Air Cargo
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August air cargo spot rates hit lowest level since pandemic
Falling rates amid soft demand are dampening airlines’ hopes of a peak season, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Why it’s time for shippers to reevaluate their air cargo agreements
Three logistics experts share why customers are looking to secure six- to 12-month contracts.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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TrendlineTop 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.
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Amazon, FedEx and United Airlines join Hawaiʻi fire recovery efforts
The state’s transportation department has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 23, 2023 -
US Postal Service cuts aircraft volume by more than 90%
The reduction puts the agency on pace to trim yearly air transport costs by about $1 billion, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Hawaiʻi fires: Carriers prioritize emergency supplies for Maui
Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Aug. 14, 2023 -
Event recap // Event recap
4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023
Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Shippers to gain upper hand in winter air cargo contract negotiations
Volumes slid again in July as capacity continued to recover, pushing last month’s general air freight spot rate down 41% YoY to $2.20 per kilogram.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Hawaiian Airlines receives first Amazon A330 freighter
The carrier aims to diversify its revenue stream and cut back on maintenance costs.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Maersk expands air freight services with Atlanta gateway
The 123,000-square-foot facility is part of the shipping giant’s push to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions.
By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2023 -
FedEx Express pilots reject tentative contract agreement
The company said the results have no impact on service, and negotiators will eventually return to the bargaining table.
By Max Garland • July 24, 2023 -
FedEx lands former Atlas Air leader as new CFO
John Dietrich will succeed the retiring Mike Lenz on Aug. 1 as the company continues to trim costs in its Express aircraft fleet.
By Max Garland • July 18, 2023 -
‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June
The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023 -
FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative
The company plans to remove 29 more aircraft from scheduled flying next fiscal year.
By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2023 -
Electrolux streamlines air freight booking process
The electronic appliances shipper tapped Freightos’ Enterprise solution to improve shipment visibility and predictability.
By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2023 -
Ameriflight to launch healthcare, e-commerce drone deliveries
The cargo carrier obtained FAA approval and plans to start operations within 90 days.
By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2023 -
FedEx Express, pilots union reach tentative agreement
The deal follows years of negotiations and a strike authorization vote two weeks ago.
By Max Garland • May 31, 2023 -
Flood of summer air cargo capacity further softens spot rates
With volumes falling for the 14th consecutive month, industry hopes for a rebound ahead of peak season continues to fade.
By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2023 -
FedEx Express pilots authorize strike as talks drag on
The union says its goal is still to reach an agreement with the company as contract negotiations under a federal mediator continue.
By Max Garland • May 17, 2023 -
Why Siemens, Eli Lilly opted to use DHL’s new cold chain service
The temperature-controlled air cargo solution provides flights from Indianapolis to Liège, Belgium, and uses an innovative handling process to allow for more sustainable packaging.
By Max Garland • May 16, 2023 -
US Postal Service reduces FedEx spend amid transformation plan
The agency is scaling back its reliance on air transport, which spells trouble for FedEx Express.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2023 -
UPS cuts air network costs as shippers flock to ground transport
With demand falling, the delivery giant is pushing to make more efficient use of its flight capacity.
By Max Garland • May 2, 2023 -
Geodis’ cross-border delivery service ups capacity with 2 new gateways
The airport facilities in New York and Los Angeles adds to MyParcel's current processing and handling capabilities out of Chicago.
By Max Garland • April 24, 2023 -
Air cargo shreds paper trail in industry push toward digitalization
Carriers are working to modernize operations. Electronic air waybills are just the first step.
By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2023 -
Longer term air cargo contracts signal stabilizing market
The number of six month agreements rose to 36% in Q1, up 13 percentage points from Q4 2022.
By Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2023 -
Ocean carriers push forward with air cargo ambitions despite demand slowdown
Maersk, CMA CGM and other shipping giants are looking toward the skies as they compete with the traditional forwarding model.
By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023