Why Siemens, Eli Lilly opted to use DHL’s new cold chain service

The temperature-controlled air cargo solution provides flights from Indianapolis to Liège, Belgium, and uses an innovative handling process to allow for more sustainable packaging.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2023

US Postal Service reduces FedEx spend amid transformation plan

The agency is scaling back its reliance on air transport, which spells trouble for FedEx Express.

By Max Garland • May 8, 2023

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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

UPS cuts air network costs as shippers flock to ground transport

With demand falling, the delivery giant is pushing to make more efficient use of its flight capacity.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2023

Geodis’ cross-border delivery service ups capacity with 2 new gateways

The airport facilities in New York and Los Angeles adds to MyParcel's current processing and handling capabilities out of Chicago.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2023

Air cargo shreds paper trail in industry push toward digitalization

Carriers are working to modernize operations. Electronic air waybills are just the first step.

By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2023

Longer term air cargo contracts signal stabilizing market

The number of six month agreements rose to 36% in Q1, up 13 percentage points from Q4 2022.

By Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2023

Ocean carriers push forward with air cargo ambitions despite demand slowdown

Maersk, CMA CGM and other shipping giants are looking toward the skies as they compete with the traditional forwarding model.

By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023

FedEx to combine Ground, Express to advance $6B cost-savings push

The unified company will usher in significant changes, ranging from more rail transport to further reductions in flights.

By Max Garland • April 5, 2023

UPS to open sorting facility at Tampa International Airport

The warehouse will be equipped to sort up to 7,500 packages per hour and support the carrier’s Next Day Air deliveries across Florida’s west coast.

By Kelly Stroh • April 4, 2023

FedEx makes further cuts to Express unit

The carrier is phasing out its MD-11 aircraft as it looks to modernize its fleet and slash costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 22, 2023

From a FedEx pilot: Time is running out to reach a contract

Management's handling of negotiations has inched the pilots union closer to a strike authorization vote, writes union leader Capt. Chris Norman.

By Capt. Chris Norman • March 20, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

NYK sells air cargo operations to ANA

The shipping line shed its subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines as Maersk and MSC continue to strengthen their air operations.

By Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2023

Amazon Air’s network shifts to FedEx, UPS’ hub-centric model: report

The company has ramped up flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking activity at secondary locations.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2023

Air cargo capacity surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Industry players expect the challenging market landscape to continue due to additional summer capacity and subdued demand.

By Kelly Stroh • March 8, 2023

Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones

The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.

By Kelly Stroh • March 1, 2023

FedEx Express to lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments

The growth in deferred packages has given the delivery giant incentive to overhaul its network in a bid for long-term savings.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Kuehne + Nagel looks to grow share of Southeast US air cargo market

The carrier secured an agreement with a regional Alabama airport as shippers and forwarders continue to avoid larger cargo hubs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 24, 2023

FedEx Express pilots union leaders approve strike authorization vote

Although no vote has been called yet, a union representative said customers should know it could happen soon.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

FedEx preps revamp of operations, networks for long-term savings

As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.

By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2023

Amazon pulls back on cargo operations with contractor ATSG

Fellow contractor Sun Country also reported reduced earnings and block hours from the e-commerce giant’s cargo operations.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2023

FedEx Express, pilots union make progress in federal mediation talks

The focus of the contract negotiations now center on pay and contract duration after the parties came to an agreement on retirement issues.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023

MightyFly unveils second-generation drone for express logistics

Over the next year, MightyFly intends to secure business partnerships for proof-of-concept delivery services.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2023

Lunar New Year factory closures curb air cargo rates, demand

Businesses are expected to take advantage of the spot market for the short- and long-term as a way to save costs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 2023

2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023