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John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentTuesday, February 2, 2021

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Ports press Congress, Biden for emergency funds

A maritime coalition wants Congress to fund a new maritime relief program as part of the next COVID-19 relief bill.

Logistics/Supply Chains

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentWednesday, December 30, 2020

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Biden names supply chain coordinator to COVID-19 response team

Former FEMA official Tim Manning will coordinate COVID-19 supply chain management in Biden White House

American Shipper

Kim Link-Wills, Senior EditorWednesday, November 18, 2020

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Port of LA launches Return Signal for trucking to address congestion

Platform is designed to improve efficiency of returning empty containers.

Supply Chains

National Guard troops unload a large pallet out the back of a helicopter.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, October 14, 2020

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FEMA launches 5-year supply chain plan for pandemic preparedness

FEMA is trying to plan ahead for supply chain bottlenecks related to pandemic response and says it needs private sector help. New antitrust immunity on…

American Shipper

Kim Link-Wills, Senior EditorWednesday, September 9, 2020

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Port of LA gives The Signal to cargo stakeholders

Information sharing is part of Executive Director Gene Seroka’s quest for more efficient operations.

Air Cargo

A white Emirates plane on tarmac unloading pallets of freight, pulled by a tug under bright blue sky. Emirates is running passenger freighters to Rickenbacker airport in Ohio.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, July 29, 2020

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Rickenbacker Airport sets cargo records in June

Rickenbacker Airport, a low-hassle alternative to some big airports, set cargo records in June handling COVID supplies.

Air Cargo

Cargo pallets come off a the rear door of a big cargo plane. China cargo capacity is shrinking and rates are going back up, according to the latest data.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, July 19, 2020

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Outbound airfreight market tightens from China, Hong Kong

vailable cargo space on outbound aircraft from China is starting to become scarce again. Shippers better hurry to lock up reservations for the late summer…

American Shipper

Chris GillisWednesday, July 8, 2020

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Russian airline completes massive airlift of medical supplies for France

Russian airline Volga-Dnepr, whose planes are commonly associated with transporting heavy equipment, spent the past three months ferrying tons of medical supplies from China to…

Air Cargo

Big silver jet with pallets of cargo next to it on the ground.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, July 5, 2020

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Air cargo market: Rationality returns, but for how long?

The air freight market appears saner in recent weeks, with less competition among shippers for transport services. But the shape of the recovery is anyone’s…

Air Cargo

A silver Boeing 737 on the ground, close up view looking at the cockpit from outside.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, July 2, 2020

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US green-lights Bermuda VIP airline for cargo operations

A Bermuda-based airline sees a business opportunity with the COVID pandemic and is jumping into the cargo market.