Archive for November 2023

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Shippers beware: new rules on lithium ion battery air shipments coming theloadstar.com At the recent meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) dangerous goods panel, it was agreed to introduce a State of Charge (SoC) requirement of […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES General airfreight in the doldrums – but charters are soaring theloadstar.com While scheduled airfreight operations continue to be buffeted by economic headwinds, the going has been smoother for the charter segment this year – and it is currently […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES China Airlines looks to offload more 747 freighters aircargonews.net China Airlines is looking to offload five of its ageing Boeing 747 freighters next year. The Taiwan-based carrier has mandated AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) to sell, via a Request […]

  AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Canadian airlines throttle back cargo plans for slower growth theloadstar.com Canada’s leading air cargo carriers have dialled back their freighter fleet expansion plans but still see room for growth. Cargojet, the nation’s top all-cargo carrier, has put […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES US forwarders brace for kickback on larger shipment screening rules aircargonews.net US freight forwarders are bracing for shipper kickback on recently implemented security requirements for larger shipments. At the end of October, shippers wishing to fly cargo that […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Iceland’s rumbling volcano could affect Canadian flights, commerce theweathernetwork.com If the past is any indication, a volcano rumbling in Iceland this weekend could have international consequences if it erupts. Officials are concerned that a volcanic eruption is imminent […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Airfreight rates creep steadily upwards says pricing index  aircargoeye.com THE August to September uptick on airfreight rates on major Asia-outbound lanes is gradually continuing, pricing analysts say. Nevertheless, there was little change in the first week of November, […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Cargojet to sell off new B757 freighters, pause 767 conversions freightwaves.com Cargojet, which operates a nationwide air cargo network in Canada for e-commerce express companies plus international services, is moving more aggressively to cap fleet growth and preserve […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES October air cargo demand sub-seasonal aircargoweek.com Global air cargo volumes and spot rates edged up marginally in October, but overall demand remained muted, diminishing hope of a traditional year-end revenue boost for airlines and freight forwarders, according to […]

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Jean-Claude Delen formally inducted into TIACA’s Hall of Fame aircargoweek.com The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) formally inducted Jean-Claude Delen, former CEO BENELUX and France for DHL Global Forwarding and former President of FIATA into the Hall of […]