Air Cargo: Page 2
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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 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/Supply Chain DiveTrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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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 Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Deep Dive
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 Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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 Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Parcel delivery provider Maergo shuts down
The startup struggled amid more aggressive pricing from top carriers, former employees said on LinkedIn.
By Max Garland • July 29, 2024 -
Dimerco launches peak season charter capacity
The new Shanghai-to-Chicago service responds to expected freight constraints on air and ocean lanes.
By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024 -
Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office
Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024 -
How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston
Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024 -
Air freight industry anticipates surging peak rates
Shippers are expected to benefit from long-term capacity agreements or remain "at the mercy of the market," according to a Xeneta report.
By Kelly Stroh • July 10, 2024 -
Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.
By Larry Avila • July 8, 2024 -
Amazon expands air cargo operations with Sun Country Airlines
The carrier will operate eight additional 737 freighters for Amazon, which is adjusting its airfreight strategy.
By Kelly Stroh • July 3, 2024 -
FedEx preps for $500M headwind after US Postal Service split
The delivery giant aims to aggressively reduce costs tied to air cargo operations following the contract's Sept. 29 expiration.
By Max Garland • June 26, 2024 -
Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know
The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.
By Max Garland • June 13, 2024 -
Nippon Express launches Japan-Ohio air freight service
The overnight delivery route aims to service growing automotive demand in the Midwest.
By Kelly Stroh • June 12, 2024 -
May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption
Market uncertainty looms ahead of a U.S. crackdown on e-commerce goods from China.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2024 -
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
FedEx to pursue air network changes post-USPS contract, CFO says
While the company will still have daytime flight operations, it "will not be as wedded to" that area after the deal expires.
By Max Garland • May 17, 2024 -
Maersk expands air cargo footprint with Miami hub
The 90,000-square-foot facility aims to help improve connectivity to markets in Latin America.
By Kelly Stroh • May 16, 2024 -
Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024