Air Cargo: Page 3
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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 Max Garland • April 24, 2023 -
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 Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, prolonged supply shortages and dangerous geopolitical tensions across global supply chain networks.
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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 Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2023 -
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 Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023 -
FedEx to combine Ground, Express to advance $6B cost-savings push
The unified company will usher in significant changes, ranging from more rail transport to further reductions in flights.
By Max Garland • April 5, 2023 -
UPS to open sorting facility at Tampa International Airport
The warehouse will be equipped to sort up to 7,500 packages per hour and support the carrier’s Next Day Air deliveries across Florida’s west coast.
By Kelly Stroh • April 4, 2023 -
FedEx makes further cuts to Express unit
The carrier is phasing out its MD-11 aircraft as it looks to modernize its fleet and slash costs.
By Kelly Stroh • March 22, 2023 -
Opinion
From a FedEx pilot: Time is running out to reach a contract
Management's handling of negotiations has inched the pilots union closer to a strike authorization vote, writes union leader Capt. Chris Norman.
By Capt. Chris Norman • March 20, 2023 -
US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo
Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.
By Max Garland • March 16, 2023 -
NYK sells air cargo operations to ANA
The shipping line shed its subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines as Maersk and MSC continue to strengthen their air operations.
By Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2023 -
Amazon Air’s network shifts to FedEx, UPS’ hub-centric model: report
The company has ramped up flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking activity at secondary locations.
By Max Garland • March 9, 2023 -
Air cargo capacity surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Industry players expect the challenging market landscape to continue due to additional summer capacity and subdued demand.
By Kelly Stroh • March 8, 2023 -
Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones
The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.
By Kelly Stroh • March 1, 2023 -
FedEx Express to lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments
The growth in deferred packages has given the delivery giant incentive to overhaul its network in a bid for long-term savings.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023 -
Kuehne + Nagel looks to grow share of Southeast US air cargo market
The carrier secured an agreement with a regional Alabama airport as shippers and forwarders continue to avoid larger cargo hubs.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 24, 2023 -
FedEx Express pilots union leaders approve strike authorization vote
Although no vote has been called yet, a union representative said customers should know it could happen soon.
By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023 -
FedEx preps revamp of operations, networks for long-term savings
As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.
By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Amazon pulls back on cargo operations with contractor ATSG
Fellow contractor Sun Country also reported reduced earnings and block hours from the e-commerce giant’s cargo operations.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2023 -
FedEx Express, pilots union make progress in federal mediation talks
The focus of the contract negotiations now center on pay and contract duration after the parties came to an agreement on retirement issues.
By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023 -
MightyFly unveils second-generation drone for express logistics
Over the next year, MightyFly intends to secure business partnerships for proof-of-concept delivery services.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2023 -
Lunar New Year factory closures curb air cargo rates, demand
Businesses are expected to take advantage of the spot market for the short- and long-term as a way to save costs.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 2023 -
2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?
Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023 -
2023 outlook
Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift
Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 24, 2023 -
The race to scale sustainable airline fuel
With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Inventory excess dampens Lunar New Year air freight demand
Paired with early factory closures, shippers should evaluate forecasts and adjust ordering processes, stakeholders say.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2023