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NewsUS airfreight forwarders warn of cargo backlogs as government shutdown continues
The US Airforwarders Association warns the federal government shutdown could disrupt air cargo operations as TSA, FAA and CBP workers continue without pay
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NewsDHL combats US trade complexity with consolidated clearance service
DHL Global Forwarding has introduced a consolidated customs clearance service targeting US imports as businesses grapple with increased compliance costs
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NewsCathay Cargo first to use Hong Kong-GBA Fresh Lane
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to deploy the new Air-Land Fresh Lane system, enabling improved temperature-controlled transport of perishables
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NewsUS and China extend tariff truce until November
China and the US have agreed to extend their tariff truce for another 90 days, avoiding the addition of levies of more than 100%
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NewsAir cargo market faces the impact of latest US tariffs
The air cargo market is facing more uncertainty as the US has today implemented higher tariffs on dozens of countries
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NewsAfA highlights need for air cargo infrastructure funding
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has stressed the need for more investment in air cargo infrastructure at airports in the US
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NewsUS places air cargo restrictions on Mexico
The US government has placed restrictions on Mexico's air cargo operations in response to what it said is "abuse" of a 2015 agrement
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NewsNegotiable air cargo document gains UN commission approval
Plans to develop a negotiable cargo document that can be utilised by air cargo have taken another step forward after gaining UNCITRAL approval
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NewsAir cargo grapples with increasingly complex compliance requirements
Air cargo is grappling with increasingly complex compliance requirements as governments respond to emerging security risks and chop and change tariffs
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NewsHeathrow third runway plans set for government backing?
Reports suggest that UK chancellor Rachel Reeves could back plans for the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports to help fuel economic growth
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NewsUS customs proposes changes to de minimis rules
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has unveiled its planned changes to de minimis rules in response to growing e-commerce volumes
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NewsIATA calls for international coordination when addressing security threats
IATA has called for international cooperation when developing future security requirements following the introduction of "disjointed" security measures last year
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NewsDevelopment of negotiable air cargo document progresses
A negotiable air cargo document would allow the transfer ownership of goods while in transit
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NewsAir cargo's "wait and see" approach to US tariffs and positive demand outlook for 2025
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe air cargo industry is taking a wait and see approach to the likely impact of potential new US tariffs and stricter regulatory requirements for e-commerce shipments.At the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum industry leader session, panellists were asked their opinion on how the possible implementation of stricter ...
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NewsAustralia the latest to add stricter requirements for European/CIS air cargo
Australia has joined the US and Canada in adding stricter security requirements for cargo originating from European and CIS countries. From September 26, the country will require that cargo being transported on passenger aircraft destined for the country should only be tendered from shippers with whom the forwarder has an ...
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Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss to add SAF costs into airfreight surcharge
Lufthansa Group-owned Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have announced they will begin to include the cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in their Airfreight Surcharge (ASC).The two cargo businesses said that starting on January 1 2025, they would include a SAF blending quota of an initial 2% for departure from ...
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NewsUS customs clamps down on vague cargo descriptions
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is clamping down on the use of vague descriptions of shipments submitted through the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS). CBP said that from October 7, carriers and other parties electing to file ACAS data to CBP are required to provide a precise description of ...
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Canada joins the US in implementing stricter requirements for European air cargo shipments
Canada has joined the US in the sudden implementation of stricter security requirements for Europe- and CIS-based air cargo shippers importing goods into the country. Following the announcement of the new requirements, Air Canada Cargo warned shippers that they face an embargo unless they can meet the new requirements. The ...
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NewsUS customs crackdown on e-commerce yet to impact freighter capacity
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) crackdown on e-commerce shipments into the US over recent weeks has yet to impact freighter flight numbers into North America.Late last week, CBP announced it had suspended "multiple customs brokers" from its Entry Type 86 Test programme that covers the duty-free import of ...
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Logistics UK reiterates call for dedicated logistics minister following election announcement
Logistics UK has reiterated its call for the creation of a dedicated logistics and supply chain minister following the announcement of a general election in the country on July 4.The business group urged all political parties to include the organisation’s call for the appointment of a minister for logistics and ...