Air Cargo

Four Transportation Trends That Are Transforming Retail

March 27, 2014

Matthew Menner, SVP Strategic Account Management, Transplace

Your TMS Must Support Air Cargo and Ocean Transportation to Be Truly Multimodal

March 25, 2014

The definition of transportation management systems (TMS) continues to evolve. In the early days of TMS solutions, the primary goal was to manage truck-based freight. Over time, point solutions were developed to support particular modes for particular industries such as ocean and airfreight.

Paper Planes: What's Keeping Air Cargo Carriers From Automating?

March 24, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Fast and innovative: that's the image conveyed by the air cargo industry. So why is it lagging so badly when it comes to automating documentation and standardizing key procedures?

Lufthansa Cargo Adds Freighters to Milan

March 19, 2014

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has added Milan to its network of freighter services.

IATA Releases New Edition of Manual for Cargo-XML Standards

March 14, 2014

International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the second edition of its Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit.

Cargo Theft in U.S. in 2013 Keeps Pace with Record Levels

March 10, 2014

FreightWatch International

FreightWatch International, a logistics security solutions provider, recorded 951 cargo thefts throughout the United States in 2013, the same amount as recorded in 2012, tying for the highest level of theft incidents on record.

Airfreight Markets See Strong Start to the New Year

March 7, 2014

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January performance data showing a strong rise in airfreight growth compared to a year ago. Global freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose 4.5 percent in January compared to January 2013. This is a significant acceleration on the 2.2 percent year-on-year growth rate recorded in December, and is well above the 1.4 percent full-year growth reported for 2013 as compared to 2012.

Champ Cargosystems Launches Airfreight Community Platform

March 5, 2014

Champ Cargosystems

Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated air-cargo services, has launched an airfreight community platform. Dubbed CargoUpdate, the tool was designed to enhance communications between airlines and freight forwarders.

Saudia Cargo Beefs Up Summer Flights; Adds Capacity From Nairobi to Amsterdam

February 26, 2014

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo is increasing belly capacity on new international routes, with the commencement of passenger flights from Manchester, U.K. to Los Angeles by Saudia Arabian Airlines.

UPS Acquires U.K.-based Healthcare Logistics Provider

February 24, 2014

UPS

UPS has acquired Polar Speed, a provider of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical supply-chain services in the United Kingdom.

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.