Air Cargo

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport Announce New Partnership

January 21, 2020

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport (AGWorld) have signed a strategic partnership to create new cross-border opportunities for shippers doing business between Asia and the United States.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Port of Oakland Outlook: A Conversation With New Executive Director

January 2, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In naming new executive director Danny Wan, the Port of Oakland drew from among its ranks — Wan has served for 13 years in a variety of advisory and executive management roles, including port attorney. In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain, he outlines his vision of the port’s future.

Lufthansa Cargo Announces smartBooking API

November 14, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Lufthansa Cargo has recently introduced smartBooking, a new digital interface API.

Delta Cargo Partners with Roadie to Offer Door-to-Door Parcel Delivery Nationwide

October 31, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Delta Cargo recently announced a partnership with Roadie, an Atlanta-based same-day delivery service, to launch DASH Door-to-Door.

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.

Where Are All the Black Women in the Flight Deck?

October 18, 2019

Bloomberg

As gender parity goes, 2019 has seen a slow, steady advancement of women in leadership positions. It’s been a slightly different story in the aviation industry.

Combating Transportation Costs and Challenges With a TMS

Latest Cass Freight Index Shows Weak Volume, Pricing

October 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Freight volumes and pricing are continuing to weaken in air, rail and truck markets, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for September. The additional signs of contraction suggest that an economic downturn might be in the offing.

IAG Cargo to Offer New End-to-End Monitoring Service

October 11, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

IAG Cargo recently announced a partnership with Cargo Signal to offer customers a new tracking service for cargo.

Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic Extend Partnership

October 3, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic have agreed to continue their long-standing, partnership for another seven years. The partnership will see Swiss WorldCargo continue to use Cargologic’s airfreight handling competencies at its hub in Zurich, where Cargologic will maintain its position as dedicated ground handler.

Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC Firms

September 6, 2019

Bloomberg

Unmanned aircraft are still seen as a pillar of the future. But for now, the over-heated market is getting a cold blast of reality.

Air Cargo

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding air cargo and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through air cargo solutions. New technologies that provide information during air shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As air cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using air cargo solutions to power their supply chains.