Air Cargo

No single country can absorb the trade flow from China to the U.S., and likely contenders are already growing faster than capacity.

Scott Case explores the reasons behind the recent FedEx lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce.

FedEx, as expected, posts subpar fiscal 2018 fourth quarter, full-year results

FedEx sues U.S. Department of Commerce claiming trade restrictions are difficult to meet and places additional burden on common carriers to ensure shippers comply.

UPS is hosting workshops to help women-owned small businesses gain access to global export markets.

Market expert writes about the latest tensions in the Mideast and how that might impact air and sea cargo, as well as supply chains.

Although some Chinese economic indicators are flashing warning signals, Yunda, STO, YTO, and ZTO are still on fire.

The Trump administration is considering levying tariffs on the remaining $300 billion of Chinese exports to the United States so far unaffected by duties. Freight Intel, FreightWaves’ proprietary research group, […]

Mexico became the first country to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) when its Senate approved it by a vote of 114 in favor to 4 against on June 19. […]

The FreightWaves Intel Group surveyed over 800 carriers, shippers and brokers about the entry of Amazon into online freight brokerage. Read about the survey’s results and what respondents think Amazon will do to their businesses.

Will UPS take a harder pricing line on Amazon now that FedEx is gone from the air express picture?

The FreightWaves Freight Intel Group is producing research culled from FreightWaves SONAR and other sources. Read about its first several research papers and how to learn more.

Amazon to add 15 B737800 freighters through lease with GE’s Aircraft leasing unit

Integrating technology into the freight forwarding process can provide a never-before-seen level of transparency, paving the way for faster and safer shipping.

The US logistics industry is making strides in overcoming macro volatility by a focus on IT improvements and shipper-carrier relationships

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the growth of pharmaceuticals and life sciences cargo at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the airport’s agreement with Amerstdam Schipol Airport.

Donald Broughton explains the harm that tariffs can do to the economies of the United States, the country(ies) that tariffs are imposed on and the global economy.

North Dakota has no restricted air spaces, a favorable climate for testing drones, and a government that is keen on growing its UAS industry.

Lufthansa Cargo forms dedicated unit to capitalize on cross-border e-commerce

The good news is that Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates thinks that U.S. third-party logistics providers’ (3PLs) revenues will grow at a 7.7 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]

Senior Vice President Michael Zahra replaces co-founder Tony Di Benedetto less than a week after company inks deal with Air Canada.

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at the airlines’ and air cargo carriers’ need for pilots today and for the forthcoming future. Many factors are contributing to this ongoing need; ecommerce is a major factor.

FedEx and Amazon part ways on US air services with both probably the better off for it

FedEx Express terminates its domestic air delivery business with Amazon to focus on broader e-commerce market

Market expert Scott Case writes about an innovative program at Miami-Dade International Airport that generates revenue while helping the citizens of Brazil receive e-commerce purchases much quicker than ever before.

Market expert Donald Broughton writes about the numerous consequences of a U.S. Mexico trade war and the damage that will be done on both sides of the border.

FedEx Express creates flex-time driver category that will supplement full time workforce

Atlanta and Amsterdam Airports sign an MoU to develop better air cargo processes to support goods moving between the two big markets

Volvo and Mack used trucks are now backed by factory warranties of up to 24 months and 250,000 miles for parts and labor on certain components.

Amazon rolls out new hybrid drone design with independent sensors for enhanced safety

CharterSync provides freight forwarders a quick way to source aircraft within the air cargo charter market.

Market expert Henry Byers examines the U.S.-Chinese trade war and its impact on imports and the broader economy.

Freightos will offer real-time quotes and booking on Europe’s third-largest air carrier as part of the company’s growing online freight marketplace. IAG Group, the holding company for British Airways and […]

Agreement between Canada’s largest airline and Drone Delivery Canada creates a platform to roll out autonomous cargo aircraft on a large scale.

Market expert writes about how current trade issues between the U.S. and China, the U.S. and Mexico and the U.S. and the EU may disrupt supply chains and cause economic problems.

Military members under the age of 21 can now apply for inclusion in an FMCSA pilot program for younger drivers.

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the decline in global air cargo traffic; the only bright spot is in Latin America. Read why!

Flexport hired a former White House trade and economic advisor in a bid to harness research from the digital first forwarder’s datasets and to help customers navigate the shifting sands […]

Airlines will have 10 days to replace slats in 737 MAX and 737 NG aircraft

Airline Garuda Indonesia has been ordered by an Australian court to pay A$19 million (US$13.14 million) in penalties for air cargo price fixing as part of a massive international cartel. Australian penalties of A$132.5 million (US$91.64 million) have so far been levied against 14 airlines.

Third-party logistics providers will see their growth dented by the threatened tariffs on Mexican imports. The question is by how much?

FedEx says it will launch year-round Sunday deliveries next January, and will siphon off all of its business tendered to the US Postal Service

Air Transport Services Group deepens its credit line as it prepares for increased demand for its aircraft and services

DHL, FedEx and UPS have dominated the global express market for years but recently, China’s express providers (including YTO Express, STO Express and SF Express) have been nipping at the […]

Air cargo market expert explores the fascinating process of moving livestock – particularly horses – by air.

A looming workforce supply gap in the freight forwarding sector has caused the industry to reach out to over one million high school students.

Old Dominion has made a commitment to donate up to $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at how Amazon is using partners in both the U.S. and Europe to expand its operations in both regions.

Market expert Scott Case writes about the air cargo operations at Alaska Airlines, which not only serves Alaska, but the entire U.S. market.

Amazon.com has inked a 20-year, $100 million deal to build an air cargo complex in Lakeland, Fla. near the center of the state.

Saudi Arabia Customs successfully transported a container to the Port of Rotterdam using blockchain for the packing list and commercial documents.

Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about issues that are impacting the air freight market.

Chill winds from the Chinese economy have caused Australian freight forwarder Wiseway to downgrade its anticipated China/Australia freight volumes and earnings.

UPS completes major modernization of its ground hub in Louisville, a key node in its network

Amazon.com breaks ground on its air hub in Cincinnati suburb of Hebron, Ky

Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.

UPS triples the number of destinations for Saturday export service to US.

Good day, Truck makers have been insisting that medium-duty truck owners are starting to look for the same type of data analytics and remote diagnostic capabilities that long-haul operators have […]

Forward Air names Chris Ruble COO, Matthew Jewell chief commercial officer

Kuwait, Middle East-based logistics provider, Agility, generated consolidated revenues of 378.8 million Kuwaiti Dinar (US$1.25 billion) in the first quarter of 2019, the company reported today. That’s a 1.9 percent increase on the revenues generated in the first quarter of 2018.

Cathy Roberson, an aviation market expert, writes about the effect Amazon is having on U.S. airports.

Beijing has sworn to institute countermeasures to combat a huge increase in tariffs, from 15 percent to 25 percent, that have been imposed by Washington on $200 billion worth of a wide range of Chinese goods. A set of high-level, last-minute, talks yesterday to postpone or prevent the tariffs failed.

Freighter aircraft deployments and additional business handled for the U.S. Department of Defense helped raise first quarter earnings and revenue by double-digits for cargo aircraft leasing company Air Transport Services […]

Brexit has not been explicitly blamed for the sale of Bombardier’s Northern Irish operation, but the EU withdrawal is a strong suspect, in putting 3,600 jobs at risk.

Market expert Scott Case has written about the use of dynamic pricing in airfreight. Long-used to sell passenger seats on airplanes, dynamic pricing is new to airfreight – but will likely be used extensively going forward. Read Scott’s take on the why’s and wherefore’s of the move.

Company looks to get sticky with SMB traffic with one-month initiative.

No stakeholder will be spared the consequences of the move.

Company about to move the delivery cheese again.

Is US airfreight due for a resurgence after 20-year hibernation?

World’s largest ocean freight forwarder sees volume growth thanks to Asian export markets and its niche plays in pharma and healthcare.

Bottom line comes in light. Investors wary to unimpressed.

After two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX rattled the company, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is expected to report its earnings Wednesday, highlighting the financial toll of the flawed aircraft.  

In the wake of the 737 MAX crashes and subsequent worldwide grounding of the aircraft, Boeing reports its earnings, which are down for the quarter.

Cathy Morrow Roberson explains what makes Miami International Airport (MIA) special, and what the airport, airlines and air cargo companies are doing at that particular facility to facilitate cargo. Learn more about MIA in this article.

The “e-Commerce Revolution” is the hot topic for the upcoming CNS Partnership Conference next month in Miami. FreightWaves interviews CNS President Michael (Mike) White for an inside look at the e-commerce challenge for the air cargo industry and how the conference will tackle it.

The U.S. is proposing $11 billion in tariffs on European Union goods because of allegations that Airbus received that amount of subsidies when it launched the Airbus 380, thereby harming U.S. interests. Read Jesse Cohen’s explanation of the articles proposed for tariffs and what the tariffs might do to the air cargo and maritime industries.

Air cargo market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the ongoing efforts to increase security in air cargo operations. Read about the latest measures and how they impact the movement of freight.

Air cargo volume in Europe continues to decline. Read market expert Cathy Morrow Roberson’s take on the reasons why this is occurring and if there are options available to improve the volume.

American Airlines has lengthened the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft through August 19. American joins other airlines in this action. What is Boeing doing to fix the aircraft, and what is the FAA doing from a regulatory perspective?

The grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has caused many problems; it has also created an opportunity for freight forwarders. Read a market expert’s take on the situation.

WebCargo by Freightos has acquired India-based Air Freight Bazaar, with the intent of expanding its footstep in global air cargo digitalization.

Global air freight demand hit a three-year low in February, down 4.7 percent from last February, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Around the world, consumers are clamoring for more seafood. Read how airlines and airports are working to move more seafood more quickly around the world.

Sabrewing Aircraft Company has developed an unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft that is now closer to being a commercial reality, with it getting an order for 10 aircraft from the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island (ACSPI).

Busy border city 22nd Mexican market to get UPS service.

Air cargo volume is down year-to-date. Learn what air cargo companies are doing – and not doing – to generate greater volume and revenue.

The drop in cargo ton miles was consistent with market expectations.

Auto sales are declining, but the National Automobile Dealers Association still expects strong sales for 2019, plus the one area where Amazon is losing and opposition to Canada’s carbon tax grows.

In part two, the company’s global airfreight market report is featured and provides a demand outlook for global airfreight by region along with insight on cost inflation, capacity and pricing.

Today’s Pickup: March 27, 2019

Service first FAA-sanctioned drone flight for routine, contractual deliveries.

Bendix is now making its advanced safety systems available for retrofit for models where it was not factory-installed. Plus, U.S. finds little support for postal rate changes, detention time increasing and air cargo boom may be over.

The U.S. may move ahead with its plan to withdraw from an international rate setting forum if a compromise allowing countries to self declare rates falls through.

20% revenue growth YOY on cargo and mail helped a lot.

The entire Boeing 737-MAX fleet is now grounded following an FAA decision that followed similar decisions by China, the U.K. and others.

Digital tenders of DG documents now in effect for air commerce.

Digital communications making progress, but not as fast as hoped

Colleran replaces Subramaniam in the post.

If the world’s fleet of 737 MAX 8 aircraft were to be grounded for some period of time until a fix is found, how much impact would that have on air cargo?   

CEO Appel says 2019 restructuring of postal, e-commerce unit to drive 2019 profitability.