Logistics management: air cargo - Articles

IAG Cargo Extends Service Into South Africa

April 12, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has launched a Boeing 777-200 serving Cape Town, South Africa.

Growth in Global Airfreight Sputters in Early 2016

April 7, 2016

Air Cargo World

Worldwide airfreight demand is off to a slow start, at least for the first two months of 2016, according to Holland-based consultancy, WorldACD.

Better Oversight - Not a Ban - Needed for Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo on Planes

April 5, 2016

Air Cargo World

There is no doubt that lithium-ion batteries, when packed together without the proper packaging and handling precautions, can certainly be dangerous. In 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration applied heat to a container packed with 5,000 lithium-ion batteries that resulted in a thermal runaway and subsequent explosion of flammable gases emitted within the container. Even a favorite fire suppressant, when used, was ineffective in extinguishing the fire. The danger appears to be inherent in all aircraft configurations, passenger or all-cargo.

FAA Paints Rosy Air Cargo Picture for Next 20 Years

April 1, 2016

Air Cargo World

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration posted a bright outlook in its annual market review and forecast, noting that it expects total air cargo traffic, measured in revenue tonne kilometers, to grow by 4.5 percent in 2016, followed by stable growth averaging 3.5 percent over the next 20 years.

Lufthansa Cargo to Beef Up Summer Schedule of Flights

March 30, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is adding destinations with the advent of its summer schedule.

The Brave, New World for Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries by Air

March 16, 2016

Bob Richard, Vice President, Regulatory Compliance, Labelmaster

Has your company seen all the headlines about shipping lithium ion batteries by air? How are you supposed to keep up with what's compliant and what is not? Here's a concise overview on the lithium ion battery air transport regulations that will be effective April 1, along with a preview of what might be expected later in 2016.

AA Cargo Enhances Air Waybill Tracking Capability

February 24, 2016

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has built new tracking functionality for air waybills (AWBs) into its website.

Cargo Not Specifically Addressed in Agreement to Resume U.S.-Cuba Flights

February 18, 2016

Air Cargo World

For the first time in more than 50 years, the skies over Cuba are opening up to scheduled service from the United States. The two countries signed a deal, officially allowing flights between their borders.

Top European Airfreight Carriers Start 2016 Off Well, But Caution Urged

February 17, 2016

Cargo Facts

The big three Western European air carriers have all reported their January cargo results, and all three show improving performance.

ASL Aviation Agrees to Assume Control of TNT Express Flights

February 9, 2016

Air Cargo World

Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group has agreed to purchase airline operations currently owned by TNT Express and is expected to will continue to operate them on behalf of the merged FedEx-TNT entity.