#air-freight-capacity
(47 articles)AI Shippers Face Severe Air Freight Capacity Crunch as Rates Surge
AI hyperscalers are competing fiercely for dwindling air freight capacity during peak season, with many still unable to book sufficient space for servers, chips, and data center equipment. While ecomm
Saudi Air Cargo Capacity Drops Amid Riyadh Airport Shutdown
Air cargo capacity in Saudi Arabia has declined due to disruption from a Riyadh airport shutdown. This reduction affects regional air freight operations and may impact shipments through a key Middle E
Air Cargo Backlogs Mount as Middle East Conflict Strains Capacity
Air cargo operators are contending with mounting backlogs as Middle East regional conflict continues to constrain available capacity. The combination of reduced routing options and elevated demand is
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport gets $80M upgrade to boost cargo capacity
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is undertaking an $80 million capital project designed to enhance its logistics and cargo-handling capabilities. The investment reflects broader efforts to str
UPS and FedEx Aircraft Groundings Threaten Holiday Shipping
UPS and FedEx are operating with reduced air freight capacity due to grounded aircraft, raising questions about their ability to handle holiday shipping demand. This development comes during the criti
My Freighter Expands Air Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 767
My Freighter, an air cargo operator, has announced the addition of another Boeing 767 freighter to its operational fleet. This move represents a strategic capacity expansion in the competitive air car
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Cargo Capacity
Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing freighter aircraft consisting of 8 new 777-8 models and 2 current-generation 777 cargo jets. This procurement marks Ethiopian's first 777-8 fre
Nairobi emerges as East Africa's two-way air cargo hub beyond flowers
Nairobi is undergoing a strategic transformation from a one-directional flower export gateway into a balanced two-way cargo hub for East Africa. Turkish Cargo's expansion to four weekly freighter serv
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines Extend Boeing 777 Freighter
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines have extended their partnership involving Boeing 777 freighter aircraft, signaling continued confidence in air cargo demand across Asia-Pacific markets. This strateg
Rhenus Expands Spain-LatAm Airfreight Capacity Amid Volume Surge
Rhenus, a major international logistics provider, has announced rapid expansion in airfreight volumes on the Spain-to-Latin America trade corridor, reflecting growing demand for expedited cargo servic
Amazon's Air Fleet Challenge: Absorbing Aircraft Retirements
Amazon's ability to absorb the retirement of aging air cargo aircraft presents a significant operational challenge for the e-commerce giant. While the company possesses sufficient financial resources
Global Aviation Link Expands Freighter Ops via ABX Deal
Global Aviation Link has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter operations through a partnership deal with ABX, signaling confidence in air cargo demand recovery and competitive positioning
Amazon Suspends 21 Air Contract After Miami Runway Crash
Amazon has temporarily suspended its air cargo operations with 21 Air following a fatal runway accident at Miami International Airport on September 6, where a Boeing 767-300 freighter overran the runw
Amazon suspends 21 Air, removes 7 freighters amid Q4 peak
Amazon has initiated a significant restructuring of its air cargo network following the suspension of carrier 21 Air, removing seven Boeing 767 freighters from operations at a critical juncture, just
WindRunner Heavy-Lift Aircraft Opens New Opportunities for Space
Radia's WindRunner aircraft is emerging as a significant asset for the space industry's logistics needs, particularly for transporting oversized and sensitive aerospace components that traditional car
Emirates SkyCargo Expands India Freighter Capacity
Emirates SkyCargo is expanding its dedicated freighter capacity serving India, signaling strong confidence in demand recovery and growth on this strategically important South Asia trade lane. This cap
AI Demand Squeezes Peak Season Airfreight Capacity Asia-US
The surge in artificial intelligence-related shipments is consuming a disproportionate share of already-constrained airfreight capacity on key Asia-Pacific to North America routes during peak season.
Kuroneko Cargo Air Service Ending 2027: Impact on Japan Logistics
Japan Airlines and Yamato Transport announced the termination of the Kuroneko Cargo Aircraft Service, with operations ceasing in June 2027. This marks a significant consolidation in Japan's domestic a
AI Boom May Strain Air Freight Under Worst-Case Scenarios
Expeditors' consulting division Onyx has released scenario analysis examining how the ongoing AI investment boom could reshape freight markets and supply chains. Chief economist Adam Karson highlighte
EU Import Rules Drive 18% Jump in Asia-Europe Air Freight
The European Union's implementation of new low-value import rules on 1 July has unexpectedly triggered a significant surge in air freighter capacity from Asia Pacific to Europe. Data from Rotate revea
Lusaka Airport Gains Dedicated Freighter Service
Lusaka Airport in Zambia is experiencing a significant inflection point as dedicated freighter capacity arrives at the facility, signaling growing recognition of the airport's strategic role in Africa
FedEx $150M Delhi Airport Automated Hub Expansion
FedEx's $150 million commitment to build an automated air cargo hub at Delhi Airport represents a strategic expansion of critical infrastructure in one of the world's fastest-growing e-commerce market
Aerospace Industry Faces Critical Air Freight Capacity Crunch
The aerospace industry is experiencing a significant capacity squeeze in air freight transportation, driven by the increasing internationalization of aircraft maintenance operations. Marcelo Riso, VP
ASL Aviation Acquires 747 Freighters to Expand Global Cargo Capacity
ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired two Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft from Seattle-based lessor Altavair, converting previously leased assets into owned inventory. This procurement move stabilizes
AI Chip Shipments Surge: Air Cargo Demand Jumps 14.7% Across Asia-North America
The surge in AI chip and server shipments is creating unprecedented demand for air freight capacity on the Asia-North America corridor. With five consecutive months of growth and a reported 14.7% year
Bangladesh Accelerates Airport Cargo Upgrades to Boost Regional Trade
Bangladesh is pursuing accelerated upgrades to its airport cargo infrastructure, particularly at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, to enhance its competitive position in regional and gl
DHL Express Pivots to Smart Industrial Cargo, Moves Away from Parcels
DHL Group is executing a significant multi-year strategic pivot within its Express division, shifting focus from traditional parcel services toward higher-margin, technology-intensive industrial cargo
DHL Invests €177M to Expand China Express Logistics Capacity
DHL Express has announced a significant €177 million investment in its Shenzhen 'Super Gateway,' marking the company's largest infrastructure investment in mainland China to date. This expansion inclu
DHL Posts 30% Profit Growth as Air Freight Capacity Tightens
DHL Group delivered a landmark financial quarter with 30% operating profit growth, driven primarily by structural shifts in the air freight market toward heavier industrial shipments and away from lig
LatAm-N. America Airfreight Capacity Drops Post-World Cup
The World Cup created a temporary surge in airfreight capacity between Latin America and North America, but the tournament's conclusion triggered a sharp capacity rebalancing that is now pressuring fr
Jiexun Profit Surges 15x as Capacity Drives Q2 Air & Sea Freight
Jiexun, a Taiwan-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has delivered explosive financial results in the second quarter, with profits increasing 15-fold year-over-year and earnings per share
FAA Flight Cuts Squeeze Freight Capacity During Peak Season
FAA-mandated flight reductions are creating significant capacity constraints in the air freight market during the critical peak shipping season, when demand for rapid cargo movement peaks across North
Middle East Escalation Disrupts Global Ocean & Air Freight
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are creating significant disruptions across both ocean and air freight networks, forcing logistics providers to reroute shipments and incur substantial additiona
Mexican Airports See Surge as Air Cargo Routes to Asia Expand
Awesome Cargo's addition of a third A330 freighter and launch of scheduled services between Mexico City and Ezhou (China) via Anchorage represents a structural shift in transpacific air cargo routing.
Alaska Air Doubles Cargo Fleet with 4 Boeing 737 Freighters
Alaska Airlines announced a significant expansion of its air cargo operations through the acquisition of four leased Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, effectively doubling its dedicated freighter f
MSC orders 5 Boeing 777-8 freighters; air cargo capacity set to surge
Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s air cargo subsidiary announced a landmark order for five Boeing 777-8 freighter aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow, signaling aggressive expansion in the in
Poland Builds EU Cargo Hub, Balances China Growth With Political Concerns
Poland is advancing plans for a major air cargo hub positioned to capture overflow traffic from Europe's saturated cargo airports, but with a strategic caveat: the country is deliberately limiting its
Middle East Air Freight Capacity Tight Amid Surging Demand
The Middle East air freight market is experiencing a critical mismatch between supply and demand. While capacity remains constrained, shippers, particularly in the fresh produce and perishables sector
DHL Launches Thrice-Weekly Bangkok-Cincinnati Air Cargo Route
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new dedicated air cargo route operating three times weekly between Bangkok and Cincinnati, directly addressing capacity constraints on the transpacific trade lane.
USPS Considers Reassessing UPS Air Contract Amid Volume Shortfalls
The U.S. Postal Service faces a critical procurement decision following recommendations from its Office of Inspector General to reassess its air transportation contract with UPS. The agency has been u
DHL Expands Transpacific Air Cargo with Dedicated Boeing 777 Flights
DHL Global Forwarding has deployed dedicated Boeing 777 freighter services connecting Southeast Asia and China with U.S. Midwest hubs, marking a structural shift in how major logistics providers respo
Biggest Cargo Planes 2026: Why Volume Capacity Drives Air Freight Jobs
This article from GetTransport.com profiles the largest cargo aircraft expected to operate globally in 2026, ranked by payload capacity. The analysis underscores a critical shift in air freight compet
Radia Secures Key Supplier Agreements for WindRunner Cargo Aircraft
Radia has secured multiple supplier agreements to accelerate development of the WindRunner aircraft, a cargo-focused aviation platform designed to enhance air freight capacity in the logistics sector.
World's Busiest Cargo Airports 2026: Global Rankings & Tonnage
This analysis presents a comprehensive ranking of the globe's most congested air cargo terminals based on projected 2026 tonnage volumes. Air cargo capacity represents a critical chokepoint in global
Oman Air Pursues Freighter Partnerships to Boost Cargo Capacity
Oman Air is actively pursuing strategic partnerships focused on freighter operations to enhance its cargo business and increase capacity in the air freight market. This initiative reflects growing dem
FedEx Returns Full MD-11 Capacity Ahead of Peak Season
FedEx is systematically restoring its MD-11 cargo aircraft fleet to full operational capacity following a comprehensive grounding in November. CEO Raj Subramaniam announced that the carrier began rein
Air Cargo Demand Outpaces Capacity Growth: Supply Chain Impact
The air cargo market is experiencing a structural imbalance where demand growth is outpacing the expansion of available cargo capacity, creating persistent supply chain pressures. This mismatch reflec