Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023
Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.
Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024
Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.
Anchorage’s International Airport Adds 5 Carriers
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has added five new international cargo carriers to its lineup this year, setting the stage for continued growth.
Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders
Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.
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.
Air and Ocean Freight Deal With Fluctuating Volumes in 2022
2022 saw an eastern shift in container shipping within the United States, while airfreight volumes dipped across North America.
Japan Airlines to Debut Its First Freighter Planes in 13 Years
Japan Airlines Co. will introduce three new cargo planes for the first time in more than a decade, seeking to diversify revenue by tapping into global and local consumer demand.
FAA’s Acting Chief Announces Plan to Step Down
Billy Nolen, acting administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is stepping down after just over a year on the job.
Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes
Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.
Pittsburgh Airport Dedicates $44 Million to Build Cargo Facility
Allegheny County Airport Authority board members awarded $44 million in contracts Oct. 28 for the construction of a state-of-the-art cargo facility on Pittsburgh International property in Findlay.