Archive for June 2018

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Inaccurate Air Waybills a Growing Problem: Air Canada Cargo source: CIFFA Air Canada Cargo reports that it has recently noticed a rise in the number of air waybill discrepancies, specifically with the weight and dimensions entered for […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES  Atlanta has the drive to be a top US cargo airport, but it may be a bumpy ride source:  theloadstar.co.uk Atlanta has set its sights on becoming a cutting-edge cargo airport – but faces several challenges. Last […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Fewer flight delays for freighters, but ‘meltdown’ may be approaching source: theloadstar.co.uk Frustrated by delayed flights? As the saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet.  But, on a brighter note, charters and freighter flights may fare better […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Hong Kong and Paris airports sign MOU 22.06.2018 Source: Air Cargo News Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP of France have signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on strengthening cooperation between… read more here Nippon Cargo […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Air cargo braces for the impact of trade tariffs source: aircargonews.net The introduction of trade tariffs is set to hit the air cargo industry, despite the possibility of an initial boost. Reports have suggested that the various […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Most Air France unions cancel planned June strikes source: atwonline.com Most Air France unions have called off strikes planned for June 23-26 in the latest twist in a months-long conflict with staff over pay that has so […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Most Air France unions cancel planned June strikes source: atwonline.com Most Air France unions have called off strikes planned for June 23-26 in the latest twist in a months-long conflict with staff over pay that has so […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Air freight could benefit from a rush to beat US-China tariff deadline source: theloadstar.co.uk A rush to beat the tariffs imposed by the US and China in the latest trade spat could spark a change in freight […]

OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES Oil price rise set to wipe out box line profits this year source: lloydlsloadinglist.com An unexpected surge in fuel prices has dramatically altered the cost base of carriers and has forced analyst Drewry to significantly downgrade its […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Brussels launches blockchain freight management app source: aircargonews.net Brussels Airport has launched its first application using blockchain technology, which it describes as the next step in the landside management tool it is developing with stakeholders in the […]