North America navigates 2022’s ups and downs

The air cargo market has experienced a series of ups and downs throughout 2022, as the post-Covid rebound was affected by geopolitical tensions, weakening global demand and supply chain challenges. In the latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) back in September, carriers in North America posted a 6% decrease in cargo […]

SEKO Logistics rises up rankings as a “top 10 3PL”

SEKO Logistics has been voted a ‘2022 Top 10 3PL’ in a survey of thousands of buyers of logistics services in North America, capping a year of record growth, which included its biggest-ever global acquisition and the launch of a new ecommerce business unit. SEKO was ranked 4th overall in Inbound Logistics’ annual ‘Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards’, based on more […]

AA Cargo expands Webcargo bookings to include US network

American Airlines Cargo now offers customers full access to its US network when booking on WebCargo and 7L Freight, both Freightos Group companies. The airline, which operates more than 5,000 daily departures from the US, now provides a larger network for flights in and out of the United States on WebCargo than any other carrier. WebCargo […]

LATAM launches significant growth plans between Europe and the Americas

LATAM Airlines Group has released a significant plan that seeks to reinforce cargo connectivity between Europe and the Americas, thus offering its customers more and better solutions. The plan will be implemented gradually during the second half of this year, with more frequencies, a more diversified transatlantic network between Europe and strategic U.S. cities, and […]

cargo.one takes off in North America

From today, US and Canadian freight forwarders can view and book real-time air cargo capacity from all major North American airports on cargo.one. The cargo.one online booking platform offers real-time visibility of capacity for instant booking with 18 airlines, including Air Canada Cargo, ANA Cargo, Etihad Cargo, Finnair Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, and TAP Cargo, who […]

Emergency response exercise at Anchorage Airport

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is conducting an emergency response exercise on Saturday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. In accordance with federal regulations, ANC must conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise at least once every 36 calendar months. The exercise will take place in two locations: At the North Terminal, and On the East end […]

Kerry launches Controlled Network

Kerry Logistics Network Limited is introducing a new Trans-Pacific air freight service to connect multiple Asian locations to the USA to capture the heightened demands in the pandemic-hit air freight market. Named Kerry Freight Controlled Network (‘KCN’), the freight integrator centres on the Americas hub set up in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. The inaugural flights will […]

Air Methods launches Spright drone solution

Air Methods announced today the launch of Spright, a newly formed drone solution designed to help improve healthcare access and minimise supply challenges. Collaborating with Wingcopter, a German drone manufacturer, Spright is creating a drone-based, healthcare-specific delivery network across the United States. As a result of the nation’s efforts to keep healthcare costs down, Americans […]

Caribbean Airlines Cargo resumes more routes

The borders of Trinidad and Tobago, where Caribbean Airlines is headquartered, are set to re-open on July 17. Consequently, Caribbean Airlines Cargo will resume scheduled connectivity between several Caribbean destinations and New York and Toronto. The Caribbean carrier will transport cargo in the belly hold of its Boeing 737 and ATR aircraft on select passenger […]

“Delta’s vision is zero-impact aviation”

As passenger flights slowly begin to increase again, the industry is preparing for a post-COVID world. TIACA called to action key challenges that face the industry, two being digitalisation and sustainability, which are key to adapting to world the other side of the pandemic. Rob Walpole, vice president, Delta Cargo explained to ACW how Delta […]

Brandon Fried: In my opinion…

In the USA, e-Commerce is on the rise. How can stakeholders keep up? Just when I think the e-Commerce boom is subsiding, another package ordered online shows up at my door! E-Commerce is expected to be a significant driver in air freight market growth of over $170 billion and a 4.26% increase this year, so […]

WFS opens modern cargo terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a modern cargo handling centre at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), the first new cargo terminal in 30 years. WFS won the airport’s tender for a 20-year lease to operate the new 100,000 sq ft Cargo Building C, which is a key part of H-JAIA’s multi-billion-dollar master plan to […]

O’Brian appointed CEO Reach Airports

Reach Airports, the U.S.-based joint venture between Munich Airport International’s (MAI) US holding and CAG Holdings, has announced the appointment of Andrew O’Brian as the company’s new chief executive officer. As an experienced business leader, O’Brian will assume responsibilities at Reach Airports on August 1, 2021. Having successfully served in a number of key leadership positions in the […]

Caribbean Airlines Cargo transports vaccines

On May 18, Caribbean Airlines Cargo transported 100,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines to Trinidad and Tobago. This shipment is the largest number of COVID-19 vaccines brought to the country to date. The temperature sensitive shipment was moved from Bejing to Trinidad connecting in Toronto through the airline’s cargo charter service. Caribbean Airlines collaborated with Hainan […]

EIA and Air Canada partner for sustainability

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Air Canada are signing a new partnership to reduce carbon emissions and advance a green and sustainable aviation sector. The EIA-Air Canada Sustainability Partnership aims to reduce the carbon impact of air travel with both organisations working together to test emerging green technologies at EIA’s Airport City Sustainability Campus, an […]

Avianca helps Mother’s Day bloom

From April 13 to May 4, 2021, Avianca Cargo moved more than 15,000 tonnes of flowers for the Mother’s Day holiday. This volume corresponds to a growth in tonnes transported of 9.6% compared to the same period of the previous year. Avianca Cargo operated 246 flights in A330F, A300-600, and B767 cargo aircraft, which have […]

Anchorage Airport is the fourth busiest cargo airport

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the fourth busiest cargo airport in world. Governor Mike Dunleavy said, “Alaska is open for business and with nearly $1 billion of developments planned for ANC, we expect this economic hub for the state to keep growing.” Nearly 3.16 million metric tons of cargo, a 15% increase from […]

Virgin Atlantic delivers aid to India

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Khalsa Aid to deliver over 200 boxes of oxygen concentrators to Delhi, India. The concentrators will be onboard the VS300 flying at 20:15 on Saturday 30 April from London Heathrow to Delhi. Following the success of this first flight, the airline has subsequently offered support to the Indian Government on […]

Caribbean Airlines partners with DFG

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, Caribbean Airlines transported feminine hygiene kits from Toronto, Canada to Guyana, for distribution to women and girls living in rural communities. The initiative was undertaken in partnership with international NGO, Days For Girls (DFG). The well-known NGO, works to increase access to menstrual care, providing cost effective […]

JAS completes Tigers acquisition

JAS Worldwide has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tigers Limited, the freight forwarding and supply chain management company headquartered in Hong Kong. Marco Rebuffi CEO of JAS Worldwide says “We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of Tigers and welcome these new clients and talented colleagues to JAS Worldwide. We look […]

United flies ventilators to Delhi

On Wednesday, United helped facilitate the first shipment of ventilators from Chicago to Delhi on flight UA898. “United was honoured to play a role in transporting these ventilators, donated by the US-India Chamber of Commerce DFW, to the Indian Red Cross. This is the first of several efforts United will be taking to support India […]

ANSA McAL join Universal Freight Organisation

ANSA McAL Trading Inc are new members of Universal Freight Organisation (UFO) in the United States. Based in Florida, they are the sister company of UFO members in Trinidad and Tobago since 2013, Alstons Shipping Limited. The well-established company have over 135 years experience in the region and are highly regarded with an excellent brand reputation. Senior […]

Avolon announces new appointments

Avolon has announced the appointments of Felipe Campos as chief technical officer and Steven Graham to the role of head of Americas. Campos will bring a wide range of aviation experience to his new position which will be based in Dublin. An engineer by training, Felipe has been Avolon’s head of Latin America, responsible for […]

Emirates SkyCargo and Rickenbacker celebrate milestone passenger freighter flight

Emirates SkyCargo has operated the 500th passenger freighter flight serviced by Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Ohio on April 1 2021. The 501st passenger flight to the airport was also operated by Emirates, EK 9909, arrived just two hours later at LCK airport. Both flights, operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER mini-freighters, were transporting PPE and other essential cargo. […]

AMI relocate at LAX

Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved to a new facility at LAX, allowing expansion of its product offering and adding to its already significant presence at Southern California’s premier air freight hub. The move from their existing facility will more than double their warehouse space and place them just 500m from LAX International Airport, conveniently […]

United Cargo operates more than 11,000 cargo-only flights in one year

A year ago, United operated its first flight carrying cargo without passengers on board. While the passenger cabin was empty, its cargo hold was completely full, carrying more than 29,000 pounds of commodities from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. A year later, United Cargo has operated more than 11,000 cargo-only flights carrying more […]

American Airlines rebuilds transatlantic summer schedule

Throughout March, American Airlines is increasing its summer schedule by restarting 10 routes to the U.S. from airports across the UK and Europe including; Barcelona, Dublin, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome. In addition, as part of American’s alliance with Alaska Airlines, the carrier will launch new service from LHR […]

Gebrüder Weiss demonstrates resilience

The international transport and logistics company, Gebrüder Weiss posted net sales of €1.77 billion in its 2020 financial year. This represents a year-on-year increase of 3.7% (2019: €1.71 billion). As such, the company continues to drive the growth it has been generating in previous years. “Key to our positive development was the fact that we […]

Delta adds new routes & more flights in Alaska

Fairbanks International Airport has announced new and increased service on Delta Air Lines as part of the carrier’s significant expansion in the state this summer season. Delta will offer a new daily nonstop flight to/from Salt Lake City beginning May 5. The new service to Salt Lake City and the previously summer-seasonal service to Minneapolis/St. […]

Qantas on post-COVID US airfreight

“We’re incredibly proud of the role Qantas Freight has played in keeping critical supply chains between Australia and the USA open throughout the pandemic. Over the past 12 months, we’ve used our dedicated 747 Freighter network – where an additional wet-leased 747-400F joined our existing two 747-8F – as well as conducting freight-only flights using […]