Air Cargo

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    How air cargo shippers can prep for Lunar New Year

    Importers should maintain communications with suppliers and diversify shipping modes and routes.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    2025 air cargo market poised for growth

    December volumes were up 11% year over year, with global spot rates resting at $2.99 per kilogram.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

    Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    FedEx targets growth in 4 customer segments

    Network changes and new capabilities aim to snag market share in healthcare and automotive B2B, U.S. e-commerce, global air freight and Europe.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains

    The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Air cargo market maturity helps avoid ‘peak of all peaks’ in November

    Proactive capacity management contributed to a 12% YoY increase in the global air cargo spot rate since the start of peak season, compared to 25% in 2023.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.

    Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Air cargo demand remains on course for double-digit growth in 2024

    October volumes were up 11% year over year despite disruptions like the dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike

    Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Global disruptions, e-commerce drive September air cargo volumes

    Extreme weather and labor unrest are putting shippers and forwarders to the test, making October a 'whole new ballgame,' said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    Why FedEx still doesn’t have a new contract with its pilots

    A federal mediator rejected a union request to be released from supervised negotiations as pilots push for better pay and retirement benefits.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025

    Next year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    DHL Express expands peak season air cargo capacity

    The logistics company plans to deploy freighters and expand its ground handling network to meet growing e-commerce demand.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

    The White House is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Shippers, forwarders prep for turbulent air cargo market

    With e-commerce demand already up 30% year to date, peak season activity is expected to heat up, according to a report from Xeneta.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    CMA CGM Air Cargo’s Transpacific service takes flight

    The route will be operated by Atlas Air, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago using a B777-200 freighter.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Port of Seattle confronts cyberattack outages

    The most significant impacts are occurring at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

    By Matt Kapko • Aug. 27, 2024
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    How air cargo shippers can prepare for de minimis fallout

    Changes to the exemption threshold could be implemented soon. Here’s how supply chain managers can prepare.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    UPS plans surge fee for all China-to-US imports

    The charge is based on billable weight and will impact 12 other countries and territories, starting Sept. 15.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Air cargo resurgence unhindered by July global IT outage

    Although the crisis caused rates to spike to their highest level this year, demand still increased 13% year over year during the month.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

    E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    DHL Express launches surcharge ahead of peak season

    The logistics company attributed the fee to heightened seasonality as China-based e-commerce volumes grow.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
  • A Federal Express cargo plane flies over Nickerson Beach on July 20, 2022 in Lido Beach, New York, United States.
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    FedEx strengthens China e-commerce access to US

    The delivery giant is bolstering its FedEx International Connect Plus offering as cross-border demand booms.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Parcel delivery provider Maergo shuts down

    The startup struggled amid more aggressive pricing from top carriers, former employees said on LinkedIn.

    By • July 29, 2024