Insights
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InsightsA year of highs and lows for charter brokers
Tariff-related surges in demand gave the charter market a boost in 2025, but the year has not been without its challenges
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InsightsAir cargo employees look for greener pastures
Edge Insight survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction among air cargo professionals, with stress and limited career advancement key concerns
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InsightsForwarders prepare for another year of volatility
Freight forwarders are preparing for the new year by expanding into new trade lanes, reducing costs, and investing further in technology
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InsightsLarge widebodies to surge over coming decades
Global jet freighter fleet set to expand 50% by 2044 as large widebodies gain market share over mid-sized aircraft, Transport Research Advisory forecasts
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InsightsTop 20 cargo airports: Steady as they go
Global air cargo traffic at airports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching a record 127m metric tonnes due to maritime disruptions and accelerating e-commerce demand
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InsightsAir forwarders see truck fraud as a global threat
Organised cargo theft has evolved from localised crime to a sophisticated global threat exploiting fragmented logistics systems
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InsightsAir cargo continues to battle dangerous goods issues
Industry confidence in dangerous goods handling remains strong internally but drops sharply when assessing supply chain partners
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InsightsAir cargo chases markets
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its ninth B777 freighter as the air cargo sector continues to show resilience despite challenging economic conditions
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InsightsGlobal freighter fleet expands amid shifting trade patterns
The global freighter fleet has expanded significantly in recent months, with Boeing delivering 20 B777-200Fs in the first half of 2024
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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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InsightsTranspacific trade: Carriers seek access routes to buoyant southeast region
The Transpacific trade lane has seen a shake-up this year with the rollout of tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption, but what are the longer term implications?
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InsightsLogistics UK: Airport expansion to boost cargo connectivity
Recent approvals for runway expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton present opportunities to boost the UK's 2.6m tonne annual airfreight volumes
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InsightsTech not raw materials is barrier to mass SAF production
Technology deployment rather than raw material availability represents the primary constraint on SAF expansion, according to new research by IATA
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InsightsAirbus on track for H2 2027 A350F delivery
Airbus reports steady progress on the A350F production timeline following resolution of the Spirit AeroSystems supply chain challenges that previously delayed the programme
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InsightsTop 25 cargo carriers: Major gains in 2024
2024 proved to be an outstanding year for air cargo volumes as the industry benefited from disruption to ocean shipping and an e-commerce boom
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InsightsForwarders gain from vertical specialisation and customs services
Forwarders that embrace agility, specialise in specific verticals, and offer value-added services proved a winning combination during the first half of 2025
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InsightsOpportunities exist for air cargo despite tough outlook
Air cargo faces a tough end to the year as a result of shifting trade and tariff policies, but there are still plenty of opportunities for companies
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InsightsPutzger Perspective: US air cargo supply chains adjust
Washington has implemented duties on several key air cargo segments and has more verticals in its crosshairs
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InsightsConservation efforts drive animal air transport
Animal air transport demand is growing and airlines are investing to make sure they can fulfil their responsibilities to relocate animals to natural habitats, specialist facilities and zoos
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InsightsNavigating the currents of change in air cargo
The air cargo and freight forwarding industry is navigating evolving global economics, shifting trade policies, and a relentless drive for efficiency