Policy

Cargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G “economic calamity”

By Rebecca Jeffrey

Cargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid…

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Hong Kong looks to form logistics bureau

By Damian Brett

Hong Kong freight forwarders have welcomed a new standalone transport and logistics bureau given the heightened importance of supply chains…

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Heavy lift looks to recovery from pandemic pressures

By Michael Mackey

Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey. The heavy…

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Hong Kong sets strict air cargo crew quarantine

By Rebecca Jeffrey

The Hong Kong Government will tighten the quarantine measures for air cargo crew as part of its efforts to minimise…

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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo

By Damian Brett

US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption…

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How air cargo is responding to climate change

By Brandon Fried

In his latest column, Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association, reports on a recent survey they carried…

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Calls for all-cargo specific regulatory framework in aviation

By Damian Brett

Air cargo industry players and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) are pushing for the development of an all-cargo…

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Border operating model: Airfreight explained

By Alex Veitch, Logistics UK’s general manager of public policy

The government recently updated its Border Operating Model (BOM) document, which provides useful, plain-English information on how to navigate the…

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New ICAO SecGen urges states to lift flight restriction for air cargo

By Damian Brett

Air cargo will play an increasingly important role in the world’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and member states should…

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UK’s CHIEF customs declaration system to end in 2023

By Damian Brett

The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will close the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system that…

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