Airforwarders Association
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Air Cargo
2021 AirCargo Conference will take off virtually
With safety and travel logistics in mind, the annual AirCargo Conference, which draws up to 800 attendees, will take place online in 2021.
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Air Cargo
Pandemic fails to dampen AA Cargo’s IT esprit
American Airlines Cargo has not slowed implementation of the IBS Software iCargo platform since last October, despite the upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Cargo
Air forwarders want financial relief in next federal aid package
The current $61 billion set-aside for the domestic airline industry left out the forwarders.
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Air Cargo
Logistics service providers become survivalists
Problem-solving supply chain bottlenecks is the way to build customer loyalty, freight experts say.
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Air Cargo
Logistics providers weigh workforce reductions amid drop in trade
Third-party logistics providers engaged in international trade are facing the difficult decision of whether to thin staff or even close altogether in the face of…
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News
Airforwarders Association head stresses importance of air cargo amid COVID-19 crisis (with video)
In a race against time, many are relying on the air freight industry to get critical goods to their destinations.
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Air Cargo
Continuous planning for airfreight’s ‘black swan’ events
The head of the Airforwarders Association says preparing for business impacts from natural disasters, like COVID-19, requires “a lot of practice and uncomfortable preparation.”
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American Shipper
American shippers want FMC container availability rule published
“With ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus, there is real concern about these fees being assessed when there are equipment issues beyond the control of…
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Air Cargo
CBP grounds $1.8 million cocaine shipment at San Juan Airport
Airforwarders Association Executive Director Brandon Fried said minimizing threat of illegal drugs requires freight forwarders to “know your customer.”
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Air Cargo
Air forwarders recognize Southwest as best domestic airline — again
Book it every year - Southwest Airlines Cargo is going to capture the award for best domestic airline, as voted by members of the Airforwarders…
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