Air Cargo

Drone Tracking Plan Moves U.S. Delivery by Air Closer to Reality

December 21, 2017

Deliveries by drones took a step closer to being allowed in the U.S. after a federal advisory panel agreed on a framework for allowing law enforcement to routinely track the small devices.

Delivery Companies Brace for the Pre-Christmas Crush

December 20, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Package-delivery companies are bracing for their busiest week of the holiday season, and one with less room for error.

Improving Infrastructure in the Midwest: A Delicate Balancing Act

December 7, 2017

Mary Lamie, Executive Director, St. Louis Regional Freightway

Drewry: Freight Rates Hit 2017 High in October

December 6, 2017

Air Cargo World

Airfreight rates for East-West routes reached their highest level so far for the year in October, reaching $2.89 per kilo, as the impact of peak season demand began to be reflected in rising rates, according to Drewry’s latest East-West Airfreight Price Index report.

Dubai-Based Cargo Handlers Complete Blockchain Test With IBM

December 4, 2017

Air Cargo World

Dubai-based ground handler dnata, and a consortium of supply chain firms, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for a logistics platform that tracks supply chain transactions using hyper-secure blockchain technology. According to stakeholders in the project, the new system can eliminate redundant data and improve visibility and transparency.

Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights

December 4, 2017

Industryweek

Mercedes-Benz, conducting the biggest test using drones to ship everyday items like ground coffee and cellphones, said the mini aircraft completed 100 drop-offs to strategically placed vans in Zurich with a perfect safety record and more deliveries are planned for next year.

Blown Away: Reconnecting Broken Supply Chains After Airfreight Disaster

November 16, 2017

Air Cargo World

On a Tuesday in Mexico City, employees at DSV Air & Sea, S.A. de C.V. were in the middle of a normal workday in the head office when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck - killing more than 350 people.

Confidence Outlook for International Air Transport Reaches 10-Year High

November 6, 2017

Air Cargo World

In its most recent quarterly survey of airline business confidence, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) found that 80 percent of airline CFOs and heads of cargo saw an improvement in third-quarter profitability compared with the same quarter of 2016 — making it the strongest outcome IATA has seen in a decade.

International Association Launches New Air Cargo Rating Platform

November 2, 2017

Air Cargo World

Before making dinner plans, it's become commonplace to vet restaurants via Yelp. Why shouldn't we do the same when it comes to airfreight?

E-commerce Disruption of Air Cargo Is Just Beginning, Report Says

October 25, 2017

Air Cargo World

We are only seeing the opening act of the e-commerce effect, according to logistics IT company Unisys.

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.