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Putzger Perspective: Air cargo’s Mexican wave
In May, Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to expand its footprint in Mexico the following month with the addition of Monterrey to its network, serving the airport once a week with a Boeing 777 freighter in tandem with Felipe Angeles airport (AIFA), the designated freighter gateway for the nation’s capital. Other ...
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InsightsHandler dnata aims for innovation in air cargo
Ground handler dnata is preparing for the future of aviation with the introduction of new digital and autonomous innovations that the company hopes will meet the need for data driven supply chain operations.Speaking from the Emirates Group’s innovation hub in Dubai, dnata senior vice president UAE cargo and global cargo ...
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InsightsAfrican air cargo returns to growth as carriers look to the east
The African airfreight market has had a difficult couple of years, but there are now signs of improvement and the sector is positive about the outlook.IATA figures show that last year African carriers saw cargo demand decline by 1.8% year on year, following on from what was a weak 2022.The ...
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Putzger perspective: Cargo demand flies but can aviation keep up?
Aircraft supply chains are struggling to meet demand from airlines and the impact is taking its toll on air cargo operations. The aviation industry is struggling with a massive disconnect. Demand is robust. While air travel continues to surge, air cargo traffic has shown unexpected strength, with double-digit year-on-year increases ...
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US freight forwarders take note: new guidance clarifies export compliance responsibilities
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a document outlining best practices and responsibilities for freight forwarders engaged in international trade.This information is critical for freight forwarders to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and mitigate risks associated with export compliance.The guidance brings clarity to the roles and ...
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InsightsRecovering transpacific market needs more lift
Capacity growth on the transpacific trade lane needs to continue to match a recent surge in e-commerce volumes.An unexpected surge in demand in November and December rescued airlines’ peak season, which had looked rather tepid in October.“It was a good peak season, especially from Asia to the US,” says Shawn ...
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Are wholesale UK airport slot allocation reform changes necessary?
The UK Government’s consultation on proposals to reform the airport slot allocation system closed in early March and while undoubtedly there is room for improvement, cargo could lose out.It has been 50 years since the global slot system was last updated and while improvements are needed in a few specific ...
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Putzger perspective: Maxed out
Boeing is in hot water over the safety of its 737 Max planes, leaving the industry with many questions about the future of the plane manufacturer’s production and supply chains. If the garage that services your car operated in the same manner as Boeing, you probably would go elsewhere without ...
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Air cargo momentum grows in India’s State of Tamil Nadu
India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu is rapidly expanding air cargo infrastructure and throughput handling.The state hosts India’s second-largest air cargo capacity with a total share of 28.3%, according to national government statistics.The state also has the highest number of container freight stations (CFSs) and Warehouse Development and Regulatory Authority ...
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InsightsWhat's driving Asia-Europe trade?
E-commerce is proving key for Asia-Europe trade, even as the Red Sea - Suez Canal shipping crisis throws up near-term opportunities.Trade flows have been sent into chaos amidst the outbreak of global conflict. Attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea is just the latest conflagration to have forced a ...
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Putzger perspective: New alignments - to passenger aircraft
Some carriers appear to have lost their appetite for freighters with plans to scale back conversions, but is cargo still valued? Global Crossing Airlines is changing direction. The Miami-based carrier has pressed the pause button on the expansion of its cargo operations in order to fly more passengers. Furthermore, company ...
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Airfreight's role in the Red Sea shipping crisis takes shape
Supply chains continue to be under threat due to the Red Sea shipping crisis, and airfreight is busy establishing its role in the situation.Since October 19 last year, missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels have caused fractures in the international supply chain.But with approximately 15% ...
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Airfreight forwarding 2024: Riding turbulence and embracing new skies
As the echoes of November's dynamic airfreight markets faded, two distinct melodies have lingered: the hum of resilience in the face of adversity and the soaring anthem of adaptation.The Baltic Air Freight Index, propelled by forward bookings and a renewed hope for a smoother peak season, climbed an impressive 17.2% ...
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InsightsOptimising air cargo processes with advanced technologies
Airfreight companies have battled through many challenges but advanced technologies are set to help the industry grow.The air cargo sector has witnessed a steady ascent, despite challenges from lingering supply chain issues, labour shortages, and capacity constraints.Other negative factors such as high fuel costs, regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and the ...
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Red Sea shipping disarray sees Kerry’s air business hot up
There has been much speculation about whether the Red Sea crisis and the consequent rerouting of ships from the Suez Canal in Egypt to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa is impacting airfreight and to what extent.Some airlines and forwarders have said they are receiving more interest from shippers, ...
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InsightsSurvey: Air cargo optimistic for the year ahead
Air Cargo News recently carried out a survey of airfreight professionals and found the majority are expecting market conditions to improve this year.The air cargo industry is optimistic the market will improve in the coming year, with expectations that both volumes and rates will increase in 2024.A survey of more ...
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Putzger perspective: Pass the duct tape!
The Boeing 737 has become a headache for the airframer following a series of issues that have emerged with the aircraft model. Yet again the Boeing 737 Max has hurled Boeing into the headlines as a 737-9 was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon in the US ...
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InsightsOvercoming challenges in the Nordic region
The Nordic region’s current airfreight market remains testing for its air cargo gateways, its freight carriers and the various other elements of its air-related supply chains.For many of these companies, tonnages are significantly down on the heights of the Covid pandemic period while others have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. ...
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Putzger perspective: Collaborating to solve industrial strife
For about 24 hours it looked as though two of the three largest integrator air hubs in the US could be hit by work stoppages right in the finale of the seasonal shopping frenzy. Ground workers at DHL’s Americas hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport had downed tools on Thursday, ...
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What impact will the Border Target Operating Model have on airfreight?
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will be rolled out this year, but there is still a lack of clarity from the UK government over how it will work.The BTOM will see new security and Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls apply to goods imported from the European Union (EU) in a ...