Air Cargo

Descartes Systems Group Acquires Computer Management USA

April 10, 2014

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of information systems technology for logistics, has acquired Computer Management USA, a U.S.-based specialist in security filing and air-cargo management services for airlines and their partners.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands LCL Services in Asia-Pacific, Europe

April 9, 2014

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel has expanded its offering of less-than-containerload (LCL) services in the Asia-Pacific and Europe-Australia trades.

Hamburg Airport Cargo Center Construction Gets Under Way

April 9, 2014

Air Cargo World

Hamburg Airport has begun construction on its new Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC). Modern facilities on Weg beim Jaeger will replace the existing air cargo center. The new facility will be 60,000 square meters (645,834 square feet) and will open in summer 2015.

In Early 2013, Airfreight Markets Continue to See Strengthening in Demand

April 7, 2014

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets in February showing a 2.9 percent increase in demand compared to February 2013. The first two months of 2014 have seen an overall 3.6 percent improvement in demand over the previous year. This continues the strengthening in cargo markets which began in the second half of 2013.

Emirates SkyCargo Readies Move to Dubai 'Aerotropolis'

April 4, 2014

Air Cargo World

The airfreight operations of Emirates Airlines is on track for its move to Dubai World Central (DWC) with the first phase of the building being finished.

Beleaguered World Airways Calls Its Quits After 66 Years

April 2, 2014

Air Cargo World

World Airways has announced that the company operated its last flight on March 26.

Chicago, Miami and L.A. Top List of U.S. Airports Fighting for Air Cargo Business

March 31, 2014

Jones Lang LaSalle

Top U.S. airports are engaged in a fight for a larger share of the challenged U.S. air cargo market, according to JLL's annual Airport Outlook Report. With world trade growing faster than demand for air cargo, both airports and air carriers face a significant challenge – how can they attract airfreight and fend off competition from other cheaper modes of transport such as intermodal and trucks?

The Air-Cargo Freighter as Endangered Species

March 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's getting harder and harder to keep air-cargo freighters profitably aloft.

Indonesia to Record $160bn in Logistics Related Expenses

March 27, 2014

Jakarta Globe

Companies operating in Indonesia may spend as much as $160bn to move goods, materials and merchandise to and from Southeast Asia's largest economy this year, according to Frost & Sullivan, an industry tracker.

Cutting-Edge Ideas for Optimizing the Supply Chain

March 27, 2014

Wayne Zorn, VP of Customer Solutions, Solvoyo

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.