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Heathrow shutdown disrupts cargo operations
Cargo operations at Heathrow Airport have been disrupted following a power outage that has seen the airport shut down for the day
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A virtual integrator role for airlines in e-commerce
Airlines are missing out on an opportunity to profit from the fastest-growing segment of air cargo, although they are ideally positioned to take advantage
U-Freight thrives off China's evolution
Simon Wong has developed U-Freight as China has evolved to become the most powerful trading nation in the world
Gearing 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
Putzger 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
Trade 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
E-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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Air cargo demand and rates stable after LNY peaks and troughs
Airfreight demand and rates have stabilised over the last couple of weeks following the highs and lows caused by the Lunar New Year
Cathay Pacific cautious but optimistic on cargo following strong 2024
Cathay Pacific saw cargo revenues, volumes and yields increase last year, although the company is “cautiously monitoring” the impact of geopolitical developments
Air France KLM Cargo sees volumes rise but revenues fall
AFKLMP saw its revenues decline in 2024 despite cargo traffic and volumes improving due to limited exposure to the fast-growing Asia market.
Heathrow shutdown disrupts cargo operations
Cargo operations at Heathrow Airport have been disrupted following a power outage that has seen the airport shut down for the day
China cargo rate surge flattens following tariff rush
A surge in spot rates out of China and Hong Kong due to a rush to get goods into the US following tariff announcements and a quarter-end pickup appears to be easing off
Lufthansa Cargo predicts a year of volatility, growth and space constraints
Lufthansa Cargo is predicting the air cargo market will grow in 2025 despite market volatility and capacity constraints
Cargojet flies to Mumbai for first time
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet has carried out its first flight to Mumbai in India following a record year for revenue in 2024.
Japan Airlines partners with Kalitta Air on Tokyo-Chicago cargo flights
Japan Airlines and Kalitta Air have signed a codeshare agreement for regular cargo flights on the Narita-Chicago route from May
FedEx orders more freighters as revenues improve in Q3
Express giant FedEx has announced the order of eight Boeing 777 freighters and 10 ATR 72-600 turboprops as third-quarter profits and revenues both improved
Cathay's cargo volumes up 12% in February
Cathay Cargo’s February airfreight volumes were up more than 10% year on year, despite the Lunar New Year holiday slowdown
CMA CGM bids for Air Belgium’s cargo operations
CMA CGM has submitted a bid for the cargo business of Air Belgium following a court decision to revoke Air One Belgium’s takeover
DHL expects express to continue nabbing forwarding marketshare
DHL Group plans to focus more on express air cargo shipments in the future using the integrator business model
Infinity Logistics recognised for best practice in payment
UK-based Infinity Logistics has become the first logistics firm to be awarded a government-backed award that recognises best practices in payment
US Airforwarders Association members 'highly concerned' about tariff impact
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned that the sudden implementation of tariffs is creating uncertainty amongst its members
K+N sees air volumes climb but profits slide in 2024
Kuehne+Nagel registered an increase in airfreight volumes last year despite “challenging market conditions” but operating profits for the division came under pressure
UK's Newcastle Airport reveals new cargo hub plans
Newcastle Airport in the UK’s northeast has revealed plans to develop a new cargo hub that it hopes will cater for exports from the region
ACN Awards: Cargo hub of the year category spotlight
The Air Cargo News Awards team is looking for air cargo hubs that have demonstrated innovation and invested in market-leading services
Swissport renews cargo handling license at Zurich Airport
Swissport has been awarded a ground handling license to manage air cargo logistics at Zurich Airport (ZRH) for another seven years until 2032