CFC: Amazon air network spend exceeds $1B per year as dedicated fleet grows
Amazon is now spending $1.1-$1.2 billion dollars per year on its own-controlled air operation in the United States and Europe,...
E-Commerce
FedEx quarterly profits up with high airfreight rates expected for at least next year
FedEx reported net income of $892 million for its Fiscal Year 2021 third quarter ended Feb. 28, nearly triple its...
New Geodis, Accenture tool supports retail brands’ move away from third-party platforms
French freight forwarder Geodis has partnered with consultancy Accenture to launch a methodology allowing retail brands to assess their e-commerce...
ACI: Memphis Airport surpasses Hong Kong in 2020 cargo throughput
This story has been updated to reflect that ACI has not yet released its official airport ranking and that all...
Amazon’s investment in ATSG reflects ‘lead operator’ status
Amazon took industry observers by surprise this week when it elected to exercise cash warrants for 13.6 million shares of...
Consultant Insight: Cross-border e-commerce sparks interest in customs expertise
As cross-border e-commerce growth continues, the logistics behind it have become a favorite target for companies expanding via mergers and...
DHL inaugurates Milan hub
DHL Express on March 5 formally inaugurated its new hub at Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP) — the express integrator’s fourth...
Air Canada Cargo launches Rivo platform for e-commerce service
Air Canada Cargo has rolled out its Rivo platform, the shipper-facing website element of the carrier’s new e-commerce delivery service....
