Time:matters adds new France office
Time-critical logistics firm time:matters has opened an office in France as it looks to strengthen its presence in western Europe
US automotive tariffs to put ‘enormous pressure’ on supply chains
New US tariffs of 25% on automobiles and automobile parts coming into the country will drive up costs and put “enormous pressure” on supply chains
Trump announces 25% automotive tariffs
US president Donald Trump has announced import tariffs of 25% on automobiles and automobile parts coming into the country
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
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
Lufthansa Cargo recaps most unusual 2024 shipments
An aircraft turbine, a red panda and unique artwork were amongst the most unusual shipments transported by Lufthansa Cargo in 2024.
DHL reveals its most unusual deliveries of 2024
DHL has revealed five of the most extraordinary shipments that it carried out in 2024
Heavylift supply chains thrive
Moving outsize and extremely heavy loads by air is a specialist business and a thriving one, according to the carriers, freight forwarders and handlers that are experts in the sector.
Automotive: 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.
NEO completes urgent automotive charter flights
German cargo charter broker NEO Air Charter has completed a programme of twenty air cargo charters from Spain and Portugal to the UK, carrying urgent automotive components.
Air Charter Service notes changing automotive supply chains
Charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has noticed a change in electric vehicle (EV) supply chains since the start of 2020.
Qatar Cargo revs up with new automotive product
Qatar Cargo has launched a new product catering for the transport vehicles.
Rock-It acquires Dell Will Customs Brokers
Rock-It Global, the provider of time-critical freight forwarding and logistics services for the live event, entertainment, sports, and broadcast industries, has acquired customs broker Dell Will to drive growth in the motorsports sector.
Rhenus Logsitics adds reusable car transportation container
Rhenus Logistics has launched a reusable car transportation container for air cargo as an alternative to wooden crates.
DHL Express suspends delivery of certain US parcels
DHL Express has temporarily suspended the transportation of some parcels to the US following the implementation of new requirements for higher value shipments
Air cargo confident on e-commerce
E-commerce will continue to be a growth market for air cargo thanks to emerging markets and ongoing consumer demand for speedy delivery