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Cross-border e-commerce helped lift air cargo industry in February
The average spot rate increased 2% month over month to $2.29 per kilogram, with demand up 11% year over year, Xeneta’s Clive Data Services found.
By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2024 -
Veho nabs crucial link to shippers’ West Coast operations via Clearjet
The last-mile carrier is able to work with a wider range of clients via Clearjet's nationwide access to air cargo capacity.
By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, prolonged supply shortages and dangerous geopolitical tensions across global supply chain networks.
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Maersk adds digital booking to air freight services
The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Boeing to increase supply chain inspections after plane door blowout
Bolts that should have kept a blown-out door panel in place were removed and not replaced during repairs, a National Transportation Safety Board report found.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Red Sea conflict, Lunar New Year drive January air cargo volumes
Despite the decline in global rates, air freight volumes rose 10% year over year due to shipper concerns.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 2024 -
From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
8 logistics trends to watch in 2024
Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.
By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
The critical need for dangerous goods compliance
Education, resources and regulatory support can help shippers avoid fines and other penalties.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 29, 2024 -
FedEx warns of delivery delays due to winter weather
The company's Express unit has activated contingency plans following "substantial disruptions" at a critical U.S. hub.
By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Holiday demand boosts December air cargo rates
Despite the busier month, Xeneta’s Clive Data Services 2024 outlook remains unchanged with an anticipated 1% to 2% increase in demand.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 11, 2024 -
FedEx Express sees ‘significant headwind’ from reduced US Postal Service volume
Strategic shifts from both carriers complicate efforts to renew their air transportation contract, which expires in September.
By Max Garland • Jan. 3, 2024 -
FedEx redesigns air network to boost speed, profits
The company’s “Tricolor” initiative aims to serve e-commerce growth and shifting volume mix.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Shein, Temu drive 5% air freight spike in November
Shipments from the fast fashion companies are frequently dominating export routes from China and Hong Kong, according to Xeneta’s chief airfreight officer.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
MSC Air Cargo expands service with third 777 freighter
The new aircraft will support its existing flights and add a new route between Hong Kong and Texas.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Air cargo spot rates perk up in October
While prices are picking up, freight forwarders still don’t expect major improvement in the market until the second half of 2024, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023 -
‘Overstaffed’ FedEx tells unhappy pilots they can join American Airlines
Air cargo demand remains down at FedEx and other carriers, but passenger airlines continue to hire pilots at a strong pace, a VP told crew members in a memo.
By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2023 -
FedEx scaling program that reduces air fleet downtime
The logistics giant plans to expand the use of Mojix's inventory tracking platform, which keeps tabs on aircraft parts, beyond the U.S.
By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Long-term air freight commitments rise in September
The increase comes as shipper confidence in the global air freight market stabilizes, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024
Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Nov. 2, 2023 -
Maersk grows air cargo network with LAX gateway
The shipping company opened a 130,000-square-foot facility at the airport, tripling its West Coast handling capacity.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators
While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.
By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times
The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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