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SmartLynx to phase out its A321 freighter operations
SmartLynx Airlines has decided to restructure its fleet and phase out its A321 freighter operations by mid-2025 to focus on passenger operations
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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 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.
Xeneta: First signs of e-commerce uncertainty in February airfreight figures
The first signs of the impact of stricter requirements around e-commerce were visible in February’s air cargo data, while the overall market continued to grow
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
CMA CGM to invest in Chicago hub and US capacity with 777Fs
CMA CGM Group plans to develop a new air cargo hub in Chicago and deploy five new Boeing 777 freighters to expand American air cargo capacity
New carrier Hungary Airlines selects Hactl for Hong Kong flights
Recently launched Hungary Airlines has selected Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) to provide handling services on its new freighter operation to the Asian hub.
US automotive firms welcome Mexico/Canada tariff amendment
US automotive manufacturers have welcomed the White House’s decision to amend tariffs applied to products of Canada and Mexico
SF Airlines adds China-Pakistan route
SF Airlines has launched a new air cargo route between Urumqi in northwest China and Islamabad in Pakistan to meet demand for cross-border e-commerce
Air upside to proposed US China vessel charges?
The airfreight industry could benefit from a proposed new port call fee levied against China-built vessels importing goods into the US
SmartLynx to phase out its A321 freighter operations
SmartLynx Airlines has decided to restructure its fleet and phase out its A321 freighter operations by mid-2025 to focus on passenger operations
Lufthansa Cargo warns of significant disruption due to strikes
Lufthansa Cargo is warning of delays to shipments today as a result of strike action being carried out at airports across Germany
Air Belgium cargo sale falls flat
Plans for the sale of Air Belgium’s cargo business have fallen apart after a court revoked the takeover process
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
Plans revealed for new cargo terminal at Bangalore International
Menzies Aviation and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) have unveiled plans to develop a new 245,000 sq ft greenfield domestic cargo terminal at the airport
Work starts on Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport cargo facility
Construction of a new air cargo facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is underway as the airport aims to offer an alternative to congested airports
UK government ‘minded to approve’ Gatwick Airport runway plans
The UK government has said it is minded to approve Gatwick Airport’s plans to put its northern runway into regular use
Hong Kong International cargo volumes continue to improve
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw its cargo volumes grow again in January after a strong 2024 and the start-up of its three-runway system