics problems.

The U.S. military has tapped private cargo airlines to ferry weapons for Ukraine to Poland.

Canada isn’t a sleepy cargo destination anymore. E-commerce, cross-border and international shipping are robust, and Canadian airlines are adding freighters to meet the demand.

Cargojet last year announced an order for two passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing 777 but was less public about buying six more of the aircraft.

Converting passenger aircraft for cargo use is like rebuilding a house. One alternative is a quick makeover for carrying parcels in the cabin.

COVID lockdowns in major Chinese cities are bottling up freight shipments, but the full impact on global trade won’t be clear until this summer.

Air Lease Corp. is writing off $800 million worth of aircraft it can’t reclaim from Russian airlines – another reason leasing could be more expensive.

The U.S. government is preventing the sale of any item to a Russian cargo airline it accuses of flying U.S.-made aircraft in violation of sanctions.

United Airlines more than doubled its cargo revenue in the first quarter versus 2019. The passenger side is nearing full health too.

Logistics companies like Dimerco are combining air and road transport to move supplies for Mexican manufacturers from Asia.

China took steps to restart export manufacturing, but strict COVID measures pose a continuing challenge for logistics providers.

Alpine Air Express flies for FedEx and UPS. By acquiring a small cargo airline, it also picked up DHL Express as a customer.

Passengers get a smoother journey, airlines save money, and air pollution is reduced with new aircraft descent procedures at large U.S. airports.

A torrent of backlogged cargo in China is expected to overwhelm global ports once Chinese authorities end widespread COVID lockdowns.

Delta Air Lines grew Q1 cargo business because of supply chain chaos like that unfolding in Shanghai now. (Photo: Delta)

Air France-KLM is an early adopter of the new Airbus A350 freighter, which is based on the popular long-haul passenger aircraft.

The European Union’s permission for airlines to load cargo in the passenger compartment during the pandemic will expire on July 31.

Canadian passenger airline WestJet is transforming itself into a hybrid passenger-freighter airline.

United Airlines is bringing back dozens of 777s after a safety issue was resolved, but the process is taking longer than expected.

Cargo is piling up at the Port of Shanghai because a citywide quarantine means most trucks can’t reach the port to pick up loads and keep commerce flowing.

Maersk is one of the world’s dominant container shipping lines. Now it is making a play to be a major cargo airline.

The ripple effects on logistics from Shanghai’s quarantine are being felt beyond the city as companies try to redirect freight to alternative import/export gateways.

The air cargo market turned negative in March, after a strong February, because of the Ukraine war. Analysts say inflation and lower export orders could signal less shipping activity ahead.

Crane Worldwide Logistics is tired of fighting for space on cargo jets, so it’s leasing whole planes so it can meet customers’ shipping needs.

Chinese President Xi is intent on eradicating COVID. The policy has come at a high economic cost. A new lockdown in Kunshan could threaten electronics production and further snarl ocean and air transport.

Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and drones?

ASL Aviation plans to acquire at least 10 737-800s and pay Boeing to turn them into freighters as demand grows from customers such as Amazon, DHL and FedEx in Europe.

The pandemic supply chain disruptions never seem to end, especially in China. Strict restrictions on movement in Shanghai mean cargo can’t get to the airport, resulting in backlogs.

Big companies are finding it increasingly difficult to make big deals that can get regulatory approval in the U.S. and other countries.

With Shanghai in a COVID bubble, air cargo airlines are avoiding the city because there is little freight to pick up and imports may take a long time to get unloaded.

Airbus is investing heavily in making planes that can fly entirely on sustainable aviation fuel as a bridge to hydrogen power.

WestJet is among several passenger airlines going all-in on all-cargo operations.

Alaska Airlines is growing and so too are its cargo ambitions.

Can the air cargo market absorb a record onslaught of new capacity?

If imported adult beverages are your thing, there’s a good chance DHL or J.F. Hillebrand took care of the shipping.

Fake timestamps helped UPS collect full payment for U.S. Postal Service deliveries, federal authorities say.

AirBridgeCargo has stopped flying its large Boeing 747 cargo jets because of U.S. and European sanctions on Russia.

Getting Russian aircraft in the air to fly home is like aiding and abetting a criminal, the U.S. says. Penalties will apply.

Are you involved in the actual goods movement to other states or countries if you load the plane instead of fly it? Tune into SCOTUS this month to find out.

Racing a car at 223 mph is insane and so is the logistics that makes it possible. Get ready for the F1 season.

Amazon Air is a juggernaut. It has doubled in size in two years.

When planes age they become less pleasant for passengers and cost more to operate. That’s when companies like Air Transport Services Group buy them for cargo.

The all-new Cessna SkyCourier is an important part of FedEx’s fleet modernization for serving small, rural locations.

Russia’s aviation system is quickly being ground to a halt by sanctions.

Fancy a Moscow mule or White Russian? Get ready to change brands.

DHL runs a big airline, but it doesn’t fly the planes. Singapore Airlines is the latest big supplier.

Customer service hasn’t been a top focus at cargo carrier Amerijet. That’s quickly changing under new CEO Tim Strauss, who is driving the company into shape.

DHL is upgrading its fleet of large freighters.

Think of Cainiao as the Amazon logistics of China. It’s spreading its wings in Latin America.

Longshoremen along the U.S. West Coast say they won’t touch any shipments for Russia.

Finnair is a microcosm of the pressures on air cargo and airlines because of the airspace restrictions over Russia.