E-commerce and express traffic drive growth at Seattle’s airport in 2016
Amazon's "Prime One" takes to the skies over Seattle. Last year, Seattle-based Amazon launched a dedicated air freight network, “Prime...
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Crustaceans crush 2016, leading to 4.1 percent cargo rise at Halifax
Thanks to a booming year for lobster, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) saw substantial cargo growth over 2016, processing more...
Asia-Pacific airlines see cargo rebound in late 2016
Preliminary airfreight figures for 2016 from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued strength in the second half...
Amazon maritime freight forwarding in full swing
Amazon has been in the maritime forwarding business since October 2016, according to an “Ocean Audit” report cited by the...
Hactl takes on Vietjet’s cargo handling at Hong Kong
Vietnamese carrier VietJet has chosen Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) to provide cargo terminal operations for its newly...
Dubai International cargo volumes close out 2016 up 3.4 percent
After registering a contraction in the third quarter, Dubai International (DXB) cargo volumes recovered in the last three months of...
Etihad’s Hogan to step down as losses mount in minority investments
After 10 years at the helm of Etihad, president and CEO James Hogan will step down during the second half...
Airfreight prices fall in December, despite strong 2016 closeout
Despite a strong finish of 2016 at airports, and reports of high volumes through December, airfreight rates fell US$0.21, year-over-year,...
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