Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift

Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 24, 2023

The race to scale sustainable airline fuel

With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 18, 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

Inventory excess dampens Lunar New Year air freight demand

Paired with early factory closures, shippers should evaluate forecasts and adjust ordering processes, stakeholders say.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2023

FedEx, Mountain Air Cargo first to deploy Cessna SkyCourier freighter

The new feeder plane, capable of handling containerized cargo, comes as the delivery giant looks to resize its air freight operations

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 11, 2023

FedEx navigated contractor disputes, declining demand in 2022

CEO Raj Subramaniam rolled out transformative plans early in his tenure, but macroeconomic uncertainty clouds the delivery giant's future.

By Max Garland • Jan. 3, 2023

Air freight rates nosedive with shippers flocking to ocean

Businesses are opting for shorter capacity commitments to maintain flexibility, experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 13, 2022

Victoria’s Secret moves freight from air to ocean in bid to save costs

Executives said normalizing freight rates and improved supply chain flow have allowed the retailer to put goods back on boats, a strategy it expects will help save costs through next spring.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2022

MSC Air Cargo takes flight

The carrier launched its commercial operations with a route to Belgium.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 7, 2022

FedEx stands to benefit from new de-icing pads at key cargo airport

The timing for the Memphis International Airport facility's launch couldn’t be better as the busy holiday season ramps up, a FedEx executive said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2022

Lufthansa Cargo adds route to slash delivery times for salmon shippers

The carrier’s newly added A321 freighters are helping the company provide customized supply chain solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2022

MSC Air Cargo prepares to take off ahead of schedule

The carrier will begin weekly services connecting Mexico City, Indianapolis, Frankfurt and Hong Kong using an Atlas Air-operated 777-200F.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 17, 2022

Air cargo volumes, rates continue to plummet ahead of holidays

There is no indication there will be a peak season for air freight, a Xeneta executive said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 8, 2022

DHL Express US shipping rates to jump 7.9% in 2023

The international express shipping provider’s annual price hike outpaces the average increases UPS and FedEx will soon implement.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2022

Maersk expands air cargo services with 2 weekly US-Korea flights

The flights come as the carrier looks to scale its air cargo operations with new hubs and aircraft.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 2, 2022

Amazon Air to add 10 freighters operated by Hawaiian Airlines

The aircraft will be the largest in the online retail giant’s fleet, allowing it to deliver more packages per flight, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2022

Airport-adjacent facilities outpace market average in rent prices: CBRE

Prices will exceed market averages for the foreseeable future, according to an executive with the real estate firm.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2022

Air cargo spot rates keep falling with no sign of a peak season turnaround

As flight capacity continues to be reintroduced, shippers who didn’t bring in cargo early “are likely to find themselves in a stronger buying position,” said an industry expert.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2022

FedEx Express pilots union eyes speedy mediation process, but is ‘not going to settle’

The union hopes to negotiate improvements to its pension plan, Capt. Chris Norman told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022

FAA directs $31M in grants to air cargo infrastructure projects

The funding will go to nine airports to improve the flow of goods throughout the U.S., the agency said in a news release.

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022

FedEx Express, pilots union request federal mediator to resolve contract dispute

The delivery giant stressed that the move will have no impact on its operations or service to customers.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2022

MSC to launch air cargo service

The carrier joins Maersk and CMA CGM in expanding into air freight after pandemic-driven demand spikes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2022

FedEx to hike rates by 6.9% ‘given the inflationary backdrop’

The company is turning up the heat on shipping rates after a turbulent quarter.

By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2022

FedEx ramps up cost-cutting measures after earnings fall below expectations

Global volume declined in Q1, a trend the delivery giant expects to continue throughout the rest of its fiscal year.

By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2022

Air cargo volumes continue dip, but ‘seller’s market’ may soon return: Clive

August's volume drop was softer than the declines seen in June and July, which could be an early sign of demand and rates picking up as peak season nears.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2022

Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves

Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022