E-commerce logistics
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NewsAir cargo predicted to pick up in second half of 2026
Threatened tariffs will exceed actual implementation levels next year, creating market volatility but a more manageable impact on airfreight demand patterns
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NewsSpeedX opens Chicago airfreight facility
Last-mile delivery network SpeedX has opened a 200,000 sq ft superhub near Chicago O'Hare, boosting capacity to process 30,000 parcels hourly
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NewsUK airfreight to be hit as de minimis exemption to end in 2029
The UK’s decision to end duty-free imports for goods valued under £135 by March 2029 is expected to reduce airfreight volumes into the country
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NewsE-Smart Group orders electric cargo aircraft
Logistics company e-Smart Group has ordered five Beta Technologies electric aircraft as it targets express and life science cargo markets across EU, UK and UAE
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NewsSwissport targets e-commerce with Liege expansion
Ground handler expands e-commerce footprint to 9,000 sq m at LGG with new facility targeting 300 tons daily throughput capacity
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NewsDHL to invest €1bn in India operations
DHL Group will invest €1bn in its India business units as the company looks to capitalise on the country's dynamic market and align with its 2030 growth targets
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NewsSF Express signs up Air One for UK-China flights
Chinese express giant SF Express has partnered with freighter operator One Air to establish regular cargo flights between its Ezhou hub and East Midlands Airport
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NewsAir cargo e-commerce volumes quickly recover after de minimis set back
Air cargo e-commerce volumes have demonstrated resilience following the US decision to end China's de minimis exemption, with trade flows quickly recovering
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NewsWFS to expand Frankfurt e-commerce and forwarding facilities
Cargo handler WFS has secured a long-term lease on two warehouse facilities at Frankfurt Airport’s Cargo City South, positioning to handle up to 100,000 tonnes annually
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NewsHellmann teams up with SkyNet to target e-commerce
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has partnered with SkyNet Worldwide Express to launch an integrated cross-border e-commerce service
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InsightsE-commerce drives air cargo optimism
E-commerce demand is fuelling air cargo growth through the fourth quarter, but fleet shortages and route imbalances are creating operational challenges
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao launch expanded partnership
Doha-based carrier and Chinese logistics giant strengthen alliance with increased charter frequency to enhance global delivery capabilities
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NewsFAA imposes penalties after lithium-ion batteries catch fire during air transport
Recent fires involving lithium-ion batteries shipped via cargo aircraft highlight risks posed by such shipments and prompted the FAA to fine three companies
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NewsUS postal volumes plummet following de minimis suspension
Postal volumes being transported to US - largely by airfreight - have dropped by more than 80% following the country’s suspension of the duty-free de minimis exemption
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NewsMore than 30 postal agencies limit shipments to the US
More than 30 international postal agencies have now paused or limited shipments to the US ahead of the de minimis exemption ending 29 August
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NewsDHL eCommerce completes entry into Saudi market
DHL eCommerce finalises AJEX investment Source: DHL eCommerce DHL eCommerce has finalised its entry into the Saudi Arabian market with the investment in a minority stake of parcel logistics firm AJEX Logistics Services. DHL said the move marks a ”significant milestone” in its expansion into the ”rapidly ...
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NewsCarriers suspend parcels from Europe to US
European carriers have been suspending parcel shipments to the US following the US government's decision to end the de minimis exemption
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NewsChina's e-commerce volumes shift to Europe
E-commerce volumes from China to the US have decreased, while volumes from China to Europe have increased, new research has found
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NewsAsia Pacific picking up the e-commerce slack in China
Asia Pacific has become a greater focus for e-commerce following US tariff and de minimis changes that curbed e-commerce out of China
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NewsShein and Lufthansa Cargo partner on sustainable solutions
China-based e-commerce platform Shein has partnered with Lufthansa Cargo to explore sustainable solutions for its airfreight operation