Air Cargo

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

Alphabet’s Wing develops fleet of new drones for more efficient package delivery

Bloomberg | July 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Alphabet Inc.’s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds.

DHL Express delivers chimpanzees to their new home in Liberia

AJOT Newsroom | July 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• DHL partnered with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP), providing logistics services to relocate four rescued chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia • In celebration of World Chimpanzee Day to raise awareness about the welfare, protection, and conservation of the global chimpanzee population.

Lufthansa Cargo on the way to CO₂ neutrality by 2050

Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy

The best 10 airports in Europe right now for on-time departures

Bloomberg | July 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Emirates clashes with Heathrow over demand to slash capacity

Bloomberg | July 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

SAS warns pilot strike puts at risk emergency bridge financing

Bloomberg | July 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines Cargo expands WebCargo bookings to include US network

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

United Air, pilots to reopen negotiations on pending contract

Bloomberg | July 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines sign master rental agreement

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a new Master Rental Agreement (MRA) for the usage of the temperature-controlled Opticooler as part of the cool service of the Japanese major carrier. The MRA opens up new possibilities to use the active Opticooler as a reliable and capable supply chain solution for pharmaceutical shipments to and from Asia. Therefore, DoKaSch and JAL meet the country’s growing needs for vaccine and pharmaceutical transportation in a safe and reliable way.

CEVA Logistics continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisition

• Spedag Interfreight, an Africa-focused, international freight forwarding expert • CEVA Logistics now present in 44 countries in Africa • Acquisition advances next steps in CEVA’s Africa, global growth strategy

Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo extend and expand their sustainability partnership

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics

On Monday 4 July, Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) signed an agreement aimed at continuing and further expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership.

UPS Healthcare revolutionizes prioritized shipping with enhancements to UPS® Premier

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Upgrades and global expansion provide additional control, visibility, reliability and recovery for patient-critical, time-and temperature-sensitive products