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Putzger Perspective: Smaller freighters have fallen out of fashion
Smaller freighters are dropping out of the skies. FedEx is retiring about one fifth of its 757 freighter fleet. Next year Atlas Air will end flying eight 737 cargo planes for Amazon – one year ahead of their contract expiry. The same goes for 17 B767Fs that Atlas is currently ...
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InsightsAutomotive: Driving air cargo success
For air cargo carriers and forwarders who handle automotive logistics alike, there is plenty of business to be done in this specialised segment of the airfreight sector, but there are also challenges to be overcome.Lufthansa Cargo, part of Germany’s national flag-carrier airline group, is one of the carriers that transports ...
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New UK government shines spotlight on aviation
The new government came into power one month ago and it is encouraging that several initiatives have already been announced to support the aviation sector.Airfreight has a critical role to play in boosting economic growth, already contributing £230m of the £185bn logistics businesses add in value to the UK economy.Recent ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: UK logistics sector primed for airfreight growth
The appointment of a new government will provide a significant opportunity to create a policy environment in which the logistics sector can thrive and support economic growth for the whole of the UK.According to Logistics UK, the injection of the appropriate investment, incentives and the right partnerships with government could ...
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InsightsEnergy sector tightrope for brokers
Outsize and general air cargo capacity alike is in short supply for energy charters against a backdrop of heated political debate on the energy transition.“Fragile” is how one executive described the state of their energy supply chain. And, from the logistics operators’ perspective, the picture is not much better. Much ...
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Putzger perspective: E-commerce shipments face rising pressure
These days no industry event would seem complete without at least one firm verdict from the podium that e-commerce is going to be the driver of air cargo growth. If you’re not in e-commerce, you may as well pull down the shutters and retire. On the regional scene, such predictions ...
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InsightsAirbus anticipates A350F demand growth
Airbus is primed for A350F growth this year with potential for orders from customers in Asia and the US.Asia and the US both hold promise for new orders of the A350 freighter, according to the aircraft manufacturer.Senior director freighter marketing Bernard de l’Estoile notes that Airbus is currently in consultation ...
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InsightsAir cargo rates and volumes continue to soar in May
Airfreight rates continued to rise in May while demand also continued to beat last year's levels.The Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) shows that in May rates from Hong Kong to North America increased 9.1% year on year to $5.53 per kg.From Hong Kong to Europe rates paid by forwarders are ...
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InsightsRoad feeder providers rally around demand
Road feeder services heavyweights Wallenborn and Jan de Rijk discuss how air cargo market trends are impacting the sector and why e-commerce has its drawbacks.2024 has so far delivered a remarkably different air cargo market to last year, but the key question for road feeder services (RFS) providers is does ...
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InsightsFAA grants Amazon permission to fly drones beyond line of sight
Source: Amazon The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Amazon permission to operate parcel delivery drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Until now e-commerce giant Amazon’s drone operations in the US have been limited to being in line of sight, meaning they need to ...
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Putzger Perspective: Air cargo’s Mexican wave
In May, Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to expand its footprint in Mexico the following month with the addition of Monterrey to its network, serving the airport once a week with a Boeing 777 freighter in tandem with Felipe Angeles airport (AIFA), the designated freighter gateway for the nation’s capital. Other ...
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InsightsHandler dnata aims for innovation in air cargo
Ground handler dnata is preparing for the future of aviation with the introduction of new digital and autonomous innovations that the company hopes will meet the need for data driven supply chain operations.Speaking from the Emirates Group’s innovation hub in Dubai, dnata senior vice president UAE cargo and global cargo ...
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InsightsAfrican air cargo returns to growth as carriers look to the east
The African airfreight market has had a difficult couple of years, but there are now signs of improvement and the sector is positive about the outlook.IATA figures show that last year African carriers saw cargo demand decline by 1.8% year on year, following on from what was a weak 2022.The ...
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Putzger perspective: Cargo demand flies but can aviation keep up?
Aircraft supply chains are struggling to meet demand from airlines and the impact is taking its toll on air cargo operations. The aviation industry is struggling with a massive disconnect. Demand is robust. While air travel continues to surge, air cargo traffic has shown unexpected strength, with double-digit year-on-year increases ...
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US freight forwarders take note: new guidance clarifies export compliance responsibilities
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a document outlining best practices and responsibilities for freight forwarders engaged in international trade.This information is critical for freight forwarders to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and mitigate risks associated with export compliance.The guidance brings clarity to the roles and ...
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InsightsRecovering transpacific market needs more lift
Capacity growth on the transpacific trade lane needs to continue to match a recent surge in e-commerce volumes.An unexpected surge in demand in November and December rescued airlines’ peak season, which had looked rather tepid in October.“It was a good peak season, especially from Asia to the US,” says Shawn ...
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Are wholesale UK airport slot allocation reform changes necessary?
The UK Government’s consultation on proposals to reform the airport slot allocation system closed in early March and while undoubtedly there is room for improvement, cargo could lose out.It has been 50 years since the global slot system was last updated and while improvements are needed in a few specific ...
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Putzger perspective: Maxed out
Boeing is in hot water over the safety of its 737 Max planes, leaving the industry with many questions about the future of the plane manufacturer’s production and supply chains. If the garage that services your car operated in the same manner as Boeing, you probably would go elsewhere without ...
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Air cargo momentum grows in India’s State of Tamil Nadu
India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu is rapidly expanding air cargo infrastructure and throughput handling.The state hosts India’s second-largest air cargo capacity with a total share of 28.3%, according to national government statistics.The state also has the highest number of container freight stations (CFSs) and Warehouse Development and Regulatory Authority ...
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InsightsWhat's driving Asia-Europe trade?
E-commerce is proving key for Asia-Europe trade, even as the Red Sea - Suez Canal shipping crisis throws up near-term opportunities.Trade flows have been sent into chaos amidst the outbreak of global conflict. Attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea is just the latest conflagration to have forced a ...