Air Cargo

After Growth Spurt at End of 2013, Airfreight Market Has Leveled Off

May 16, 2014

Airfreight markets in March were up 5.9 percent compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4 percent, according to the International Air Transport Association. While this marks a significant improvement in volumes compared to March 2013, much of the growth took place in the final quarter of 2013 (over and above the usual year-end volume growth). Since the beginning of the year, air cargo volumes have been basically flat. This plateau in volumes is consistent with the recent pause in improvements to business confidence and world trade.

Cutting-Edge Ideas for Optimizing the Supply Chain

May 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Wayne Zorn, vice president of customer solutions with Solvoyo, lays out the tradeoffs that sellers must make between satisfying customer demands and calculating cost to serve.

Four Transportation Trends That Are Transforming Retail

May 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Matt Menner, senior vice president of strategic account management with Transplace, examines four macro trends affecting transportation: capacity, human capital, carrier-shipper relations and information technology.

The Struggle to Turn Airfreight Around

May 9, 2014

Economist

Traditional airfreight has become more difficult to sell. And that is hitting carriers' profits just as passengers are returning and they are laying on more flights.

Critics Say Inadequate Infrastructure Harms Airfreight Industry in UK

May 5, 2014

The Loadstar

The interests of the air cargo industry are getting short-changed in the UK, according to Chris Welsh, director of global and European policy at the Freight Transport Association.

Airfreight Association Plans Management Skills Workshop in June

May 1, 2014

Air Cargo World

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is set to launch its first professional development workshop this summer in the Netherlands.

Balancing Robustness and Flexibility in Transportation Networks

April 28, 2014

Chris Caplice & Francisco Jauffred, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Can both levers be coordinated to create the right level of resilience despite unforeseen changes in the environment, such as lead time delays, demand fluctuations or network failures?

Phone Accessories Provider Hangs Up on Stodgy Distribution

April 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A designer and developer of colorful cases and covers for cell phones and other wireless devices found that its warehousing and distribution model was old hat. A new logistics services partner brought a new look to things.

Saudia Cargo Upgrades Shanghai Service With 747-8 Freighter

April 23, 2014

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo has upgraded its Shanghai service with the addition of a Boeing 747-8 freighter.

Puerto Rico Lands Lufthansa Maintenance Facility

April 15, 2014

Air Cargo World

Lufthansa Technik and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have announced an agreement to create an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility to service short-haul and medium-haul aircraft.

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.