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InsightsTrade constraints trouble African air cargo market
Africa’s air cargo market is still constrained by trade barriers and challenges as well as geopolitical conflict, but there are positive changes happening
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InsightsE-commerce supply chains set for change with future de minimis cancellation
The planned future cancellation of the de minimis exemption in the US is set to shake up shake-up of e-commerce supply chains
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InsightsAir cargo needs to remain vigilant for security
There is a critical need for unwavering vigilance and continued innovation within the air cargo industry to maintain security
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InsightsCarriers jump on air cargo demand as Southeast Asia prospers
Manufacturing and export activity in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, although the future is far from certain
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InsightsAirbus explains decision to put Beluga airline to bed
Last month Airbus decided to close its ABT operation just 14 months after gaining its AOC. So what went wrong?
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Unsustainable sustainability
IBA has found that one third of respondents regarded supply chain disruptions as the most critical challenge for the aviation industry in 2025
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InsightsAsia–Europe trade lane strong but complex
The Asia–Europe trade lane performed well in 2024, but 2025 will partly depend on economic conditions in both regions that are difficult to map out precisely
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InsightsStakeholder engagement priority for Heathrow
Heathrow Airport’s focus on stakeholder engagement is proving crucial for its cargo redevelopment and role in a digitalisation project for truck handling operations
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Is the air cargo party coming to an end?
There are mixed opinions on how air cargo demand will pan out this year, with doubts over the longevity of e-commerce growth and sea-air modal shift
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InsightsHow robust airfreight services can help drive business growth
Efficient and flexible logistics solutions are key to growth as air cargo business in Asia Pacific continues to grow ahead of other regions worldwide
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InsightsConverted aircraft operators looking for freighter mileage
BBAM A321P2F undergoing conversion. Source: BBAM Risk averse freighter operators are seeking younger conversions, while overcapacity and passenger feedstock demand blight the market, according to aviation consultant Cirium. Age isn’t just a number in the freighter conversion business. In fact, every year matters when it comes to ...
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InsightsLatin America lifted by e-commerce
Photo: Avianca Cargo Rates and yields have climbed in Latin America as imports soar, with freighters shifted elsewhere. Airports in Latin America are looking to beef up their cargo infrastructure. They need to boost capacity to cope with a surge in e-commerce that has swept into the ...
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InsightsAir charter steps up for humanitarian aid again in 2024
Ben Dinsdale. Photo: Air Charter Service The air charter industry has once again this year stepped up to humanitarian crises around the globe, highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft in moving essential goods. This year, the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far ...
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Pricing smoke and mirrors
Photo: William Potter/ Shutterstock Parcel shippers were hit with peak season surcharges but carriers’ pricing gambles didn’t pay off. Digitalisation has made some headway in the industry, but it appears to have failed to move the needle significantly when it comes to pricing. Witness the parcel sector, ...
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InsightsTop 20 cargo airports: Hong Kong retains top spot
Photo: Fedor Selivanov/ ShutterstockAirport Council International (ACI) World’s latest annual dataset indicates an overall decline in air cargo traffic for 2023, while cargo traffic remains concentrated in the world’s main hub airports (see the top 20 table at the end of the article).Global air cargo volumes are estimated to have ...
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InsightsFreight forwarders face complex challenges
Source: ShutterstockAs we close out 2024, it’s clear that freight forwarding in the US is navigating a complex web of challenges and opportunities. From labour disputes to natural disasters and tightening regulatory frameworks, the air cargo and logistics sector continues to be at the forefront of US economic resilience.Members of ...
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InsightsPutzger perspective: No freighters to the rescue
Unpainted 767F at Boeing Everett factory. Photo: Thiago B Trevisan/ Shutterstock The gap between demand and capacity growth is widening as supply chain issues continue and newbuild freighters become more elusive. Companies that are looking to get hold of widebody freighters have been faced for some time ...
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InsightsA tale of two airports
Photo: European CargoTwo UK airports are undergoing major changes, but only one of these airports will become more involved in air cargo.Manchester Airports Group (MAG) have announced a £1.1bn investment to expand London Stansted Airport, but made no reference to expanding freight services at its subsidiary operation.The fact that freight ...
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InsightsScaling up open source software
Andreas Nettstrater (Lleft) and Henk Mulder. Photo: Open Logistics Foundation/ IATACollaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.The Open Logistics Foundation, a European organisation that focuses on developing open-source solutions, and trade association, IATA are cooperating to advance digitalisation ...
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InsightsSAF leads the way for aviation emissions reduction but has its challenges
The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that in 2018 2.4% of total C02 emissions came from commercial aviation