Alexander and O’Cinneide appointed to posts at Crane Worldwide 
U.S.-based Crane Worldwide Logistics in May welcomed Fachtna O’Cinneide as vice president ... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
Atlas Air welcomes 3 new board members
Gen. Duncan McNabb, Beverly Goulet and Carol Zierhoffer were elected to the Atlas Air Worldw... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
New times, new rules: How the pandemic redefined the carrier-forwarder relationship
With airfreight rates high and cargo capacity limited, cargo carriers and freight forwarders... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
The Power 25: Top forwarders rise above 2020’s capacity crunch
A look back at 2020’s airfreight forwarding trends presents a fairly bleak picture at firs... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
The Power 25: 3 Forwarders to watch in 2021
Dimerco: Missing from this year’s list of Top 25 forwarders is Taiwan-based Dimerco Expres... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
Cargo Chat: Hassett Logistics’ Michelle Halkerston on agile operations
When Illinois-based freight forwarder Hassett Logistics reorganized its corporate structure ... » read more (via aircargoworld.com)
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SwissWorld Cargo’s multi logistics & cargo solutions
Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), offers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions for transporting high-value and care-intensive consignments to more than 130 destinations in over 80 countries. Headquartered at Zurich Airport, Swiss WorldCargo ha... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Dynamic pricing – air cargo's next frontier
As technology and digital solutions become much more integral to the air cargo industry, stakeholders are looking for clear visibility of air freight capacity and pricing leading to a real-time dynamic rates model. Online retailers live by dynamic pricing, the ability to continuously adjust pricing ... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Global air cargo volumes down in May, leaving a question mark over market recovery
Continued market uncertainties and (extended) public holidays contributed to a -4% drop in global air cargo demand in May 2021 versus the pre-Covid level in 2019, according to the latest industry volume, load factor and rates analysis by CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index. To offer a meaningful persp... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Rock-it & Sela team up to support KSA’s growing sports and entertainment market
Event logistics specialists Los Angeles-headquartered Rock-it Cargo (Rock-it) and Jeddah-headquartered Sela Sport Company (Sela) have teamed up to form a global partnership supporting the growing sports and entertainment market in Saudi Arabia and beyond. The partnership brings together a combined e... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
1st North American carrier to approve use of RLP temperature-controlled container
United Cargo has become the first North American carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer’s recently launched Releye RLP temperature-controlled container. Following the approval, United Cargo’s portfolio now includes more than 15 leasable container options designed to keep cargo cool or at a c... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
SAS Cargo extends its ULD partnership with Unilode for 5 years
SAS Cargo has extended its unit load device (ULD) partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions by five years, up to 2026. Through the extended deal, which has been in place since 2011, Unilode will continue to provide ULD management and repair services for the Scandinavian carrier at its Copenhagen h... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Qatar Airways resumes 4 weekly flights to Thailand
Qatar Airways marks a significant milestone in the rebound of international leisure travel with the resumption of four weekly flights to the famed holiday destination of Phuket, Thailand, starting 1 July. In addition to its 12 weekly Bangkok flights, the airline will operate a total of 16 weekly fli... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Emirates SkyCargo provides much needed cargo connectivity to New Zealand
New Zealand has always been a world leader in food production and exports. During the pandemic year, when global supply chains were disrupted due to the suspension of passenger flights, Emirates SkyCargo provided much needed air cargo connectivity through its cargo only passenger freighter flights t... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Etihad Cargo extends ULD management deal with Jettainer
Etihad Cargo has extended its deal with ULD management firm Jettainer to include the management of the carrier’s cool containers. Jettainer has managed and maintained Etihad Cargo’s ULD fleet since 2011, but the airline has now added management of its temperature controlled containers through th... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Cargo-partner pushes iLogistics Center expansion forward as its capacity reaches faster than expected
Logistics firm cargo-partner is pushing forward the expansion of its logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport after it reached capacity faster than expected. The company opened its iLogistics Center two years ago, but the expansion of the facility, originally scheduled for 2024-202... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
GSSAs prep up for next wave of pandemic
One year on, with various countries going through the second or third wave of Covid-19, the demand for air cargo has not been dampened yet. However, the remote working culture has imposed travelling restrictions, especially affecting long haul trips which are ideal routes for cargo and are served by... » read more (via stattimes.com)
JD Logistics launches all new cargo charter flight between China and Thailand
JD Logistics – the transport arm of Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com – is targeting demand to and from Thailand with the launch of a new all-cargo charter flight between Shenzhen and Bangkok. The service was launched in May and although the logistics company did not mention the carrier operati... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Air Canada Cargo announces launch routes for newly converted freighter aircraft
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo have announced the initial list of planned routes for the Boeing 767-300ER freighters scheduled to enter service this fall. Air Canada is in the process of fully converting several of its Boeing 767 aircraft into dedicated freighters in order to fully participate in g... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Bollore Logistics receives TAPA FSR A 2020 certification for its CDG airport hub
Bolloré Logistics has received TAPA FSR A 2020 certification (Transported Asset Protection Association – Facility Security Requirements) for its operations at its Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport hub. The certification, which was awarded after an audit process, confirms the logistics company... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)