China’s ‘zero tolerance’ approach delivers PVG airfreight disruptions
Airfreight rates on the trans-Pacific and Asia to Europe trade lanes have already risen by 20% to 40% in August...
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Staffing shortages among US ground handlers cause delays in apparel shipments
While restrictions due to COVID-19 outbreaks in Southeast Asia have impacted the region’s apparel supply chain, the already limited airfreight...
Menzies gains foothold in Central America with Interexpresso acquisition
Edinburgh-based John Menzies, parent company of ground handler Menzies Aviation, announced today that it has acquired 51% of aviation service...
Shipping requirements stricter as airlines, 3PLs work around US airport congestion
Cargo handling and pickup at major destination airports has slowed significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and airlines and freight...
8 US airports undergoing major cargo facility upgrades in 2021
Despite industrywide disruptions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the air cargo community has remained focused on the future,...
Amazon Air opens 600-acre cargo hub at CVG
E-commerce giant Amazon launched its Amazon Air cargo hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) last week. The 600-acre...
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Delta Cargo renew cargo handling contract with dnata in UK
British carrier Virgin Atlantic Cargo and U.S.-based Delta Cargo this week signed cargo-handling contract extensions with Dubai-based air service provider...
Amazon Air Newark facility development gets Port Authority approval
The Board of Commissioners for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey authorized the Port Authority’s executive director,...
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