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

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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

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

With limited fuel alternatives, UPS air cargo emissions continue to rise

Large air carriers have rolled out plans to trim greenhouse gases, but remain far off from meeting their ambitious goals.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022

Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight

Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2022

Amazon Air's Newark hub fallout adds to its 2022 logistics stressors

Plans for a hub in New Jersey have dissipated, complicating the company's ability to more quickly serve northeast customers.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2022

Brands to continue higher airfreight spend despite added cost

The decision to ramp up airfreight is more about being decisive than about increasing weeks of supply, one executive said.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2022

Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022

Transatlantic airfreight capacity improves as passenger airlines ramp up summer flights

A demand rebound for flights between Europe and North America is adding space for cargo shipments.

By Max Garland • June 7, 2022

Carriers, shippers grapple with how to cut emissions in airfreight

The airfreight industry is rolling out environmentally-minded initiatives. Will it be enough for shippers to stick with the emissions-heavy mode?

By Max Garland • May 18, 2022

CMA CGM, Air France-KLM sign exclusive air cargo partnership

The France-based companies will combine their cargo networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services.

By Max Garland • May 18, 2022

Shanghai airport sees two-thirds capacity drop following COVID-19 lockdowns

Export volume has shifted to North China, but airports have encountered backlogs "and rates have increased a lot," said Crane Worldwide Logistics.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2022

War in Ukraine, China lockdowns spur 'a step back' for air cargo

The disruptions are stymieing recovery in an industry that has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2022

FedEx will test drone delivery for more efficient middle mile logistics

Using vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft would improve both volume availability and service reliability, FedEx Express executive Joe Stephens said.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains

The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.

By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022

FedEx names Raj Subramaniam to succeed Fred Smith as CEO

Smith, the company's founder, will become executive chairman, ending a highly influential era as CEO.

By Max Garland • March 29, 2022