While manufacturers initially sought tariff relief by relocating production to Southeast Asia, trade compliance experts say these “tariff-friendly” locations are increasingly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.
Cass Information Systems rounds out its freight payments platform with the acquisition of AcuAudit.
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Speedcargo seeks out hidden cargo space among airfreight providers.
Air cargo professionals hope demand has hit bottom and will start to improve soon, but there could be further downside if some barometers are true.
Maersk, a major container shipping line, is set to debut its U.S. air cargo service and has focused its resources on the Chicago area.
Cargolux is sticking with Boeing over Airbus for replenishing its 747 freighter fleet. On Wednesday, it ordered 10 modern 777-8s.
Air Canada is giving shippers more airfreight options in the Americas, thanks to a new converted freighter.
Air cargo professionals figured business would take off after the summer lull. Turbulent economic conditions and pre-buying have prevented that so far.
Boeing is more optimistic about demand for air cargo over the next 20 years, which is why it forecasts a need for 540 more freighters than competitor Airbus.
Embraer is the latest manufacturer to launch a freighter conversion program for used passenger aircraft.
The air cargo market has lost some steam from 2021 but is still going strong, according to the airline trade group IATA.
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.
Record cargo revenue motivates investment in dedicated aircraft, cold storage and IT systems
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.
Legislation aimed at easing transportation pain may have a chance of getting through Congress
Officials blame Russian attackers, vow to rebuild monster-sized AN-225
Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire
Air Canada is deploying a new cargo jet to alleviate the cargo delays caused when flooding partially cut off the Port of Vancouver.
The A321 passenger-to-freighter aircraft is only a year old. Now its sister, the A320, is transitioning to an all-cargo configuration too.
Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!
American Airlines is riding the cargo wave, like its competitors, but a challenging passenger environment is holding back its financial performance.
On the final episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent get a detailed look at the state of airfreight.
“TJC has proven success partnering with companies in our industry, and their international expertise will provide a distinct advantage for sustained organic growth and future acquisitions around the world,” said AIT’s president and CEO.
Here’s a look into why a shipper would choose sea freight over airfreight.
On this episode of Midday Market Update, Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent discuss lingering port congestion and how delays are driving a hot air cargo market.
Airfreight markets are topsy-turvy in the COVID era, but importers and exporters can count on one thing: paying two to three times normal rates. CFOs will have to increase their transport budgets if they want goods to move quickly.
2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing’s 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.
The past 12 to 18 months have been nothing short of spectacular for Peloton. It has cemented itself as a prominent fitness brand with a base of fiercely loyal customers while growing revenues 233% yoy in Q3. But the company has outkicked its coverage and capped potential growth due to its supply chain constraints and lack of visibility.
Bill Freidel of AIT Worldwide Logistics expects 2021 to be another challenging year for freight as the COVID-19 vaccine is prepped for release. He encourages logistics companies to invest in cold-chain technologies and continue to meet customer expectations.
E-commerce and faster shipping times are in high demand. Air cargo results in carbon dioxide, sulfur and particulate matter emissions. Here are five ways aviation is expected to counteract the negative environmental impacts in 2021.
Air freight demand for COVID-19 vaccines will be massive, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Orbiting space stations need the occasional cargo delivery.
1969: The system will cut baggage delivery time by at least 50% while protecting luggage from loss and damage.
Company one of 12 airline contractors under loan scrutiny.
The Honolulu-based carrier has used some passenger airplanes to transport face masks from China, as well as food and medical supplies between islands.
COVID-19 pandemic challenges American seed producers to secure airfreight capacity to meet spring planting.
How a hog plant shutdown hits freight, plus prepper economics, air freight and more in this Coronavirus Freight Market Update
In a race against time, many are relying on the air freight industry to get critical goods to their destinations.
FreightWaves SONAR can help those in the freight industry stay current with what is happening in transportation and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.
Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody.
Robinson aggressively cut prices to hold truckload volumes steady and grow LTL volumes.
Willie Walsh will be succeeded by Iberia CEO Luis Gallego.
Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege.
To a lay person, air freight is a term that is interchangeable with parcel. For a freight forwarder or shipper, air freight means something different.
Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.
“Undercover boss” believes average international airfreight shipment times should be at least a day faster. Experts agree the sector can up its game.
Demand could pick up next year, but U.S. elections are one of multiple potential pitfalls delegates at TIACA’s 2019 Executive summit heard this week.
HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020.
Rusnak conducted the most substantive machine learning in logistics presentation this writer has seen,
Although air freight prices have been edging upwards, sources suggest the 2019 peak season might be short-lived.
Uncertainty around trade wars and Brexit have been the biggest drags on air cargo markets this year, but Steven Polmans is an optimist.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller sits down with Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. They talk about how industries globally rely on air cargo to move perishables to and from the United States. According to Delta, the airline carries 2.2 billion cargo ton-miles each year. Delta Cargo has over 2,000 employees worldwide who work alongside […]
The challenges facing the Danish logistics giant as it integrates Panalpina were evident in its first quarterly results since the $5 billion acquisition.
Biesterfeld: “We expect that North American routing guides will continue to reset at lower prices.”
Airline’s Pacific and Atlantic routes hardest hit as trade wars continue to take a toll on air freight volumes and yield.
Forward Air management guided for negative EPS growth in the fourth quarter.
Market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the 2019 air cargo market to date, and industry personnel look ahead to 2020.
Big air trade drops with major trading partners leaves industry looking for backfill
“Flight shaming” campaigns failed to recognize that airlines only account for 2 percent of global carbon emissions.
Flexport’s head of airfreight believes a small bump in demand out of Asia could result from new U.S. tariffs, while higher fuel prices will push up air cargo costs.
Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo
Being 9.5 hours from 90 percent of the industrialized world, e-commerce leader Amazon is utilizing Alaska as an air operations hub.
Air freight volume declined 3.2% in July, to about 20.5 billion freight ton kilometers, compared to the same month a year earlier, the International Air Transport Association reported. It is the ninth straight month of volume decline for the air cargo industry, reflecting economic weakness in key global markets and the pullback in imports and […]
How Flexport is managing the challenges of todays air cargo environment
Avianca continues to dispose of aircraft during its financial restructuring.
All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport by protestors.
A hard departure from the European Union will hit availability of fresh foods and increase costs as British supply chains contend with port delays and backlogs, industry group says.
Delta Cargo has chosen FreightWaves SONAR for global freight intelligence and data analytics.
Operating performance bolstered by contracts with Amazon and U.S. government, said company CEO.
Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.
With air cargo slowing, could there be any bump up in August?
Market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the fascinating movement of cars around the world via air cargo.
The company attributed the revenue slip to pricing and volumes, especially on routes between Europe and Asia.
Scott Case writes about what recent FAA grants mean to airports and to the movement of airfreight and air cargo.
Pittsburgh is undergoing something of an economic renaissance, and a recent partnership between Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder Expo Freight (EFL) and Qatar Airways Cargo highlights the city’s efforts to become a relevant player in global logistics.
Four months into the MAX grounding and several more to go, what’s the latest on the air cargo impact?
Cargo aircraft lacking reinforced cockpit doors, firefighting response on the ground.
Scott Case writes about the troubles Boeing is having with its 737MAX, as well as with its 787 Dreamliner. Learn the latest in this commentary.
Latest U.S. trade data for air cargo reveals a lot of noteworthy developments to watch going forward
Softer air cargo seen across all major global trade lanes this year, but Industry leaders still optimistic.
Cathy Roberson writes about Vietnam’s growth as a manufacturing center as manufacturing moves from China to other nations in Southeast Asia.
Air cargo wait times really vary between airports
Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the growth of pharmaceuticals and life sciences cargo at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the airport’s agreement with Amerstdam Schipol Airport.
North Dakota has no restricted air spaces, a favorable climate for testing drones, and a government that is keen on growing its UAS industry.
Market expert Scott Case writes about an innovative program at Miami-Dade International Airport that generates revenue while helping the citizens of Brazil receive e-commerce purchases much quicker than ever before.
Agreement between Canada’s largest airline and Drone Delivery Canada creates a platform to roll out autonomous cargo aircraft on a large scale.
DHL, FedEx and UPS have dominated the global express market for years but recently, China’s express providers (including YTO Express, STO Express and SF Express) have been nipping at the heels of these three global providers. Now, the Chinese express providers are expanding their services beyond China’s borders. Much of this growth is attributed to […]
Air cargo market expert explores the fascinating process of moving livestock – particularly horses – by air.
Market expert Scott Case writes about the air cargo operations at Alaska Airlines, which not only serves Alaska, but the entire U.S. market.
Growth of developing countries is disrupting trade flow; logistics job openings trump available workers; Starbucks is experimenting with blockchain for coffee supply chain traceability.
The “e-Commerce Revolution” is the hot topic for the upcoming CNS Partnership Conference next month in Miami. FreightWaves interviews CNS President Michael (Mike) White for an inside look at the e-commerce challenge for the air cargo industry and how the conference will tackle it.
Considering that Singapore has over 20,000 people per square mile, it may be prudent for the city-state to consider air taxis as an urban mobility option.
WebCargo by Freightos has acquired India-based Air Freight Bazaar, with the intent of expanding its footstep in global air cargo digitalization.
Global air freight demand hit a three-year low in February, down 4.7 percent from last February, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The entire Boeing 737-MAX fleet is now grounded following an FAA decision that followed similar decisions by China, the U.K. and others.
If the world’s fleet of 737 MAX 8 aircraft were to be grounded for some period of time until a fix is found, how much impact would that have on air cargo?
