Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.
Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport
Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.
DHL Express Workers Strike at Cincinnati Air Cargo Hub
More than 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers walked off the job at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a critical logistics hub for the package delivery company.
December 8, 2023Pilotless FedEx, Reliable Robotics Plane Completes Flight
Reliable Robotics Corp. has flown a small cargo plane on loan from FedEx Corp. without a human on board, a step toward the autonomous flight startup winning regulatory approval.
Atlanta Joins Top Tier of Global Supply Chain Powers
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport plans a nearly $500 million expansion of its air cargo facilities to accommodate steady economic growth in the southeast U.S.
DHL Express Opens Miami-to-Argentina Cargo Shipping Route
DHL Express started shipping this week from Miami to Argentina, as part of its cargo hauling expansion from South Florida to Latin America.
UPS Offers Buyouts to 167 Pilots as Air Cargo Slumps
UPS Inc. is offering a voluntary severance package for 167 pilots amid a slump in air freight volume.
Cargo Airline Western Global Goes Bankrupt
Florida-based Western Global Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to slash its debt load after the cargo airline faced a cash crunch.
FedEx Pilots Reject Proposed Multiyear Contract
Union pilots who fly for FedEx announced on July 24 the rejection of a proposed multiyear contract from the company, with 57% of members voting against the deal.
UPS Pilots to Honor Picket Lines if Teamsters Strike
The pilots union at Sandy Springs, Ga.-based UPS Inc. plans to honor picket lines in the event of a Teamsters strike against the shipping giant.