Air Cargo: Page 2
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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know
The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.
By Max Garland • June 13, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Nippon Express launches Japan-Ohio air freight service
The overnight delivery route aims to service growing automotive demand in the Midwest.
By Kelly Stroh • June 12, 2024 -
May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption
Market uncertainty looms ahead of a U.S. crackdown on e-commerce goods from China.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2024 -
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
FedEx to pursue air network changes post-USPS contract, CFO says
While the company will still have daytime flight operations, it "will not be as wedded to" that area after the deal expires.
By Max Garland • May 17, 2024 -
Maersk expands air cargo footprint with Miami hub
The 90,000-square-foot facility aims to help improve connectivity to markets in Latin America.
By Kelly Stroh • May 16, 2024 -
Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024 -
Shippers, forwarders jump on air cargo peak season planning
The race to secure market share is driven by looming e-commerce demand and rate changes sparked by conflict in the Red Sea.
By Kelly Stroh • May 13, 2024 -
How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
UPS CEO touts network flexibility in winning US Postal Service contract
Carol Tomé said the carrier offers “an integrated solution that’s very different” from what FedEx can provide.
By Max Garland • April 23, 2024 -
CMA CGM to add Transpacific air cargo service
The carrier will deploy two Atlas Air-operated Boeing 777-200F aircraft ahead of peak season.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 17, 2024 -
Red Sea modal shifts, e-commerce push March air volumes up 11% YoY
Shippers are negotiating shorter-term contracts to keep their options open amid disruptions and an incoming summer capacity boost.
By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2024 -
Deep Dive
FedEx’s network poised for a shakeup after US Postal Service split
Daytime flight operations and pilot staffing are likely targets for reductions once the air transportation contract expires in September, experts say.
By Max Garland • April 10, 2024 -
UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx
The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.
By Max Garland • April 1, 2024 -
FedEx could be ‘weeks away’ from US Postal Service contract decision
The company is pursuing a new air transportation deal that would align with its ongoing network overhaul, Chief Commercial Officer Brie Carere said.
By Max Garland • March 22, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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