Air Cargo

FedEx Pilots Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:37 -0400

The agreement follows an extended bargaining process that included both direct negotiations and mediation under the National Mediation Board.

Airlines Unlikely to Meet 2050 Net Zero Goal, Says IATA Chief

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:26 -0400

More than half of the planned decarbonization of aviation was dependent on the development of sustainable aviation fuels, which has reached only 0.8% of airline fuel needs this year.

Airbus Delays XLR Deliveries to IndiGo as War Hits Suppliers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The XLR delays would represent another hurdle for IndiGo’s ambitious international expansion, which is under pressure from soaring jet-fuel costs and airspace restrictions.

Kuwait Bears Brunt of Iranian Response to U.S. Ship Attacks

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Residents in Kuwait said they are increasingly concerned there will be more attacks.

787-9 Dreamliner’s Nose Collapses on Runway

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Passengers had not yet boarded, but two Lufthansa cabin crew members and an unspecified number of service workers who were on board sustained minor injuries.

Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain Growth

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.

UPS Invests $50M in North American Logistics for Manufacturers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Beginning in August, UPS will offer one-, two- and three-day air freight options to and from Mexico, to help manufacturers move high-value, time-sensitive parts.

At CNS Conference, Air Cargo Analysts Trace the Impact of the Middle East Conflict

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Addressing the CNS Partnership Conference in San Francisco, two analysts presented a mixed diagnosis for the air cargo industry.

EU to Say Airlines Can Use U.S. Jet Fuel Amid Hormuz Block

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Soaring fuel costs, normally the industry’s second-biggest cost after crew, have forced airlines to scrap tens of thousands of flights.

Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Supply Chain Service

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:47:20 -0400

The new service includes Amazon's full slate of freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping services.

How Transportation Leaders Are Turning Sustainability Into Resilience

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Even without regulatory mandates, transportation leaders continue to integrate sustainability into their core transportation strategy.

Freight in 2026: The Trilemma That No Shippers Can Avoid

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Operational efficiency is a durable solution, as it’s where emissions reduction and cost reduction share a common foundation.

Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to Improve

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.

Japan Airlines to Trial Humanoid Robots for Ground Handling

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The push for humanoid robots comes in response to larger concerns over a labor shortage, stemming from a bump in inbound tourism and a dip in Japan's working-age population.

California’s Jet Fuel Stock at Three-Year Low

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The West Coast is characterized as a “fuel island” because it’s not connected by pipelines to the rest of the country.

JetBlue Sued Over ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Claims

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The claim came after Jet Blue advised a customer complaining about a price rise on a flight to clear their cache or book via an incognito browser window.

Higher Diesel Prices Likely to Persist, Even if Iran War Resolves Quickly

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Persian Gulf produces oil that is particularly well-suited to refining to diesel and jet fuel, and supplies were already tight before the war.

Lufthansa Cuts 20K Flights to Save Jet Fuel

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:14:36 -0400

The company said the announcement signals a capacity decrease of less than 1% in available seat kilometers.

Airlines Cancel Flights, Request Emergency Funds

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:38:12 -0400

There are growing concerns that other airlines worldwide may reduce services as aviation fuel costs climb because of the war in Iran.

IEA Warns European Flights May Be Cancelled Due to Fuel Shortages

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:59:14 -0400

In the case of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, energy markets and economies around the world need to brace for significant disruptions in the months to come.

CBP Expands Product Authentication Tech Program

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:05:43 -0400

The program addresses a growing challenge: the scale and sophistication of counterfeit goods entering global supply chains.

FedEx Reaches Tentative Labor Deal with Pilots

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:29:49 -0400

The contract includes a nearly 40% hourly pay increase in 2026, with 3% annual increases starting in 2028.

Delta Sees $2B Fuel Hit With CEO Cautious on Outlook

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As the first major U.S. airline to report quarterly results, Delta is seen as a bellwether for the world’s biggest aviation market.

U.S. Food Distributors Adding Fuel Surcharges

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:18 -0400

Grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals and even schools are most likely seeing costs for their food shipping climb.

Watch: How Tariffs Are Impacting Airfreight Strategies

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tariff changes are reshaping cross-border logistics, and have a growing impact on air cargo operations, says Scott Sangster, general manager of logistics service providers at Descartes.

Berlin Airport Was Temporarily Closed for Security Reasons

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:42:52 -0400

Several airports across Europe, including Berlin, Munich, Oslo and Copenhagen, faced disruptions in recent months after suspected drone sightings.

DoT & FAA Unveil Testing Program for Electric Aircraft

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Secretary Duffy says eVTOLs & advanced air mobility aircraft will radically redefine personal travel, regional transportation, cargo logistics, emergency medicine and much more.

Airlines Face ‘Existential Threat’ From War, Deutsche Bank Says

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:53:24 -0400

Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have surged during the war in the Middle East — more than doubling on a year-to-date basis.

CSCOs Urged to Act Swiftly in Response to Iran War

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Do not ignore the potential for your business to leverage upside as a consequence of an otherwise difficult geopolitical event, warns Gartner's David Gonzalez.

Major Threat to Supply Chains as Scope of U.S.-Iran War Widens

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:09:48 -0500

Update from the Guardian: Strait of Hormuz closed, Iran's Revolutionary Guards says.