Air Cargo News
The Journal of Commerce’s air cargo news covers the movement of air cargo, including air cargo shipping, air cargo carriers, air freight forwarders, air freight, air shipments, cargo airports and cargo news. It also tracks air cargo trends, air freight news, shifting of cargo between air and ocean, airports and airfreight delays and congestion.
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Pre-Lunar New Year rush, Red Sea disruption boost Asia-Europe air rates, demand
A seasonal push to get shipments out of Asia before factories close for the Lunar New Year may be masking a switch to air from disrupted ocean networks.
Forward, Omni Logistics seal long-awaited deal to merge businesses
With an amended merger agreement, months of contentious litigation are behind the companies, clearing the way for their combined forwarding and LTL operations.
Red Sea disruption drives Asia-Europe shippers to air, rail alternatives
While the available capacity offered by air and rail is nowhere near that of ocean, the modes give cargo owners an alternative transport option for their more urgent shipments.
Lack of US market access kills CMA CGM-Air France-KLM air cargo deal
The two French giants are in discussions to set up a new partnership, with each party operating its own independent air cargo network.
Forwarders warn of Asia-Europe air rate surge amid Red Sea crisis
Extended transit times, growing equipment shortages and port congestion are forcing European and Asian cargo owners to explore alternatives to ocean transport.