Loading platform of air freight to the aircraft Air Cargo World - In trade wars, there tend to many casualties and few winners. But in the current politically charged climate, a trade war is now a reality, as the United States decided in March to adopt an aggressive protectionist policy to
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U.S. imposes long-awaited advance screening rules for inbound air cargo
After nearly eight years of starts, stops and delays, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finally implemented its much-debated Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) program, requiring all carriers of commercial cargo to report electronic airfreight data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before the cargo is loaded
Kerry Logistics launches new rail services to Caucasus region
Kerry Logistics launches rail and road freight services from China to Caucasus and Turkey. Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics continues to invest in the “One Belt, One Road” initiative that promotes trade between Europe and China by releasing plans to launch a new 18- to 20-day railway service. The 3PL also said it
UPS expanding LCL ocean offering
The parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider is adding direct sailings in 130 trade lanes covering Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and the Middle East. UPS is significantly expanding its less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean freight services. The Atlanta-based parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider said in a statement
Forwarders take to dedicated freighter ops, but could trade issues get in the way?
This week, DHL Global Forwarding released news that it is considering launching additional dedicated Asia-Pacific freighter routes, according to an interview with the forwarding’s giant’s U.S.-division CEO in Air Cargo News. DHL currently employs Atlas Air to operate 747 freighters that service its Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Cargolux bans ‘hunting trophies,’ citing environmental sustainability
Today, Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has banned the transportation of wild game, otherwise known as “hunting trophies,” to take effect immediately. “This practice does not align with the company’s ethical engagements and policies,” said Richard Forson, CEO of Cargolux, stating that the carrier is “committed to building a sustainable business model,”
Freight train robberies on the rise in Mexico
Thieves were believed to have caused this derailment in the early hours of the morning of September 27, 2017 in Querétaro. ...thieves block rail tracks Freight train robbers in Mexico are increasingly blocking tracks or loosening rails to stop trains and steal the contents. The federal rail agency said Monday the number of cargo
U.S Port of New York/New Jersey has record volume with import decline
Transit Oil Cargo At Tanzania’s Dar Port Grows By 50%
Dodoma - TRANSIT oil cargo through the Dar es Salaam port grew by 48.5 percent in the first months of this year as compared to corresponding period last year. According to the country's Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) data, transit fuel shipped through the port increased by 49 percent, thanks to
Asia-Pacific carriers experience robust cargo growth, higher yields, in 2017
With major manufacturing economies in the Asia-Pacific region benefitting from increased trade activity, the area’ airlines reported a robust 9.6 percent jump in international air cargo traffic as measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) for the year, according to preliminary aggregated financial performance figures released over the weekend by the