ASTANA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasized the urgent need for a special handling code for e-commerce freight due to sustained volume growth and its increasing dominance in global air cargo markets over the past 18 months. Currently, over 80% of all e-commerce is transported by air as general cargo. However, Andre […]
The authorities at Port Houston and Houston Airports have requested continued patience from the shipping industry through the weekend as they work to resume operations after Hurricane Beryl. The recovery efforts are complicated by widespread power outages and ongoing cleanup efforts across the Houston metropolitan area. Port Houston reported that its terminals were operational shortly […]
The air cargo peak season, which began late last year, has now extended through the first half of 2024. With demand consistently outpacing global supply, this trend shows no signs of changing. June saw a 13% year-over-year increase in cargo volumes, measured in chargeable weight, while capacity growth was minimal at just 3% compared to […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised concerns that tighter regulations on US e-commerce imports from China, the world’s largest trade lane by volume, could significantly impact the global air freight sector, which has experienced robust growth since late last year. China-based online platforms such as Temu and Shein are facing increased scrutiny from […]
On July 3, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published several guidance updates through CSMS regarding the extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions and the recent revocation and suspension related to Section 232 duties. Regarding the Section 301 China Product Exclusions Extension, CBP outlined a 14-day transition period to extend 429 specific product exclusions (including […]
SkyTeam Cargo, a prominent air cargo alliance, has introduced an innovative paper-based cargo pallet designed to reduce costs and environmental impact. Developed by TRIP&CO, this new pallet has received approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The paper-based pallets, which can replace traditional wood and plastic euro and block pallets, weigh between 10-15 […]
US importers are accelerating their orders to bring containerized freight into the country as soon as possible, driven by global and domestic concerns, according to an international logistics executive during a press briefing in Washington, DC, this week. The situation in the Red Sea is worsening, there are issues with crewing ships, and labor concerns […]
Etihad Cargo is addressing the increasing demand in the US and Canada by adding extra capacity to key North American destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier announced that it will provide additional space beyond its existing bellyhold capacity through partnerships with other airlines. This initiative will introduce an extra 250 tonnes per week to New York, […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reducing the compliance demands on airfreight intermediaries by allowing logistics businesses to renew security credentials every three years instead of annually, according to a recent regulatory notice. This change, effective Monday, affects approximately 3,800 indirect air carriers registered with the TSA. These companies consolidate cargo from various shippers and […]
Vessel delays are decreasing at major ports in North and Southeast Asia, and equipment availability in China is also improving. However, ocean carriers and forwarders report increasing congestion in India. Key ports such as Singapore, Ningbo, Qingdao, and Klang in Malaysia have seen reduced vessel delays, according to shipping executives based in Asia. “Congestion has […]
