DHL strengthens strategic US-Mexico border ops with El Paso facility renovation 

DHL Global Forwarding has renovated its facility in El Paso with the intent of strengthening its capabilities along the southern border of the United States. Additionally, DHL Global Forwarding said it now offers airfreight, ocean freight, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and cross-border services out of the facility.  As part of the renovation, DHL Global Forwarding […]

• Chelsea Toczauer
• October 10, 2019

Delta Cargo, Virgin Atlantic open new London Heathrow tech-focused export facility

Delta Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo announced the opening of a new technology-focused export facility at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The carriers announced the move into the new facility, which will double the carriers’ cargo operations space at the airport and is housed at the dnata City East building at LHR, in January of this […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 10, 2019

Time to nominate ACW’s Air Cargo Executive of the Year for 2019!

As the end of the year approaches, we at Air Cargo World are reaching out to readers to vote for our annual Air Cargo Executive of the Year award, celebrating the highest achievement in the air cargo industry. The 2019 Air Cargo Executive of the Year will be named and profiled on the cover of the Dec/Jan issue of […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 10, 2019

IAG Cargo partners with Cargo Signal for cargo tracking

IAG Cargo is offering a new cargo tracking service through a partnership with Cargo Signal, the sensor-based logistics service provider subsidiary of Seattle-based forwarder Expeditors. IAG Cargo’s cargo tracking service offers three levels – Visibility, Quality, and Service & Quality – all of which include sensor-based tracking and shipment visibility using web and mobile applications. […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 10, 2019

The China-Russia connection: E-commerce demand supports a booming trade lane

Chinese express carriers have been making waves in the air cargo business for some time now, rapidly building up their freighter operations and innovating domestic express operations. Still, despite being the base for two of the world’s largest e-commerce companies – JD.com, which is often compared to Amazon for the high degree of control it […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 9, 2019

DSV sets its sights on major road acquisition 

With the major integration of DSV and Panalpina still underway, DSV Panalpina intends to continue pursuing growth through large mergers and acquisitions, with additions to its Road business likely next on the company’s radar. The news comes following the company’s most recent Board strategy session, hosted several weeks ago.  “Once we’re 12-18 months into the integration of Panalpina, and we […]

• Chelsea Toczauer
• October 9, 2019

Cargo Chat: Hellmann’s Gregg on flexibility in shipping thanks to digitalization

Thanks to a flood of venture capital funding finding its way into logistics, the digital revolution has finally reached the air cargo industry. Whether it’s wearable tech like the “smart glasses” featured in September’s issue of the magazine, Bluetooth tracking of ULDs or screening so advanced most cargo can be cleared by customs while it’s […]

• Charles Kauffman
• October 9, 2019

AirBridgeCargo recertified for CEIV Pharma

Volga-Dnepr Group subsidiary carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines was recertified under the International Air Transport Association’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma). The two-day audit took place at ABC’s cargo hub at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) and covered all internal processes of ABC’s pharma handling. AirBridgeCargo was the first Russian airline certified […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 8, 2019

Dachser Americas relocates Argentina, Chile offices to support growing ops 

Today, Dachser announced the opening of two new offices for its Dachser Americas arm in Argentina and Chile. The company said current and anticipated future growth in its South American operations compelled the relocation of its regional Buenos Aires and Santiago offices to larger facilities.  Dachser America’s new Buenos Aires location positions the company strategically near 9,000 companies of “many […]

• Chelsea Toczauer
• October 8, 2019

Lӧdige Industries automates ULD transportation

German company Lӧdige Industries, which provides solutions to optimize, automate and manage logistics operations, announced the introduction of a new automated guided vehicle (AGV) for transportation of airfreight and ULDs. The computer-controlled, wheeled AGV features 5-foot and 10-foot models for different ULD sizes, and the larger model is capable of lifting and transferring palletized cargo, […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 8, 2019

Air cargo’s peak season – promising or a bust?

A year that started with great uncertainty will likely end the same. As we head into the traditional peak season, the world is faced with increasing trade barriers and weakening demand for goods. Global manufacturing activity is hovering dangerously close to contraction for many countries and for some countries, including the United States, contraction has […]

• Cathy Roberson
• October 7, 2019

Amazon opens new Chicago Rockford Airport facility

Monday marked the ceremonial opening of a new 200,000-square-foot Amazon facility at Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD), the airport’s director of business development and cargo, Ken Ryan, told Air Cargo World. News of the expansion at the Chicago airport came late last year when RFD confirmed Amazon would more than double its footprint there. Amazon Air had […]

• Caryn Livingston
• October 7, 2019

RiverOak Strategic Partners begins airspace approval process for Manston Airport ops

RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) is moving forward with its plans to develop Manston Airport (MSE) into a cargo hub. On Oct. 4 the group announced it is beginning the first stage of a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory process to secure approval for airspace use around the airport.  Beyond acquiring approval from the CAA to build infrastructure at the airport, RSP must […]

• Chelsea Toczauer
• October 7, 2019

FIATA and TRAFFIC launch free digital course on prevention of wildlife trafficking  

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC launched a new digital “Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking” course on Oct. 4, during the FIATA World Congress 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.   The three-hour digital course is aimed at providing freight forwarders with essential information that can aid workers in detecting, responding […]

• Chelsea Toczauer
• October 7, 2019