Navigating the new normal

As the world scrambled for toilet paper and essential goods, the deeper question about the fragility of international supply movements

60 Seconds With … Andries Retief

Andries Retief joined DHL Supply Chain in 2009 in South Africa and has since held various roles in Finance, Transport,

Maintaining a compliant cold chain

The pandemic really transformed the cool chain landscape. One of the biggest changes was the surge in demand for temperature-sensitive

From packaging to precision

Cold chain logistics, in particular, stands out as one of the most time-sensitive and care-intensive cargo segments. Innovative approaches in

Solving supply chain challenges

Digitalisation is often seen as a tool to drive efficiency and cut costs in the supply chain, but it presents

Dangerous goods shipments under the spotlight

With the global focus increasingly on the rise of e-commerce, a critical challenge has emerged for airlines when it comes

Security in the States

Freight forwarders operate in a dynamic environment where change is constant, demanding readiness and flexibility at all times. This has

Evaluating the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on global trade

The return of Trump-era tariffs is stirring up talk about global trade and how to fix long-standing problems. The earlier

WCAworld: Uniting independent freight forwarders for global strength and reach

You’re an independent freight forwarder navigating an industry filled with towering multinationals that seem to have resources and global reach

Airfreight helps holiday e-commerce soar across the US and Latin America in 2024

With stocking stuffers in higher demand and more readily available than ever, the sight of packages peppered on doorsteps this

Mexico increases trade barriers for Chinese imports

In air cargo, Freightos Air Index data show that transpacific rates eased to US$5.67/kg last week from highs of around

Emirates SkyCargo marks next milestone in its digital transformation

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has advanced its digital landscape for cargo operations, with

Slovakia indicates Embraer C-390 Millennium is best option for its future military transport aircraft

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has signed a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, paving the way

Envirotainer supports sustainable aviation fuel

Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development

Legacy systems leave supply chains exposed

A new analysis of the cyber threat landscape in the manufacturing industry by IDS-INDATA reveals a staggering 50% increase in

From Disruption to Resilience: How airfreight soared in 2024

2024 was a year of strategic adjustments and investments with an eye toward the future. The lingering effects of the

American Airlines resumes flights after ‘technical’ disruption grounded flights

American Airlines has resumed flights after a “technical issue” saw the US Federal Aviation Administration request a ground stop for

The key moments that shaped the industry in 2024

Looking back over the past year, industry leaders spoke to Air Cargo Week to lay out the key moments that

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo accelerates commercial transformation

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has reached a significant milestone in its commercial transformation, culminating in a record 85%

What’s next for global trade?

The global trade landscape is continually evolving, the drive towards a more circular economy, policies and innovative concepts urges experts

New shipment tracking label will reduce $1.3 trillion annual cost of supply chain waste

UK-headquartered technology company, Track Genius, is launching an intelligent shipment tracking label that can reduce costly supply chain waste and

Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter’s partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood using Wingcopter’s delivery drone in a research

Embraer and Air Serbia sign Components Pool Programme agreement

Embraer has signed a multi-year contract with Air Serbia for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the European airline will

Humanitarian aid delivery by drone

Windracers has announced it has agreed to partner with Aviation Sans Frontières to operate Windracers ULTRA™ – the low-cost self-flying

Tonnages and rates begin dropping after strong Q4 peak

Air cargo’s strong seasonal fourth quarter (Q4) appears to have peaked, with tonnages and rates dropping slightly in the second

The sky’s the limit for private 5G in airport operations

Airports are some of the world’s most complex environments, processing hundreds of thousands of passengers each day and navigating multiple

China Airlines announces plan for new fleet

China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has announced plans to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger

EFW equips over 14,000 Airbus aircraft

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), competence center for Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F), for lightweight components and cabin systems, recently reached a

Security and services for transport operators at Malpensa

The Final Event of the Pass4Core project [Parking Areas implementing Safety and Security FOR (4) CORE network corridors in Italy]

Rhenus joins Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s SAF programme

The globally-operating logistics service provider Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Program, investing in Sustainable Aviation

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