Air Freight

Integrating inventory into air vs. ocean international transportation modal choice strategies

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Tan Miller and Emmanuel Peters The decision to ship products via air or ocean requires more information than just a cost analysis of the two modes—it involves using inventory carrying cost and inventory investment data to make a sound choice.

Retailers Considering Airfreight, Inventory Boosts to Combat Red Sea Dangers

Thursday, January 18, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.

FedEx reorganizes to focus on flexibility, efficiency, intelligence

Thursday, April 6, 2023 · Jeff Berman The company is consolidating all of its operating companies into a single organization.

The continuous evolution of air cargo logistics challenges

Friday, July 8, 2022 · Charles Edwards Here’s a look at the disruptions that are changing air cargo the world around. Strap in for a bumpy flight.

Air Cargo Supply Chains to Remain Under Pressure

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Air cargo industry analysts observe that as ocean peak season cools off, air peak season heats up.

Air Cargo Options May Be Good Bet for Supply Chain Managers This Year

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 · Patrick Burnson With the passing of last month's annual Air Forwarders Association conference in Las Vegas, we caught up with the AfA's executive director Brandon Freid for this exclusive interview which first appeared in our sister publication -- Logistics Management.

Air Cargo Supply Chains to Remain Profitable for Carriers, Says IATA

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 (revised down from $33.8 billion forecast in June).

Air Cargo and Ocean Carrier Rates Should Make for Sustainable Supply Chains in 2019

Friday, January 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Carrier pricing for air cargo shipments is also expected to remain on a steep trajectory, while ocean rates may finally reach a sustainable level

American Airlines Cargo Continues Enhancing Cold-Chain Program

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Finalizes Agreement for Global Pharmaceutical Handling Certification

How They Did it: Pratt & Whitney’s Ramp Up

Thursday, May 5, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock While many companies are challenged to grow their revenue in today's slow economy, Pratt & Whitney faces a different Issue: How to lock up supply as it ramps up to double the output of its new jet engine over the next five years. This is how they did It.

Air Cargo Volumes Remain Low in Asia Pacific

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Preliminary traffic figures for the month of November released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) indicate that air cargo markets remained weak.

Too Much of a Good Thing: U.S. Airport Real Estate Investors Thrive, Tenants Pay

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson With congestion issues and seaport gridlocks plaguing the transportation industry, air freight volumes are back on the rise.

Air Freighters May Take More Prominent Role in Supply Chain

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson While “modest” growth for 2015 is forecasted by most air cargo industry insiders, Wilmington, Ohio-based freighter lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is far more bullish.

AirCargo 2014 to Highlight Strategies and Innovations for Business Growth

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 · Patrick Burnson When the Air Freight Forwarder’s Association (AfA) stages its annual conference next month, the focus will be “closing the deal.”

Air Cargo Stages “Modest” Rebound

Monday, February 10, 2014 · SCMR Staff The International Air Transport Association released figures showing a 1.4% expansion of global freight ton kilometers (FTKs) in 2013 when compared to 2012.