DHL Global Forwarding expands Transpacific air cargo capacity with new route

The thrice-weekly Bangkok-Cincinnati service connects manufacturing regions in Southeast Asia to U.S. hubs.

By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2026

Should the Postal Service reassess its UPS air contract?

The USPS Office of Inspector General suggested the agency consider if a new deal is the best path forward as it struggles to meet minimum volume requirements.

By Max Garland • July 14, 2026

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

Rising fuel costs, a post-de minimis world and a looming rail merger are among the challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

AI, semiconductors drive June air cargo demand

Global air freight spot rates were up 38% year over year in June, but the pace of growth is slowing, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2026

FedEx to return full MD-11 capacity ahead of peak season

After grounding its entire MD-11 fleet in November, the carrier began reintroducing the aircraft in May, CEO Raj Subramaniam said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2026

FedEx inks MOU with China-based airline to boost air cargo network

The partnership with China Southern Air Logistics could make Guangzhou a key connection for U.S. shipments to Southeast Asia, Cirrus Global Advisors founder Derek Lossing said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 17, 2026

Air freight spot rates spike 41% YoY in May, but relief expected soon

Xeneta reported an April peak to long-term rates while Middle East carrier capacity continues to return, which may ease cost pressures in June.

By Kelly Stroh • June 15, 2026

UPS invests $50M in automotive, industrial logistics push

The carrier will launch time-definite services for heavy air freight to and from Mexico and has hired experts in high-priority segments.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2026

Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April

Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.

By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026

DHL CEO flags jet fuel supply constraints in Asia

While the logistics giant has more fuel certainty at major hubs, the ongoing crunch is raising prices and posing challenges at some Asia-based airports.

By Max Garland • May 5, 2026

Air cargo carriers add fuel surcharges driven by Iran war

United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo and Cathay Cargo are among the airlines implementing fees to buffer the impact of higher jet fuel costs.

By Kelly Stroh • April 30, 2026

FedEx pilots ratify new labor contract

Eighty-three percent voted in favor of the agreement, which will raise hourly wages by nearly 40%, after a multiyear negotiations process.

By Max Garland • Updated June 9, 2026

Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations

The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • April 7, 2026

Hugo Boss aims to cut air freight for cost, emissions benefits

The fashion brand wants air transportation to be an exception in its logistics approach, rather than a regularly used mode of transit.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2026

Iran conflict tests 2026 air cargo outlook

The U.S. air freight market faces vulnerability as some Middle East corridors are critical for pharmaceuticals and retail volumes, Chief Airfreight Officer Niall van de Wouw said.

By Kelly Stroh • March 9, 2026

FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions

Priority Mail Express services are embargoed until Friday due to the incident, which temporarily closed part of a key FedEx sortation facility.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks

Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2026

Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost

The metric rose by 7% in January year over year, but the average spot rate declined by 1%, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2026

Amazon Air broadens air cargo reach to North Florida

The company will begin air cargo storage and processing operations at a more than 50,000-square-foot facility at Jacksonville International Airport later this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 12, 2026

Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

UPS retires MD-11 aircraft fleet after deadly crash

The carrier aims to fill the void in capacity with new Boeing 767s, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2026

5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2026

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025

One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

FedEx expects $175M impact from MD-11 fleet grounding

Costs will be particularly elevated this month as the carrier leans on outsourced air cargo capacity during the peak season, CFO John Dietrich said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2025