Asia Pacific still driving demand for air cargo
February 16, 2012
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region will take delivery of around 9,370 new aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus
AirNet gains in Air Cargo market
January 31, 2012
Logistics managers with time-critical cargo on their hands may opt for charter option
IATA notes decline in Asia Pacific air cargo volume
January 4, 2012
The International Air Transport Association announced global traffic results for November showing a weaker air cargo market compared to levels attained earlier in the year.
New FAA rule focuses on pilot fatigue for passenger airlines; cargo airlines are exempted
December 22, 2011
Air cargo operators are not required to comply within this rule, as it would be too costly compared to the benefits generated in this portion of the industry, according to the FAA.
Regional air cargo markets in stark contrast
December 7, 2011
Even if government intervention averts a banking crisis it is unlikely that Europe will avoid a brief recession, maintain air cargo analysts
IATA revises air cargo forecast for 2012
December 7, 2011
The immediate short-term outlook is dim, said analysts
Air cargo: Lufthansa rolls out alternate plans to deal with ban on night flights starting next week
October 20, 2011
Faced with the prospect of not being allowed to fly its cargo planes at night, Lufthansa Cargo said earlier today it is working on contingency plans to, once the night flight ban takes effect on October 30.
Air cargo: TSA elects not to go forward with December 31 U.S inbound air cargo screening deadline
October 13, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced that it no longer plans to proceed with intended plans to accelerate the deadline for screening United States-bound air cargo to December 31, 2011.
Air cargo concerns surface in the EU
October 10, 2011
Amid the many other worries troubling the Eurozone, comes news that states are falling behind in their commitments to improve the region’s notoriously inefficient air traffic management
United Cargo and Forward Air sign logistics agreement
October 4, 2011
In a deal announced yesterday, United Continental Holdings signed a new logistics agreement between United Cargo, the cargo division formed by the merger of United and Continental Airlines, and Forward Air, Inc.
Leading Air Cargo Carriers: Hong Kong calling
October 1, 2011
World air cargo traffic will triple over the next 20 years, with most of the growth being driven in the Asia Pacific marketplace. Is it any wonder that the biggest players in the industry are investing heavily in the region?
Asia Pacific air cargo will bounce back
September 21, 2011
The brighter picture painted by the International Air Transport Association contained some disappointing news as well. Asia Pacific carriers have been hit by a dramatic downturn compared to 2010.
Having a national policy will benefit air cargo shippers
September 20, 2011
The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to accelerate its timetable for implementing new and more efficient air traffic procedures, a key pillar of a needed National Airline Policy.
Air cargo analysts see a slightly brighter picture
September 20, 2011
The International Air Transport Association announced an upgrading of its industry profit expectations
Air cargo shippers still waiting for new Boeing freighter’s debut
September 19, 2011
Shippers anticipating the launch of Boeing’s the 747-8 Freighter have been disappointed by the cancellation today
Taxes and regulations thwart air cargo growth
September 7, 2011
With the air cargo market continuing its decline, shippers are demanding that global governing bodies reassess their positions on taxes and new regulations
Air cargo: UPS increases reach of early morning Next Day Air service
August 15, 2011
The company said that this effort consisted of adding or improving coverage for roughly 1,300 ZIP codes, adding that for deliveries by 8 a.m. UPS said it now serves more ZIP codes and businesses than any of its competitors, as well as serving more ZIP codes with regular 10:30 a.m. next-day delivery service than any other carrier.
Reality check for air cargo
August 3, 2011
The air cargo industry “is living in several different realities,” reports the International Air Transport Association
Air cargo: EU set to charge U.S. airlines for carbon tax
July 28, 2011
An edict from the European Union (EU) focused on emissions reduction is drawing the ire of the United States Congress and the air cargo industry.
Air Cargo: Energy is King
July 19, 2011
As fellow blogger – Mike Regan – notes in a recent fine article by Jeff Berman, “there has never been a period of volatility in fuel prices like there has been in the last year."
