Cargo airlines increase omnichannel sales efforts
Several airlines have tapped software interfaces to allow electronic bookings for their cargo capacity.
Several airlines have tapped software interfaces to allow electronic bookings for their cargo capacity.
Air Canada is beefing up ground infrastructure as it develops a new fleet of freighters able to raise transport reliability for logistics customers.
Ocean carrier CMA CGM’s new cargo airline made the unusual decision to stop serving U.S. customers and lease planes to other carriers for a short period.
Cargo traffic for Cathay Pacific fell in November, weighed down by weak demand for Chinese exports. The small bump it enjoyed in October was short lived.
Japan Airlines will fly freighters for Yamato Transport, which needs airlift to supplement a shrinking pool of truck drivers in Japan.
China Southern Airlines has joined the Freightos air cargo booking platform. It’s the first time an airline in China has participated in an online freight market.
Air Canada is once again offering horse transport thanks to the addition of freighter aircraft to its fleet.
FedEx cargo jets will waste less time de-icing during the winter at the Memphis, Tennessee, airport thanks to a new consolidated treatment facility.
Atlas Air, a large cargo airline and lessor, is one step closer to becoming a private company after a shareholder vote.
The air cargo industry is upset about a Dutch proposal to reduce aircraft slots at Amsterdam airport because it would cut into freight traffic.
RwandAir is becoming a combination carrier, adding a freighter airline to its traditional passenger operation.
Lufthansa’s cargo division has expanded service to Vietnam.
A weaker-than-normal shipping season is hurting Cathay Pacific Cargo’s ability to recover from the pandemic.
Canada’s WestJet plans to start flying cargo jets next year after a frustrating wait to get the planes registered.
Amazon is expected to fight a new effort by workers at its air cargo hub in Northern Kentucky to form a union.
Mediterranean Shipping Co. is moving up plans to inaugurate its air cargo airline, offering service between North America, Europe and Asia.
United Kingdom sanctions put CargoLogicAir on verge of going out of business.
Amazon has rented a new air cargo facility in New Hampshire and launched daily freighter service to shorten delivery times.
Toronto Pearson airport is looking for ways to support more cargo business, starting by converting an old office park.
Burrell Aviation has made a speculative investment at Colorado Springs Airport aimed at attracting air cargo companies.