July 2021

Logistics UK: Decarbonising airfreight

In June, Logistics UK partnered with Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) to present government with a…

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Rates stable in July but elevated prices expected into 2022

Airfreight prices on major east-west trade lanes remained stable in July — albeit at a high level — and expectations…

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Cargo must capitalise on current airline focus

Ashok Rajan, senior vice president and head of cargo and logistics at IBS Software says air cargo must keep its…

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Japan Airlines completes rollout of IBS Software’s iCargo CTO

Japan Airlines (JAL) has completed the rollout of IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for the management of its…

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Putzger perspective: Freighter options

Shippers are desperate for capacity to make sure their goods get to market. Disruptions and equipment shortages have resulted in…

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IAG Cargo volumes continue to recover in the second quarter

IAG Cargo saw its revenues and volumes improve in the second quarter of the year but demand still lags pre-covid…

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo extends Hong Kong handling deal with Hactl

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has extended its contract with Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl for a further five years. The airline…

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AAPA: Asia Pacific air cargo market “resilient” in June

The Asia Pacific region’s air cargo market has remained resilient — a contrast to the “suppressed” passenger market, according to…

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UK forwarder launches logistics advisory service for Russia and the CIS

UK-based forwarder FSM Logistics has launched a trade and logistics advisory service for Russia and CIS markets. Alfred Stienen, director…

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Sponsored: Tension fabric structures – the sustainable takeoff

Today’s tension fabric structures offer sustainable and flexible building solutions. We live in a world that is constantly striving for…

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Gecas leases out a further six B737-800Fs

Lessor Gecas has announced a deal to lease out six of its B737-800BCFs — two to Russian carrier Atran and…

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Airbus confirms A350 freighter while Boeing mulls all-cargo B777X

Airbus has announced the launch of an A350 freighter while Boeing has confirmed a B777X freighter is under consideration. While…

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DSV Panalpina posts increased H2 revenues as Agility GIL acquisition continues

DSV Panalpina has reported increased revenues and operating profits (ebit) in its interim half-year 2021 financial results. The forwarding giant,…

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IATA: Strongest half-year cargo demand since 2017 but capacity remains constrained

IATA has highlighted the need to re-establish passenger network connectivity to boost bellyhold capacity and ultimately airline revenues, as cargo…

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UPS revenues up despite package volume decline

UPS saw its second-quarter revenues and profits improve on a year earlier despite volume declines as shoppers return to retail…

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Cargo-partner expands air cargo charter ops as demand surges

Freight forwarder cargo-partner is expanding its air charter network in response to rising demand and congestion in ocean and rail…

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Expeditors the latest to outline ongoing air cargo constraints

Congestion and capacity shortages in air cargo are expected to continue as the industry deals with the impact of ocean…

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Mazzeo joins Amerijet as VP global operations

Amerijet has appointed Chris Mazzeo into the role of vice president (VP) of global operations. Mazzeo has more than 30…

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EL AL adds capacity to online portal WebCargo

Israeli airline EL AL will place its cargo capacity on booking portal WebCargo. EL AL Cargo will be rolling out…

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PML promotes Hanley to new sales manager role

Heathrow-based logistics firm Perishable Movements Ltd (PML) has promoted Simon Hanley to the role of sales manager. PML created the…

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