Handling the growing movement of dangerous goods

From lithium batteries to aerosols, the array of products moved by the airfreight industry has evolved in recent years. Based

Safe handling strategy

Transporting dangerous goods in airfreight and logistics involves several critical considerations. Risk management and safety are paramount, requiring the implementation

SkyTeam Cargo’s priorities

Fresh from his appointment as the new Chairperson of SkyTeam Cargo’s Cargo Executive Board, Delta Cargo President Peter Penseel sat

Introducing people to the industry

The Air Cargo France Association (ACFA) aims to unite the French cargo community, represent its stakeholders, and act to make

The age of the cargo drone

“Drones overall will be more impactful than I think people recognise, in positive ways to help society.” ~Bill Gates, founder

Rising routes

The key airfreight trade lanes in the Americas are evolving positively. While intra-US and US-Canada ground transportation dominate due to

Improving the industry

There are two prevailing challenges in the airfreight/aviation industry: decarbonisation and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Decarbonisation targets for 2030

Agility in action

A successful global strategy in today’s rapidly changing logistics market is to carefully consider the tailored complexities and demands of

Enhanced efficiency

As the airfreight sector in the Americas continues to adapt to changing market dynamics, emerging opportunities, such as the growth

American ULD operations

Growing its presence across Latin and Central America to serve the region’s unique demands, ACL Airshop is partnering with experienced

Riding the wave

With capacity increasing and rates softening, the market has shifted from the high-demand, low-supply conditions of recent years to a

SkyCell innovates

The cool chain has seen significant investment in digitalisation and the Internet of Things (IoT), providing near real-time interaction with

Alternative gateway

Located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, Greenville Spartanburg Airport (GSP) is at the centre of advanced manufacturing in

Across the Americas

Like in many markets, Covid-19 had a significant impact on air cargo capacity in the United States (US). Following the

Driving digital developments

The airfreight industry, particularly smaller players, faces several challenges in adopting new digital technologies. One of the primary hurdles is

Connecting America

Key trade lanes in the Americas include the United States (US)–Latin America corridor and transpacific routes between North America and

Donald Trump wins 2024 US presidential election

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States after securing victory over Vice President Kamala

Can Boeing preserve its credit rating?

As Boeing battles against production delays, worker strikes, and safety concerns, the company is seeking to avoid a downgrade by

World Air Cargo Awards: Meet the Jury

As nominations open for the next generation of the Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards, meet our newly established

How the US presidential election could impact the logistics sector?

On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, the freight industry is bracing for potential shifts in trade policy that

Boeing workers end 53-day strike

Striking Boeing workers have voted to end a 53-day long walkout, accepting the aircraft manufacturer’s latest offer of a 38

Collaboration to develop AAM Ecosystem in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility, Revo, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platform in Brazil, and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group

CargoTech appoints Head of Strategy

Cédric Millet, President of leading cargo technology group, CargoTech, is bringing top transformation and strategy expert Michael Teoh on board

Robust growth and global connectivity

The airfreight industry in the Middle East continues to experience impressive expansion, cementing the region’s status as a pivotal hub

Flexibility is Key

2024 started off slowly for the airfreight industry, but with tensions in the region and disruptions in Red Sea shipping,

What’s behind Asia’s growth?

Asia Pacific airlines have spearheaded the global air cargo growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Asia will contribute

Security risks and solutions

Africa’s air cargo sector is attracting attention by its ongoing economic development and – as a result – growth in

Continued air cargo growth

In the first half of 2024, outbound air cargo increased by +8 percent compared to the first half of 2023.

Cold chain developments

Covid-19 placed significant pressure on the global cool chain, reshaping the landscape for temperature-sensitive shipments. Supplier relationships were ‘stress tested’

Striking workers reject Boeing’s pay rise offer

Striking workers turned down the latest offer from Boeing on Monday after the manufacturer proposed a 35 percent pay rise

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