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Small, Medium-sized Air Forwarders Want Some Say in U.S. Cargo Screening Initiative

A broad group of associations representing airfreight forwarding companies is calling on the U.S. federal government to solicit input from small and medium-sized forwarders before expanding the Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) programme.

Saudia Cargo Unveils New Product for Pharma; Launches Freighter to Doha

Saudia Airlines Cargo has introduced a new product for the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.

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Air Cargo Struggles to Compete with On-Shoring

In contrast to robust growth in passenger traffic, air cargo has been in the doldrums since 2010, according to the International Air Transport Association's Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report. IATA launched this report during its 70th Annual General Meeting in Doha, Qatar. The report outlines how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments and investors.

Despite Belly Cargo Growth, Freighter Demand Reported to Be Up

Demand for freighter aircraft is on the upswing, according to a newly-released forecast issued by the Air Cargo Management Group.

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Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers

All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.

AA Cargo Adds Seasonal Widebody Capacity in Europe Service

American Airlines Cargo has beefed up its Europe service to accommodate seasonal requirements.

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Industry Insights From NLDC Founder

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Airfreight Continues Growth Pattern Worldwide Except on U.S.-to-Europe Lanes

Improving signs for the overall airfreight market are growing as the combined airfreight logistics confidence index increased for the first time in four months.

Emirates Unveils Dubai Cargo Terminal

Emirates SkyCargo's freighter fleet has started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

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After Growth Spurt at End of 2013, Airfreight Market Has Leveled Off

Airfreight markets in March were up 5.9 percent compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4 percent, according to the International Air Transport Association. While this marks a significant improvement in volumes compared to March 2013, much of the growth took place in the final quarter of 2013 (over and above the usual year-end volume growth). Since the beginning of the year, air cargo volumes have been basically flat. This plateau in volumes is consistent with the recent pause in improvements to business confidence and world trade.

The Struggle to Turn Airfreight Around

Traditional airfreight has become more difficult to sell. And that is hitting carriers' profits just as passengers are returning and they are laying on more flights.

Critics Say Inadequate Infrastructure Harms Airfreight Industry in UK

The interests of the air cargo industry are getting short-changed in the UK, according to Chris Welsh, director of global and European policy at the Freight Transport Association.

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