Filed in Air Cargo

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Following the recent attempt by terrorists to send explosives to the United States on cargo and passenger planes, Massachusetts Representative Edward J. Markey (D) said he plans to introduce legislation requiring 100 percent screening of all cargo on cargo planes.

Monday, November 01, 2010

U.S. retailers and manufacturers continue to increase their reliance on air cargo from Asia, said a leading supply chain authority.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Several media outlets are reporting that two United States airports—Newark, N.J. Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport—are on high alert after a UPS cargo plane originating in Yemen and had transited through Europe was carrying a suspicious package, which contained a printer toner package which was tampered with and resembled an improvised bomb.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The International Air Transport Association announced International traffic recorded a 14.8 percent year-on-year increase, which is significantly weaker than the 19.0 percent rise recorded in August.

Friday, October 22, 2010

The International Air Transport Association called for coordinated efforts to deal with the challenges of growth in the MENA region.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Friday, October 01, 2010

While news that half a dozen major international freight forwarders have plead guilty to price-fixing, there may be more collateral damage to come.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The air cargo industry has made unexpected gains in recent months, but analysts are not predicting that the trend will continue into 2011.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Every so often, it is good to take stock of what is going on in your world—and the world around you for that matter. With that in mind, now is a good time to assess what is happening in the world of freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The global trading system is experiencing “extraordinary volatility” and this is being reflected in the performance of the freight forwarding industry, said Jon Manners-Bell of Transport Intelligence (Ti), a London-based think tank.