Air Cargo

Rippling Benefits of Origin Consolidation

May 28, 2012

TSA: Dec. 3 Is the Day That All Air Cargo Is to Begin Receiving Some Degree of Security Screening

May 23, 2012

Two months after the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection revealed that they're moving forward with their joint Air Cargo Advance Screening pilot program, the TSA announced that it set a December 3 deadline for screening all cargo on U.S.-bound passenger flights.

Bit by Bit, Airline Industry Moves Into the Cloud - Computing, That Is

May 23, 2012

IATA

Its supporters claim cloud computing has the potential to transform the air transport industry, streamlining not only information technology departments but also entire business processes.

Swissport Expands Cargo Handling in Spain, Belgium, Denmark

May 23, 2012

Swissport International Ltd.

Swissport International Ltd., a global provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has expanded its network at several locations. It has agreed to acquire Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium from FCC Versia.

O'Hare International to Get $200m Cargo Center

May 21, 2012

Air Cargo World

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the city has reached a lease agreement with developer Aeroterm, launching construction of the Chicago O'Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center. The nearly $200m center, which will sit on approximately 65 acres of property, will be built in three separate phases.

EU-U.S. Trade Pact Should Make Clearing Customs Easier for 'Trusted Shippers'

May 11, 2012

JOC Sailings

The decision by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize each other's trusted shippers is expected to save those companies money through speedier customs authorization.

Association of European Airlines Wants Parity in EU, U.S. Air Cargo Security Rules

May 3, 2012

British International Freight Association

Europe's leading network carriers, represented by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), are urging U.S. regulators to fully recognise European air cargo security standards and accelerate progress towards a mutual recognition agreement.

Swissport International Adapts Track-and-Trace Service for Mobile Phones

May 3, 2012

Swissport International Ltd.

Swissport International Ltd., a provider of air-cargo handling services, is now offering its track-and-trace capability for cargo customers and their partners via mobile phones.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Hosts New IATA Cargo Training Center

April 30, 2012

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) has become the site for the first authorized training center (ATC) to be established by the International Air Transport Association in Hong Kong.

Three Cargo Brokers Join to Form Global Charter Alliance

April 27, 2012

Global Charter Alliance

Three cargo charter brokers have joined to form the Global Charter Alliance, reportedly the world's first consortium of independent brokers. Founding members are Pacific Airlift of Singapore, The Charter Store of the U.S., and NEO Air Charter of Germany.

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.