Air Cargo

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

EDITOR'S Q&A

When Will Air Cargo Operations Return to Normal?

July 13, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Like all modes of freight transportation, the air cargo sector was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with tight restrictions on operations even as demand for services soared.

Alphabet's Drone Delivery Business Has Been Cleared for Takeoff

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

June 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

FourKites Introduces ETA Solution for Air Freight

June 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, recently introduced Dynamic ETA for Air, an AI-powered air freight solution. With Dynamic ETA, shippers, carriers and 3PLs can track 100% of air freight with highly accurate and automated estimated arrival times.

Electric Plane Pioneer Pivots to Cargo Drones

June 18, 2021

Bloomberg

While the coronavirus crisis has delayed completion of a plant, the 65-year-old entrepreneur still expects unmanned cargo craft to comfortably beat autonomous passenger planes into the skies.

American Airlines Joins Cargo.one Digital Cargo Platform

June 16, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

American Airlines has recently announced a partnership with cargo.one, a platform for booking and marketing air freight capacity.

American Airlines Cargo Expands European Network With Return to Athens

June 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

American Airlines Cargo is further expanding its European network with the reintroduction of service to the Greece capital of Athens.

time:matters expands Sameday Air service between Europe and USA via Paris

June 9, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Time-critical shipment specialist time:matters has announced the expansion of its Sameday Air service between Europe and the U.S. via Paris.

IAG Cargo Opens New Route Between Spain and Ecuador

June 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

IAG Cargo has recently announced the start of a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, increased frequency to Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mexico City, and plans to restart regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

VIDEO

Watch: The State of the Air Forwarding Industry

June 7, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association, tells how his industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic so far, and what changes might be in the offing when it’s over.

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.