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Hong Kong shippers alarmed over rising logistics costs

Keith Wallis, Special Correspondent |
Shippers worry “unreasonable” air freight fees, tighter cargo screening regulations, and the region’s dependence on transshipment could cause Hong Kong to cede more cargo to air and sea ports in southern China.
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UPS targets low-cost, e-commerce shippers with deferred delivery

Eric Johnson, Senior Technology Editor |
UPS is targeting cross-border e-commerce sellers with a deferred-delivery shipping product that would cost less than tighter delivery windows, a sign of integrators wanting to tap into forecast growth in international online sales.
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Air cargo outlook darkens in unsettled market

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
The outlook for air cargo is turning negative as carriers face headwinds in the form of trade upheaval and falling demand.
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Tariff hikes send trans-Pacific air freight rates soaring

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
The escalating trade dispute between the US and China is driving keen interest in air freight on the busy trans-Pacific trade routes.
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Tech firms combating US airport congestion

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
As US airports, terminal operators, and ground handlers are taking heat for rampant truck congestion and cargo delays, two software firms are looking to bring digitization and automation to airport freight handling operations.
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Forwarders rally response to congested US air hubs

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
The Airforwarders Association’s mission to put an end to congestion at major US airports is already bearing fruit, but forwarders in New York and Boston worry airport efforts won’t address underlying issues.
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Collaboration urged to ease O’Hare cargo delays

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
O'Hare tops New York’s JFK as even more congested, with trucks trying to get their loads in and out of the airport thwarted by vehicular traffic, handling, and operational delays.
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Dynamic air cargo pricing gaining traction

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
The promise of digitization and real-time pricing is forcing the air freight industry to rethink longstanding booking practices.
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Trade turmoil, e-commerce lift air cargo

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
Speakers at the Cargo Facts EMEA conference in Frankfurt say trade disruptions and booming e-commerce will continue to drive increased global air cargo volume.
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Lack of air cargo surge marks weak trans-Pacific

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
After a subdued end to 2018 and trade and with economic hurdles stacking up, there are relatively low expectations for the trans-Pacific air cargo market in 2019.
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'Slow but steady' Asia air cargo gains ahead after US tariff rush

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
Of course, many factors can be involved in an air cargo volume uptrend, but this holiday season trade tension and the threat of higher tariffs certainly is one.
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Brussels’ strategy offers path for congested air cargo hubs

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
Like commercial aviation’s takeoff and landing slot booking system, BRUcloud enables forwarders to reserve guaranteed slot times and designated warehouse dock doors with ground handlers, enabling their truckers to quickly discharge loads or collect shipments.
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E-shopping holidays deliver air cargo peak-season stress

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
Three major online buying events — Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are coming — and when they are combined with the evolution of the three into global shopping and shipping events, it means more pressure on air freight pipelines.
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US airport congestion drives higher freight rates and delays

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest passenger and 42nd busiest cargo airport, congestion and delays in picking up/dropping off loads are adding wait time surcharges, and in some cases storage expenses, on to already high transport bills.
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Global air cargo slowdown intensifies amid trade tension

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
“Trade wars never produce winners. Governments must remember that prosperity comes from boosting their trade, not barricading economies,” the International Air Transport Association said.
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Capacity restraints cost Schiphol air cargo

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
Schiphol’s management said it expected lower overall freighter air traffic movements in the first half, due to capacity constraints, but its longer-term analysis remains encouraging.
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Air cargo groups say peak season capacity to match demand

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
However, shippers should still expect some robust peak season pricing from the airlines that are seeking to extend their profitability, which grew at a strong rate in the first quarter.
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Ukraine heavy-lift operator Antonov excels at solo job flights

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
Life has been good for heavy-lift air cargo operator Antonov after the breakup with its partner, with the company notching job wins in oil and gas, energy, aerospace, agriculture, telecommunications, and other industries. But that, in a sense, was not surprising, given its advantage — seven AN-124-100 freighters with payloads capable of transporting 150 metric tons.
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Air freight demand growth starting to look sustainable

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
E-commerce and pharmaceuticals are driving up air cargo volume and leading the industry into a period of sustainable growth.
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No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
Aligning capacity with fluctuating demand and sticker-shock pricing is always a tough dance in the air cargo spot market, and it is getting more difficult.
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Boeing: Air cargo to expand in mid-single digits through 2020

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
Driven by rising e-commerce sales, last year saw a 9.5 percent surge in global air freight tonnage for the 12 months ended Nov. 2017 — the industry’s strongest performance since the global financial crisis of 2010; and the uptrend is expected to continue in 2018.
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UPS pursues cross-border business with El Paso facility

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor |
<p>The new facility near the El Paso International Airport will serve shippers in what is called “the Borderplex” — a manufacturing region stretching out from the cities of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.</p>
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Asia-Europe airports post record, two-way freight volumes

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
<p>The recovering air cargo market is generating unprecedented growth at selected airports in Asia and Europe.</p>
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Peak air cargo volume tests Europe airports

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
Strong and sustained air cargo volume pouring through Europe is having positive and negative effects on the airport gateways.
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Global air freight: Focused on tech efficiency, not whiz

Chris Barnett, Special Correspondent |
Global air logistics leaders say their focus for 2018 continues to be on technology and processes.
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Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
Peak season demand is using up all available capacity and pushing up rates to unheard of levels.
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Soaring air shipments spark capacity crunch and higher rates

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
Shippers are scrambling for space on aircraft and paying more for their cargo as robust volume in Asia-Europe and Asia-North America trades quickly mop up available capacity.
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E-commerce makes peak season for air cargo year-long

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
The sales figures surrounding China's Single's Day are predictably large, but the online shopping promotion continues robust 2017 e-commerce demand that is driving up air cargo volume.
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Slot-stricken Schiphol explores Dutch call for local rule

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor |
Netherlands airport hub Schiphol is considering a government proposal aimed at solving its landing rights crisis impacting all-cargo flights.
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Air cargo 2017 growth forecast could be raised significantly

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
Peak season still on the way.
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London Heathrow hits cargo record

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
Heathrow continues to outpace growth at Frankfurt airport.
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Global air cargo hits seven-year peak

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
All regions posted growth.
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Strong demand pulls Amsterdam Schiphol to air cargo record

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
Schiphol’s second-quarter results are the latest in a string of strong performances by European airports and cargo airlines.
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Japan air cargo growth to slow

Tomoo Yatsuhashi, Japan Special Correspondent |
Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. has revised upward its fiscal year outlook for growth in Japan’s air cargo trade.
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London Heathrow freight surges, outpaces Frankfurt

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
Europe’s fourth-largest air cargo hub handled 142,349 tonnes.
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Global air cargo rally gains momentum

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent |
All regions except Latin America posted double-digit growth.
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Asian air hubs report double-digit growth

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
The strong growth in air cargo volumes out of Asia has continued through April, driven by international demand.
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Japanese air cargo poised for more growth

Tomoo Yatsuhashi, Japan Special Correspondent |
Japan’s international air cargo trade will rise for the second successive year.
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Solid demand lifts Asia air cargo by double digits

Greg Knowler, Senior Europe Editor |
March was a good month for the Asian air cargo industry, with the recovering markets accelerating further on rising regional import-export activity.
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Forward Air spreads drayage wings to Southeast

Joseph Bonney, Senior Editor |
Forward Air has expanded its US Midwest-focused drayage footprint to the Southeast.
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