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Airfreight rates start 2021 on a decline following mediocre peak
Rates more than doubled YoY from China to the U.S. to reach $7.57 per kilogram in the last week of December, but pricing has already fallen to $6.19 per kilogram in the first half of January.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon buys 11 planes to boost airfreight capacity
The aircraft purchases, a first for Amazon, come at a time when airfreight procurement has become increasingly difficult, and e-commerce demand is soaring.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Airfreight rates from China to US rise 58% ahead of the holidays
The ongoing distribution of coronavirus vaccines could increase annual air cargo demand by 2% and lift airfreight rates in the first half of next year, according to one analyst.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of BioNTech
Coronavirus vaccine distribution by the numbers
Millions of doses, thousands of flights, hundreds of cold storage locations — and one race to vaccinate the world.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 14, 2020 -
FedEx, UPS collaborate on VIP treatment for coronavirus vaccine deliveries
FedEx Express Regional President of the Americas Richard Smith noted that peak-season volume will largely travel on the company's Ground network while the vaccines will use its Express operation.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2020 -
FedEx will partner with McKesson on vaccine distribution, expand cold storage locations by 28% in 2021
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday the federal government believes it is days away from beginning to distribute "tens of millions" of vaccine doses.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2020 -
FAA: First flight for coronavirus vaccine distribution takes off
Airports and logistics providers are assessing infrastructure and conducting tests to prepare for the mass shipment of vaccines.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Deep Dive
The role of freight forwarders in distributing the coronavirus vaccine
Freight forwarders, the linchpins of the supply chain, face the arduous task of ensuring vaccines move door-to-door while maintaining their temperature — from the airport to the last mile.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Opinion
The COVID-19 vaccine's logistics will be targeted. Vet the supply chain.
A burst of activity and demand will create openings for providers of transportation and warehouse facilities that may have poor security practices, the author writes.
By Tony Pelli • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Air cargo shippers navigate a turbulent year
Parked passenger planes resulted in a drop in belly capacity at a time when quick shipments were desperately needed for personal protective equipment.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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Is Amazon Air making Cincinnati a supply chain hub for small business?
The e-tailer's revved-up presence in the area has spurred developments that are expanding infrastructure and logistics resources.
By A.B. Brown • Nov. 17, 2020 -
DHL raises parcel prices for customers across the board
The carrier plans to bake surcharges into underlying price for parcel, as it restructures pricing for the new year.
By A.B. Brown • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Airfreight rates climb as peak nears
Rates between China/Hong Kong and the United States increased by nearly 46% between Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 to reach $7.40 per kilogram, which is more than double the rate during the same time last year.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 9, 2020 -
DHL Express anticipates 50% volume increase for peak
The carrier is prepping for shipper demands during peak by adding cargo flights, aircraft and thousands of employees.
By A.B. Brown • Oct. 28, 2020 -
Maersk partners with COVID-19 vaccine developer on distribution plan
A variety of factors make vaccine distribution a difficult undertaking — ranging from temperature requirements to the tight capacity in the freight market.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 27, 2020 -
DSV adds Transatlantic airfreight capacity to match demand for peak
The freight forwarder sees room to grow on Europe-U.S. routes, with belly capacity at half of what it was at the same time last year.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of UPS Press Kit
UPS to raise China-US peak surcharges again after lowering them 2 weeks ago
A surge in demand for airfreight during the pandemic, coupled with peak season needs, has pushed UPS to once again raise fees.
By A.B. Brown • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Asos lays out 'flexible fulfillment' plan to bolster in-stock status
Varied levels of product flow and warehouse automation have created a different experience for Asos customers in the U.K. and the U.S. The new plan could change that.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2020 -
DSV adds China-Europe trucking route as air, ocean alternative
The logistics provider anticipates higher freight demand and longer air transit times during peak season.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Capacity constraints limit air cargo's ability to bounce back
A nearly 13% YoY drop in airfreight volume amid improving economic indicators surprised the International Air Transport Association in August.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Courtesy of Geodis
Geodis secures dedicated airfreight lane between Asia and Europe to ease capacity crunch
Moves by Geodis, DHL and other forwarders to ensure airfreight service could help provide a bit of stability in an otherwise unpredictable market.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of Reliable Robotics
FedEx teams up with Reliable Robotics on autonomous cargo planes
The logistics company is looking at putting the aircraft in "very remote and uninhabited areas" of its network, CEO Fred Smith told investors this week.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 25, 2020 -
Strong airfreight demand in China and Singapore spur Boeing 737 orders and new conversion lines
New orders for Boeing converted freighters and two new conversion lines are signs that air cargo capacity is increasing amid the high demand caused by the pandemic.
By A.B. Brown • Sept. 23, 2020 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon Air booms as worldwide air cargo falls
Air cargo volume is down compared to 2019, which means merchants still looking for capacity are fighting for the little space that's left on the market.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Airfreight rates expected to stay elevated through peak due to loss of belly capacity
Freighter capacity increased 29% in July compared to the same month last year, but the gains were not enough to offset a 70% dip in belly capacity.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 2, 2020
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