Air Cargo

Enterprise-Wide Data Collection and RFID/Bar Code Printing for SCM (Supply Chain Management)

April 26, 2012

Improve Truck Freight Carrier Productivity and Cost-Effectiveness with Mobility Technology

April 26, 2012

Mobile Printing Streamlines Supply Chain and Warehouse Processes

April 26, 2012

AirBridgeCargo Takes Delivery of Second Boeing 747-8 Freighter

April 18, 2012

AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-8 freighter from Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Swiss WorldCargo to Market Widebody Capacity Between Zurich and Newark

April 13, 2012

Swiss WorldCargo

The replacement by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. of Boeing 737s with widebody aircraft between Zurich, Switzerland and Newark, N.J. will allow Swiss WorldCargo, the carrier's cargo division, to market additional cargo space on that route.

Damco Joins Cargo 2000 Quality-Management Group

April 13, 2012

Damco

Damco, the freight-forwarding and supply-chain management division of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has joined the Cargo 2000 quality-management system for international air cargo.

February Airfreight Figures Seem Strong, But Closer Look Shows Situation Is Fragile

April 10, 2012

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global traffic results for February 2012 showing an 8.6-percent improvement in passenger demand and a 5.2-percent rise in cargo demand compared to the same month in the previous year.

LOT Polish, Avianca/TACA, Yangtze River Express Make Air Cargo News

April 10, 2012

AirWaves

LOT Polish Airlines has launched an all-cargo flight between Chicago and Katowice, Poland. According to CEO Marcin Pirog: "Chicago was selected for the all-cargo service because it's the top destination where cargo is transported to and from Poland. Nearly 70 percent of airfreight between Poland and Chicago is transported by LOT." The cargo flight is operated as a wet lease with Cargo Jet twice weekly with a B767-200.

Hanjin Logistics Opens Distribution Facility at Amsterdam Schiphol

April 4, 2012

Hanjin Logistics Europe B.V.

Hanjin Logistics Europe B.V. has opened a new on-airport distribution facility at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.

Lufthansa Cargo Launches New Express Service for Urgent Shipments

April 3, 2012

Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo AG has created a new express service for the most urgent shipments. Dubbed Courier.Solutions, the offering provides shippers with the carrier's fastest transit and shortest delivery times. It is supplemented by constant surveillance and custody of consignments.

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.