Filed in Air Freight

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Logistics managers with time-critical cargo on their hands may opt for charter option

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

As noted in recent news, air cargo demand has fallen off just when 2012 was being ushered in.

Following a December ruling by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) focused commercial airline pilot scheduling, which provides pilots with a longer opportunity for rest before entering the cockpit, union groups representing pilots at FedEx and UPS have spoken out about how the rule does not apply to air cargo operators.

The International Air Transport Association announced global traffic results for November showing a weaker air cargo market compared to levels attained earlier in the year.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Air cargo operators are not required to comply within this rule, as it would be too costly compared to the benefits generated in this portion of the industry, according to the FAA.

DHL Global Forwarding, a subsidiary of global logistics and express delivery provider Deutsche Post DHL focused on air and ocean freight, has made it clear it is committed to expanding its presence in the United States market.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

In an ongoing effort to improve fuel efficiency while extending its profitability in the airline industry, Southwest has placed a firm order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, with the first delivery scheduled in 2017

During its fiscal second quarter earnings announcement today, FedEx announced it has inked a deal with The Boeing Company to modernize its FedEx Express aircraft fleet.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

The immediate short-term outlook is dim, said analysts

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

This new offering uses ferries, rail, and trucks transporting 12-foot containers, with goods picked up from one of several China-based locations