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Ukraine crisis, rising fuel costs drive up air cargo surcharges
Airspace restrictions have also rendered some flights between Asia and Europe economically infeasible, said Flexport executive Neel Jones Shah.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
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FedEx Express taps Richard Smith, son of founder, as next CEO
High demand, fleet electrification and pivotal contract negotiations are on the docket for FedEx Express. Now, Smith is preparing to take the lead.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
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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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Gap diversifies sourcing after Vietnam lockdowns delayed deliveries
The apparel retailer will source more from Mexico and Central America this year after paying more to airfreight in product from overseas.
By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2022 -
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Long flights, grounded fleets: How the war in Ukraine could alter heavy airfreight capacity
Many planes capable of transporting heavy goods are part of fleets from Ukraine and Russia.
By Max Garland • March 4, 2022 -
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Air Canada will add 3 freighters in 2022 to diversify, maintain cargo growth
The airline temporarily converted some of its passenger aircraft to all-cargo configurations in 2021. Now, it's adding permanent all-cargo flights.
By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Omicron leads to slower air cargo processing speeds in Atlanta
Fewer workers are available to process and move cargo. This is clogging throughput in a transport mode meant for speed.
By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Cathay Pacific cuts air cargo capacity after Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 restrictions
The omicron variant is casting a long shadow over air transport.
By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Air cargo gave congestion-challenged shippers a lifeline in 2021
Companies paid soaring rates to avoid port delays and mitigate production snags by taking to the skies.
By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Maersk to manage Unilever's ocean and air transport via control tower
The goal of the partnership is three-fold: to improve visibility across Unilever's supply chain, to boost efficiency and to cut down on emissions.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2021 -
Cargo handling delays clog airfreight volumes in November
Air cargo rates jumped 8% from October to November while capacity, still below pre-pandemic levels, rose 0.5%, according to Clive Data Services.
By Max Garland • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Toymaker Ty air ships products for the holidays to avoid port congestion
More companies are taking their freight to the skies as the holidays begin, sacrificing the cost-effectiveness of ocean shipping to ensure products arrive in time.
By Max Garland • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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DHL orders 9 converted freighters from Boeing as airfreight demand jumps
Orders for Boeing freighters have already surpassed the company's highest-ever annual order tally, according to its CEO.
By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2021 -
Air cargo demand rises, rates soar as shippers prepare for peak
The cost to ship goods by air rose 155% in October when compared to pre-pandemic levels. But high ocean shipping rates and port congestion have some shippers considering airfreight.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions
The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022 -
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Air cargo capacity set for winter boost as airlines add Transatlantic flights
A new rule allowing vaccinated international travelers into the U.S. is leading airlines to add flights — welcome news for shippers in need of air cargo space.
By Max Garland • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Air cargo delays likely at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak
The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season.
By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Air cargo industry leaders target 10% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030
Scaling an alternative to crude oil has been highlighted as a critical piece in reducing emissions as shipper interest in sustainability grows.
By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2021 -
Shanghai terminal closure further strained air cargo capacity in August
COVID-19-related disruptions have sparked noticeable swings in availability and spot rates, even as capacity recovers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Deep Dive
Aircraft emissions present a roadblock to supply chain sustainability goals
FedEx's Chief Sustainability Officer says true aviation sustainability "is an intractable problem." Will environmentally conscious shippers move away from airfreight?
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Geodis leases freighter to secure capacity in tight air cargo market
The forwarder said the A330-300 aircraft, which is leased for a minimum of five years, will also fly between China and Europe during peak season.
By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Air cargo carriers shift operations as Shanghai disruption drags on
Changes due to disruption at Shanghai Pudong International Airport have already affected at least one major shipper.
By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks
From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Shanghai airport terminal closure leads logistics firms to expect cargo delays
China has implemented strict measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, leading to strains on already-limited air cargo capacity out of the country.
By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2021 -
Tight ocean market, peak preparations drive strong demand for airfreight
But capacity is tight, and there are "no signals that the inter-continental passenger market is going to recover anytime soon," Clive Managing Director Niall van de Wouw said in a statement.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Customs workers in Canada reach agreement, end slowdown that threatened supply chains
The four-year tentative agreement applies to nearly 9,500 border services officers and follows work-to-rule actions by Canada Border Services Agency employees that began Friday.
By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 9, 2021
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