Insights – Page 2
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Freighter shortage ahead
The air cargo market should be prepared for future capacity constraints as both production freighters and aircraft feedstock for conversions are scarce
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InsightsHong Kong strives to stay on top
Hong Kong International (HKIA) showed why it is the world’s busiest cargo airport and, despite the challenges, the work it is putting in to stay top during the TIACA Executive Summit 2025
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Air cargo in low gear
It's unlikely e-commerce de minimis changes will cause another surge in airfreight, while peak season projections are underwhelming
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InsightsTop 25 Forwarders: K+N leads the pack as demand bounces back
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) retained its position as the top airfreight forwarder last year as the market continued to grow at a rapid rate
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InsightsOman onboards Swissport and completes first Netherlands flight
Oman Air Cargo has apppointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands and completed its first flight to the country
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InsightsLogistics UK: Revenue certainty would boost SAF production
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill was introduced to the UK Parliament on 14 May and, if passed, will establish a revenue certainty mechanism
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InsightsForwarder focus: Shippers reconfigure supply chains as forwarders adapt
Shippers have been reshuffling their supply chains since the most recent tariff unrest began and freight forwarders have had to adjust to the new business landscape
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InsightsPutzger perspective: More of the same in e-commerce?
The unexpectedly abrupt détente in the US-China trade war not only slashed tariffs on regular imports but also cut the US levy on e-commerce parcels originating in China
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InsightsHeavylift: When size is everything and money is no object
Today’s shippers are more cost-conscious than ever, but there are still situations when airfreight is needed to fly unwieldy objects around the world
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InsightsE-commerce transforms skies over Latin America
Latin American airfreight carriers are adding air cargo capacity as they anticipate healthy demand off the back of trade that appears safe from tariff disruption
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InsightsTariff turbulence: Why US forwarders are essential in times of trade uncertainty
The latest round of tariff announcements from Washington has again cast a long shadow over the freight and logistics industry
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InsightsIATA champions five e-commerce strategies
IATA is advocating five strategies for the air cargo industry to optimise e-commerce business
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Trade troubles
The trade war has shaken the global trade landscape and the air cargo industry is feeling the strain, not least in the freighter conversion market
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InsightsAfrican carriers rise above trade barriers
African air cargo carriers face ongoing political and economic challenges, but they equally have promising growth opportunities
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InsightsPrecious metal logistics thrives in current uncertainty
The airfreight market is facing a testing year but there is one sector that could benefit from geopolitical disruption – precious metal logistics
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Balancing predictability and pricing
The new US administration wasted no time to upset established orders with moves on trade flows and geostrategic alignments
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InsightsAir cargo outlook survey: Industry remains optimistic despite challenges
The results from the latest Air Cargo News industry outlook survey are in and respondents are feeling positive despite some real concerns
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InsightsFreight forwarders look to capitalise on trade volatility
After reporting improving volumes and profitability in the fourth quarter, forwarders are facing a volatile start to 2025
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InsightsGearing up for change in automotive logistics
The automotive logistics sector is adapting to developments in vehicle electrification and connectivity; resilience and agility; sustainability; and digital mobility
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Shifting e-commerce currents to hit air cargo
The future of e-commerce as a driver of air cargo growth has been called into doubt as the US looks to limit de minimis shipments entering the country