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Air Cargo

Air cargo is the transport of goods via aircraft, serving as a vital link in global supply chains. It is used for high-value, perishable, and time-sensitive products, offering faster delivery compared to sea or land transport. The sector includes dedicated cargo airlines, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, and is influenced by fuel costs, trade volumes, and economic conditions.

Turning Market Optimism Into Opportunity: New Avenues For Investing In The Aviation Sector
Turning Market Optimism Into Opportunity: New Avenues For Investing In The Aviation Sector
Lithium Battery Maker Airlifts Assembly Line To Leapfrog Port Congestion
Lithium Battery Maker Airlifts Assembly Line To Leapfrog Port Congestion
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Supply Chain Woes Drag Down Nike Sales
Supply Chain Woes Drag Down Nike Sales
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Lithium Battery Maker Airlifts Assembly Line To Leapfrog Port Congestion
Lithium Battery Maker Airlifts Assembly Line To Leapfrog Port Congestion
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Supply Chain Woes Drag Down Nike Sales
Supply Chain Woes Drag Down Nike Sales
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Worldwide Flight Services Acquires Texas-Based Cargo Handler
Worldwide Flight Services Acquires Texas-Based Cargo Handler
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Shell Shifts Sustainable Fuels Focus To Aviation Sector
Shell Shifts Sustainable Fuels Focus To Aviation Sector
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Air Cargo Recent News

Biden Target: Produce 3B Gallons Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel By 2030
Biden Target: Produce 3B Gallons Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel By 2030
The Biden administration on Thursday announced an interim goal to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year by 2030 on the way to net-zero emissions by mid-century.
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777 Aircraft Conversions: Mammoth Freighters Takes On The 'Big Twin'
777 Aircraft Conversions: Mammoth Freighters Takes On The 'Big Twin'
Mammoth Freighters LLC, backed by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group, on Thursday publicly launched a business that will convert used 777s into all-cargo planes that can carry heavy containers on the main deck instead of passenger seats.
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United Express Operator Air Wisconsin Dips Toe In Air Cargo
United Express Operator Air Wisconsin Dips Toe In Air Cargo
Air Wisconsin, which flies under the United Express brand as a regional partner of United Airlines, is exploring opportunities as an all-cargo carrier with a single freighter it expects to deploy in early December, President and CEO Robert Binns said. 
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Report: Amazon Air Puts 70% Of US Population Within Next-Day Reach
Report: Amazon Air Puts 70% Of US Population Within Next-Day Reach
An expanded route network, more sophisticated scheduling through hub airports and greater use of partner airlines to supplement its fleet have significantly enhanced Amazon Air's (NASDAQ: AMZN) ability to conduct overnight deliveries, according to new research from DePaul University.
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World's Largest Aircraft Lessor Expands Globally To Meet Capacity Demand
World's Largest Aircraft Lessor Expands Globally To Meet Capacity Demand
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Pandemic Taught Passenger Airlines Lesson About The Value Of Freight
Pandemic Taught Passenger Airlines Lesson About The Value Of Freight
The director-general of the International Air Transport Association acknowledged Monday that the organization has not seriously valued cargo throughout its history but said the pandemic taught airline executives that shipping goods can be profitable with more focused service.
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Daily Infographic: More Than 250 Grants Awarded To Airports Across US
Daily Infographic: More Than 250 Grants Awarded To Airports Across US
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Stealing Your Own Freight: O'Hare Cargo Delays Force Drastic Measures
Stealing Your Own Freight: O'Hare Cargo Delays Force Drastic Measures
Desperate logistics service providers in Chicago are resorting to a number of new tactics, including bribery and undercover extraction missions, to avoid worsening congestion that is trapping shipments for more than a week at O'Hare International Airport's cargo terminals, according to industry executives.
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Pilot Freight Buys Expedited Carrier To Integrate E-Commerce Delivery
Pilot Freight Buys Expedited Carrier To Integrate E-Commerce Delivery
Pilot Freight Services, a logistics provider backed by private equity, announced Monday it has acquired expedited less-than-truckload carrier American Linehaul to provide intercity capacity for its growing e-commerce business.
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Retailers Eye More Air Cargo As COVID Lockdowns Intensify In Vietnam
Retailers Eye More Air Cargo As COVID Lockdowns Intensify In Vietnam
Big apparel and footwear merchants are increasingly trying to switch from ocean to air transport to make up for huge production slowdowns in Vietnam due to COVID and ensure seasonal imports arrive on time for holiday shoppers.
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Are Freight Volumes Hitting A High Point? — #WithSONAR
Are Freight Volumes Hitting A High Point? — #WithSONAR
On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss the possibility of truckload volume hitting a new all-time high.  
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Are We Looking At A 'Super' Peak Season? — Great Quarter, Guys
Are We Looking At A 'Super' Peak Season? — Great Quarter, Guys
This episode is brought to you by Emerge, The Digital Freight Marketplace. While market volatility is affecting everyone, you need an RFP expert to navigate the uncertainty. Industry expertise and technology for your RFP event, now and in the future. Emerge from the confusion by visiting get.emergemarket.com/GQG
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Cargo Airlines Cancel Hundreds Of China Flights Amid COVID Outbreak
Cargo Airlines Cancel Hundreds Of China Flights Amid COVID Outbreak
Chinese restrictions to control a spike in COVID infections have severely curtailed cargo operations at several airports and reduced crew availability, forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights as the peak shipping season kicks into high gear in a sector already struggling to keep up with high demand.
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Amazon Air's Big US Hub Opens For Business
Amazon Air's Big US Hub Opens For Business
Amazon Air announced Wednesday it has begun operations at its new, primary package hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport a few weeks ahead of schedule. The U.S. hub will enable the online retailer to further speed up line haul transportation and help meet one-day delivery commitments for Prime members.
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Maestro Choreographs Way Around O'Hare Cargo Gridlock
Maestro Choreographs Way Around O'Hare Cargo Gridlock
Maestro International Cargo, a local company that provides airside ground handling services for airlines, is shuttling import shipments off the ramp to a new warehouse three miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to alleviate huge backlogs at airport terminals.
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Atlas Air Buys Eight 747 Freighters Off Lease To Maintain Capacity
Atlas Air Buys Eight 747 Freighters Off Lease To Maintain Capacity
Atlas Air Worldwide (NASDAQ: AAWW) said Thursday it is purchasing eight Boeing 747-400 freighters as their leases expire between this summer and the end of 2022 to ensure capacity as strong air cargo volumes collide with supply shortages.
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DHL Express Orders Electric Cargo Planes From Eviation
DHL Express Orders Electric Cargo Planes From Eviation
Global parcel delivery giant DHL Express placed its first order for electric cargo jets, becoming an early airline adopter of alternative propulsion systems that address broader sustainability concerns while supporting e-commerce deliveries. The aircraft appear well suited for the on-demand, e-commerce environment where small, frequent batch deliveries are required.
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Boutique French Airline Ventures Into Air Cargo
Boutique French Airline Ventures Into Air Cargo
Many passenger airlines have expanded cargo services out of necessity since the start of the COVID pandemic. Now, a boutique French carrier is leveraging the crisis to start cargo operations from scratch.
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