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NewsWorsening containership market keeps the pressure on air cargo
The recent deterioration in the ocean shipping market could be pushing more cargo to airfreight following the impact of the Red Sea crisis.In its latest market update, data provider WorldACD said that over the last few weeks air cargo demand and rates from Asia Pacific origins "continue to soar well ...
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NewsYusen Logistics expands Hong Kong Airport feedership operation
Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park. Photo: Yusen LogisticsYusen Logistics (Shenzhen) has started handling import air cargo at its Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park (BLP) site using feeder vessels to transfer cargo from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).In March last year, Yusen Logistics Hong Kong established its own container freight station ...
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NewsWarnings of potential east coast US container port strikes
shutterstock_590908535-3 Photo: Travel mania/ Shutterstock Talks between US ports and port worker representatives over a new labour contract have broken down this week raising the possibility of strike action at east and Gulf coast terminals. Dockworker union the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said it had halted talks ...
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NewsCargojet scoops China-Canada e-commerce freighter deal
Source: BeAvPhoto/Shutterstock.comLogistics firm Great Vision HK Express has contracted Cargojet to provide a scheduled charter service between China and Canada to carry e-commerce volumes.The three-year agreement will see Cargojet operate Boeing 767-300 freighters between Hangzhou and Vancouver a minimum of three times per week.The service started on May 22 and ...
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Malaysia and China boost air cargo connectivity
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Henan Aviation Group Co., Ltd (CHAGC) aimed at boosting air cargo connectivity and logistics between Malaysia and China.This strategic partnership is anticipated to enhance the efficiency and reach of both airport operator groups by establishing new air ...
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IAG Cargo expands Constant Climate network in Europe
IAG Cargo's facility at Strasbourg Airport in France has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products, expanding the company's "Constant Climate" global network.Strasbourg is IAG Cargo’s 29th Constant Climate station in Europe. This latest certification means IAG Cargo now has over 100 approved stations across six continents to ...
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NewsAir cargo heading for double-digit growth in 2024
Booming e-commerce volumes are propelling the air cargo industry towards a double-digit percentage increase in demand this year, although a US crackdown on online shipments could prove a drag later in the year.The latest figures from supply chain data firm Xeneta show that air cargo demand in May increased by ...
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NewsNippon Express launches new Japan-US airfreight service
Exterior view of Columbus, Ohio branch. Photo: Nippon ExpressNippon Express (NX) has launched a new airfreight service from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Japan to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Airport in Kentucky to serve demand in nearby Ohio.The Japanese logistics company said cargo bound for Ohio has until now ...
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NewsChina-Latam air cargo capacity under pressure
Capacity on the China-Latin America trade has been coming under pressure due to soaring demand and the trend is expected to continue into the peak season. A market analysis from Xeneta airfreight analyst Wenwen Zhang shows that air cargo spot rates from China to Latin America have ...
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Logistics UK reiterates call for dedicated logistics minister following election announcement
Logistics UK has reiterated its call for the creation of a dedicated logistics and supply chain minister following the announcement of a general election in the country on July 4.The business group urged all political parties to include the organisation’s call for the appointment of a minister for logistics and ...
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DP World begins Punta Cana airfreight operations
Airfreight operations have begun at DP World’s air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with the arrival of its first freighter aircraft. The multimodal facility at Punta Cana International Airport, first announced in March 2023, has been jointly developed with Grupo Puntacana and built through an agreement between ...
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Worsening box line disruption to have limited air cargo impact
Disruption to container shipping operations out of Asia has unexpectedly worsened over recent weeks but the development is expected to have limited impact on air cargo.The last few weeks have seen the return of port congestion and container shipping capacity shortages out of Asia push up ocean freight rates.Figures from ...
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UN commission examines the creation of negotiable cargo documents for air cargo
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is looking at the creation of a negotiable cargo document that could be used in air cargo to transfer ownership of goods while in transit.Unlike ocean bills of lading, transport documents issued by rail, road and air carriers, which are often ...
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NewsPolar goes for growth
Polar Air Cargo is raising the bar for gender diversity in the industry as it strives to grow its network.At a time when women in the air cargo industry continue to be underrepresented at senior level it’s refreshing to see a majority women-led airline going from strength to strength.Four out ...
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Air cargo looks to index-linked deals in response to a volatile market
Freight forwarders and shippers are increasing the use of index-linked deals due to current industry volatility.Speaking on a webinar from data provider Xeneta and Tiaca, the two organisations said that supply chains were facing unpredictability and elongated transit times in ocean shipping due to the Red Sea crisis.Meanwhile, e-commerce volumes ...
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NewsSupply chains brace for new US-China tariff war
Cargo volumes and supply chain costs for China-US services could come under pressure after US president Joe Biden announced a range of new tariffs on Chinese imports.The president yesterday announced tariffs covering Chinese imports with a value of $18bn, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to solar cells and semiconductors to ...
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Teleport raises the bar for parcel deliveries
Integrated logistics provider Teleport aims to deliver 2m parcels daily by 2025 to match global express players.The Malaysia-based company is ramping up its next-day airfreight delivery services as more cross-border e-commerce volumes flow into southeast Asia.Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive of Teleport, said: “The market is ready. We are ready. We ...
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Lufthansa Cargo targets North America with freighter expansion
Lufthansa Cargo will expand its presence in North America with the launch of a new freighter service and an increase in bellyhold services to other destinations for the summer season.The Frankfurt-hubbed freighter operator will launch a Boeing 777 freighter service to the Mexican city of Monterrey on June 3, with ...
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NewsChallenge Group launches Dubai-Liège freighter flights
Photo Challenge GroupChallenge Group is strengthening its network with a new scheduled freighter service from its home hub Liège (LGG) to Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv (TLV).The service will begin on Thursday May 16. Initially, the service will operate weekly every Thursday, deploying a Boeing 747F aircraft with ...
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NewsIAG Cargo looks ahead to new Dublin-Denver flights
Photo: IAGIAG Cargo can now offer air cargo belly capacity between Dublin (DUB) and Denver (DEN) for the first time with a new route launched by International Airlines Group's (IAG) Aer Lingus.From May 17, IAG Cargo customers will have the opportunity to transport goods directly between DUB and DEN with ...