Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, freighters, belly cargo, airports and more

Southwest Air’s lackluster profit fuels pressure to revamp business model

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

[Freightos Weekly Update] Ports preparing for a strike, carriers introducing surcharges

CHI Aviation handling GmbH takes over shares in Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hactl’s new TSCE helps streamline export cargo acceptance

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has further streamlined its cargo acceptance operations with the opening of its new Terminal Services Centre (Export) (TSCE), embodying new digital processes and document handling features.

CHAMP Cargosystems introduces new 1Neo-Connect service to ease and accelerate ONE Record adoption across the air cargo industry

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

CHAMP's innovative 1Neo-Connect Super Node is a game-changer, designed to make the ONE Record landscape accessible to all.

FAA will notify DOJ if Boeing engages in any criminal activities

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that the agency will remain engaged with the Justice Department on oversight of Boeing.

Union says striking Boeing workers not interested in latest contract offer

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The union representing thousands of striking Boeing U.S. factory workers said late on Tuesday a survey showed members were overwhelmingly against the planemaker's latest pay proposal, which it described as its "best and final".

Hanover, Northwestern Mutual break ground on industrial development in Washington, D.C. metro

Hanover Company and Northwestern Mutual Real Estate | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Southwest plans to reduce Atlanta service, cut some jobs, union says

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

Boeing offers striking union added time to hold vote on new offer

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing said on Tuesday it has offered to extend the timeline for a vote on a new contract by the union representing thousands of its striking U.S. West Coast workers, after they rejected the company's initial Friday deadline.

FAA chief says Boeing safety culture reforms may take years

Reuters | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA chief says SpaceX needs to operate at ‘highest level of safety’

Reuters | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Alaska Airlines expands cargo division and establishes new leadership

Ian Morgan named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo; Jason Berry named Alaska Air Group's Executive Vice President of Cargo

Volanteus launches new cargo charter services

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

Meeting the diverse needs of businesses with swift and secure air cargo solutions

American Airlines Cargo enhances cold-chain network with expansion of CEIV Pharma certification

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The carrier announces new certified US stations, underscores commitment to quality in life sciences handling

First site at CVG Airport Global Logistics Park breaks ground

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The first development at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s (CVG) Global Logistics Park has broken ground.

Biden-Harris Administration commits $290 million for new runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

New runway project funded by the Federal Aviation Administration will reduce delays and enhances safety.

Lufthansa Cargo includes additional costs for SAF quotas in the price index of the airfreight surcharge

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Established surcharge concept will be retained • From January 1, 2025, SAF prices will be monitored via the index • The airline cannot bear the increasing environmental costs of mandatory blending on its own • Targeted political support strategies are needed for a competitive SAF market.