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 • Sept. 21, 2023
  • Geodis has its own leased A330-300 full freighter aircraft for services between the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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    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 • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Top 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.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Air cargo gets loaded onto a United Airlines 777 aircraft to support Hawaii wildfire disaster relief
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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 • Aug. 23, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 16, 2023
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    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 • Updated Aug. 14, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 9, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Hawaiian Airlines receives first Amazon A330 freighter

    The carrier aims to diversify its revenue stream and cut back on maintenance costs.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    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 • July 25, 2023
  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    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 • July 24, 2023
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    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 • July 18, 2023
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    ‘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 • July 13, 2023
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    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 • June 29, 2023
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    Electrolux streamlines air freight booking process

    The electronic appliances shipper tapped Freightos’ Enterprise solution to improve shipment visibility and predictability.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Ameriflight to launch healthcare, e-commerce drone deliveries

    The cargo carrier obtained FAA approval and plans to start operations within 90 days.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • Workers prepare to offload an incoming FedEx plane at a FedEx global hub on December 16, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.
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    FedEx Express, pilots union reach tentative agreement

    The deal follows years of negotiations and a strike authorization vote two weeks ago.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    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 • May 26, 2023
  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    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 • May 17, 2023
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    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 • May 16, 2023
  • FedEx jets sit at the company's facility at O'Hare International Airport on September 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    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 • May 8, 2023
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    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 • May 2, 2023
  • Geodis has its own leased A330-300 full freighter aircraft for services between the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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    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 • April 24, 2023
  • Cargo sits in front of a British Airways passenger aircraft on a tarmac.
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    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 • April 19, 2023
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    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 • April 14, 2023
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    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 • April 11, 2023