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

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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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DHL Express takes step toward zero-emission logistics with 12 electric aircraft

The company will use the electric aircraft for regional feeder routes starting in the U.S., primarily for the Southeast and West Coast.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2021

'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis

Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2021

Shippers struggle to land carrier space despite preparing for peak early

The looming capacity crunch and other challenges throughout the order-to-delivery process mean retailers not already preparing for peak will have a bumpy holiday season, experts say.

By Max Garland • July 29, 2021

Levi's diverts freight to East Coast amid 'challenge in Long Beach'

The decision was one of several actions Levi Strauss took to mitigate supply chain disruptions in Q2, according to CEO Chip Bergh.

By Edwin Lopez • July 12, 2021

Lower inventories offset rising transport costs in 2020: report

A lack of inventory may have caused supply chain challenges, but it also led to a 15% decrease in logistics costs in 2020, according to CSCMP's Annual State of Logistics Report.

By Edwin Lopez • July 8, 2021

Airfreight demand returns to pre-pandemic levels, but capacity could take longer to materialize

The transpacific lane won't be the first to benefit from the return of passenger planes and belly capacity. Freighters expect their services will be in demand into next year.

By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2021

HB Fuller leans on 'strong supplier relationships' to navigate shortages, tight freight market

Strategizing for a "ship stuck in the Suez is exactly what they're set up to do," an executive said of its supply chain team.

By Matt Leonard • July 1, 2021

JFK seeks to modernize 'inefficient cargo operation' with new facility for airfreight handling

The $145 million project will develop a 350,000 square-foot facility that includes modern technology, such as an automated vertical racking system.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2021

USPS considers setting longer benchmarks for 32% of first-class packages

The agency said the changes would support increased package volumes, create network efficiencies and allow for more transportation time for long-distance delivery.

By A.B. Brown • June 28, 2021