Air cargo news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from the air cargo industry:

Industry News

  1. IATA: Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.3% in May (June 2022) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air cargo demand rose 4.3% in May compared to the same period last year, driven by strong demand for e-commerce and pharmaceuticals.
  2. UPS and FedEx to Increase Rates (June 2022) - Both UPS and FedEx announced rate increases for their air cargo services, citing rising fuel costs and other operational expenses.
  3. DHL Express to Launch New Air Cargo Service (May 2022) - DHL Express announced the launch of a new air cargo service, DHL Express 360, which will offer faster and more reliable delivery options for customers.

Airline News

  1. Lufthansa Cargo to Launch New Boeing 777F Service (June 2022) - Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to launch a new Boeing 777F service, which will offer increased capacity and flexibility for its customers.
  2. Cathay Pacific Cargo to Increase Capacity (May 2022) - Cathay Pacific Cargo announced plans to increase its capacity by 10% in the coming months, driven by strong demand for air cargo services.
  3. Singapore Airlines Cargo to Launch New Service to India (April 2022) - Singapore Airlines Cargo announced plans to launch a new service to India, which will offer increased capacity and connectivity for customers.

Technology and Innovation

  1. WFS to Implement New Cargo Handling System (June 2022) - Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) announced plans to implement a new cargo handling system, which will improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  2. IATA Launches New Digital Cargo Platform (May 2022) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a new digital cargo platform, which will enable airlines and cargo handlers to share data and improve the efficiency of air cargo operations.
  3. UPS to Use Drones for Cargo Delivery (April 2022) - UPS announced plans to use drones to deliver cargo in the coming months, which will improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Regulatory News

  1. EU to Implement New Air Cargo Security Regulations (June 2022) - The European Union announced plans to implement new air cargo security regulations, which will require airlines and cargo handlers to implement additional security measures.
  2. IATA Calls for Simplification of Air Cargo Regulations (May 2022) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the simplification of air cargo regulations, which it says are overly complex and bureaucratic.
  3. US DOT Proposes New Air Cargo Security Regulations (April 2022) - The US Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed new air cargo security regulations, which will require airlines and cargo handlers to implement additional security measures.

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates from the air cargo industry. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments, I recommend following industry publications and news sources, such as Air Cargo World, Cargo Facts, and The Loadstar.