The pandemic compelled supply chain operators to hasten technology adoption, sparking digital transformation within the industry. While this shift has resulted in increased traceability — wit...
https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-chat-mitigating-cybersecurity-risks-in-a-tech-driven-world/
Drone manufacturer Phenix Solutions completed testing this week of its Ultra 2XL, which can carry a payload of more than 600 pounds. The drone is suited for cargo, firefighting, agricultural sp...
https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-drones/phenix-successfully-tests-heavy-lift-ultra-2xl-drone/
The Biden-Harris administration on Sept. 13 announced new executive action to regulate de minimis shipments to the United States that would significantly affect Chinese e-commerce imports. The ...
https://aircargonext.com/news/new-de-minimis-executive-action-targets-chinese-retailers/
Some drone manufacturers and operators have added a layer of operational protection with real-time kinematic technology, which ascertains a drone’s location to within centimeters. Most drones...
CVC Capital Partners Plc signaled it’s willing to increase its €14 billion ($15.6 billion) offer for Deutsche Bahn AG’s logistics unit after losing the bidding to Danish company DSV A/S. Th...
The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving a green light to the merger of Alaska Air Group Inc. and Hawaiian Holdings Inc. after the carriers agreed to institute new consumer protections, li...
Southwest Cargo will ship freight with same-day overnight options beginning in 2025. The carrier will offer new overnight cross-country routes for shippers beginning Feb. 13, 2025. “With ou...
https://aircargonext.com/news/southwest-cargo-to-offer-same-day-shipments-new-routes-in-2025/
The Baltic Air Freight Index rose again week over week, showing modest improvement in global airfreight rates. The index rose 14.9% year over year in the week ending Sept. 16, to go with the 0....
https://aircargonext.com/news/air-cargo-traffic/air-cargo-market-firms-up-slightly-from-prior-week/
Denmark-based freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics has expanded its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of freight forwarder Blu Logistics Brasil. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Bl...
Air Canada and its pilots’ union, Air Line Pilots Association, International, reached a tentative contract agreement on Sept. 15, averting a strike or lockout. Operations resumed normally Mon...
https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-airlines/air-canada-work-stoppage-avoided-over-weekend/