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Air cargo dodges trade woes in May but the outlook remains difficult
The latest monthly figures produced by analysts and consultants show that air cargo had another lucky escape in terms of demand levels in May
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Oman Air weighs up widebody freighters and focuses on quality
Mike Duggan has been focusing on driving efficiencies at Oman Air Cargo since joining one year ago and is now considering widebody freighter capacity options
Awery champions the value of technology
Change management and an understanding of the value of technology remain core to Awery’s business development
Logistics UK: Revenue certainty would boost SAF production
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill was introduced to the UK Parliament on 14 May and, if passed, will establish a revenue certainty mechanism
Forwarder focus: Shippers reconfigure supply chains as forwarders adapt
Shippers have been reshuffling their supply chains since the most recent tariff unrest began and freight forwarders have had to adjust to the new business landscape
Putzger perspective: More of the same in e-commerce?
The unexpectedly abrupt détente in the US-China trade war not only slashed tariffs on regular imports but also cut the US levy on e-commerce parcels originating in China
Heavylift: When size is everything and money is no object
Today’s shippers are more cost-conscious than ever, but there are still situations when airfreight is needed to fly unwieldy objects around the world
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Air cargo dodges trade woes in May but the outlook remains difficult
The latest monthly figures produced by analysts and consultants show that air cargo had another lucky escape in terms of demand levels in May
IATA: Air cargo demand climbs again in April
Seasonal demand, front loading of shipments to avoid tariffs and lower fuel prices helped air cargo demand rise again in April
De minimis exemption change hits China-US air cargo demand
Air cargo demand between China and the US fell in the first full week of the end of the de minimis exemption for packages transported to the North American country
Forwarder focus: Shippers reconfigure supply chains as forwarders adapt
Shippers have been reshuffling their supply chains since the most recent tariff unrest began and freight forwarders have had to adjust to the new business landscape
Heavylift: When size is everything and money is no object
Today’s shippers are more cost-conscious than ever, but there are still situations when airfreight is needed to fly unwieldy objects around the world
DSV and UNICEF expand airfreight aid partnership
DSV will provide more in-kind flights during humanitarian emergencies as part of a strategic partnership expansion with UNICEF
US tariff reprieve for EU
Supply chains were given another brief respite this week after the US government delayed a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports until 9 July
Logistics UK: Revenue certainty would boost SAF production
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill was introduced to the UK Parliament on 14 May and, if passed, will establish a revenue certainty mechanism
Putzger perspective: More of the same in e-commerce?
The unexpectedly abrupt détente in the US-China trade war not only slashed tariffs on regular imports but also cut the US levy on e-commerce parcels originating in China
Oman Air weighs up widebody freighters and focuses on quality
Mike Duggan has been focusing on driving efficiencies at Oman Air Cargo since joining one year ago and is now considering widebody freighter capacity options
Lufthansa Cargo targets a return to the top three
Lufthansa Cargo is targeting a return to the top three global air cargo carriers in terms of volumes over the coming years
SAL and GCL agree collaborative deal
In news from the transport logistic trade fair being held in Munich this week (together with Air Cargo Europe, between June 2 and 5), Saudi Arabia-based logistics and supply chain services provider SAL Saudi Logistics Services has signed a partnership agreement with Global Critical Logistics (GCL)
GEODIS launches GEODIS AirSmart to minimise emissions
Logistics services provider GEODIS has launched GEODIS AirSmart, a new low carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to airfreight.
Kuehne+Nagel appoints new head of sales
Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Shirley Sharma Paterson as global head of sales, effective 1 August
Scan Global Logistics’ revenues rise on the back of airfreight demand
Scan Global Logistics saw revenues improve in the first quarter of the year, thanks in part to the performance of its airfreight business
Silk Way unveils new SW AFEZCO brand and Alat Logistics Center
Baku, Azerbaijan freighter operator Silk Way has launched two strategic brands: SW AFEZCO (the Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company) and the Alat Logistics Center.
Heathrow forms new Cargo Community Steering Committee
London Heathrow International Airport has brought together a range of freight stakeholders into a new collaborative body called the Cargo Community Steering Committee
Maastricht Aachen Airport agrees deal with ECS Livestock
In the latest news from the Air Cargo Europe trade show being held in Munich, Germany, this week (June 2-5 ), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has announced a new partnership with equine transport specialist ECS Livestock.