#air-freight-capacity
(29 articles)UPS $50M Mexico Air Freight Expansion Boosts North American Capacity
UPS announced a $50 million investment to expand its air freight operations in Mexico, signaling a strategic push to enhance cross-border logistics capacity within the North American supply chain. Thi
UPS Invests $50M to Expand North American Air Freight Network
United Parcel Service has announced a significant $50 million capital commitment to expand its North American air freight operations, signaling confidence in long-term growth of the parcel and express
UPS Expands Air Freight Network in Mexico
UPS has announced a strategic expansion of its air freight operations in Mexico, marking a significant investment in North American regional logistics capacity. This move reflects growing demand for e
UPS Expands Air Freight Across North America & Mexico
UPS has announced a strategic expansion of its air freight operations across North America, including enhanced service into Mexico. This move represents a significant investment in regional logistics
UPS Expands Heavy Air Freight to Mexico, Boosting Regional Capacity
UPS has announced the launch of heavy air freight operations to Mexico, marking a strategic expansion of its logistics capabilities in North America. This initiative represents the carrier's commitmen
Chapman Freeborn Tackles Airport Disruptions at Air Cargo Shanghai 2026
Chapman Freeborn Group is leveraging the Air Cargo Shanghai 2026 event to showcase its expanded capabilities in addressing worldwide airport capacity challenges and supply chain disruptions. The compa
Chapman Freeborn Expands Global Air Cargo Network at Shanghai 2026
Chapman Freeborn Group is making a significant corporate push at Air Cargo Shanghai 2026, positioning itself as a solution provider for the air cargo industry facing persistent airport disruptions glo
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Major Shift in Global Freight Networks
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is creating a significant new demand driver in global logistics, with major 3PLs identifying AI-related cargo—particularly semi
Boeing Delays Force Cargo Carriers Into Fleet Restructuring
Boeing's extended delivery delays are creating strategic divergence among major cargo carriers, forcing them to reconsider their fleet composition and capacity planning. Cargolux, a leading Luxembourg
Nigeria Expands Air Cargo Capacity to Boost Regional Trade
Nigeria is positioning itself to increase its involvement in the air cargo sector, signaling a strategic shift toward leveraging air freight as a competitive advantage in African trade corridors. This
DHL Express Launches Heavy Weight Express Service for 3,000kg Shipments
DHL Express has announced the launch of a Heavy Weight Express Service, extending its shipping capabilities to accommodate shipments weighing up to 3,000 kilograms. This service expansion represents a
FedEx MD-11 Fleet Returns to Service After FAA Safety Clearance
The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the return of McDannell Douglas MD-11 freighter aircraft to commercial service, marking a significant milestone for FedEx's cargo operations. After a
DHL Heavy Weight Express: New Global Service for 3,000kg Shipments
DHL Express has introduced a new Heavy Weight Express service designed to capture growing demand in the heavyweight parcel and express logistics segment. The service accommodates individual pieces up
FedEx MD-11 Returns to Cargo Service After Six-Month Grounding
FedEx has successfully returned one of its MD-11 aircraft to revenue service following a six-month grounding period, representing a significant restoration of cargo capacity to the carrier's global ai
Dubai-Oman Green Corridor Strengthens Middle East Air Cargo
A new air cargo corridor connecting Dubai and Oman is emerging as a critical redundancy pathway for Middle Eastern and South Asian supply chains. This development represents a strategic infrastructure
FedEx MD-11 Return Boosts Cargo Capacity as Safety Concerns Resurface
FedEx is preparing to return its iconic MD-11 tri-jet aircraft to active service following the completion of critical Boeing hardware repairs—a significant move that could inject additional capacity i
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Freighter Fleet for 2025-26
Emirates SkyCargo is strategically expanding its dedicated freighter fleet for fiscal year 2025-26, signaling confidence in sustained air cargo demand and capacity pressures in global logistics networ
FedEx Restores MD-11 Freighter Capacity with Miami Route Launch
FedEx is reactivating MD-11 wide-body freighter aircraft and deploying them into its cargo network, beginning with initial service to Miami. This move signals the carrier's strategy to increase availa
Saudia Cargo & SFDA Launch Air Freight Support Initiative
Saudia Cargo and Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) have announced a coordinated air freight support initiative designed to strengthen logistics capacity for temperature-sensitive and regul
FAA Flight Cuts at Chicago O'Hare Spark Forwarder Uproar
The Federal Aviation Authority's decision to reduce flight operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport by approximately 10%—cutting daily movements from 3,000 to 2,700—has triggered fierce back
FedEx Plans May MD-11 Return as Safety Fix Advances
FedEx is preparing to reactivate 28 grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft by end of May 2025, pending regulatory approval. The carrier has worked with Boeing to develop and validate a new bearing designed
Airfreight Capacity Tightens in 2026 as Volatility Reshapes Routes
The global airfreight market is experiencing significant capacity constraints heading into 2026, driven by ongoing supply chain volatility that is fundamentally reshaping traditional cargo lanes and s
Cathay Cargo Faces Paradox: Record Volume, Shrinking Network
Cathay Cargo faces an acute operational paradox: while freight demand and volumes surge—with March tonnage up 11% year-on-year and Q1 volumes climbing 8%—the airline's network infrastructure is simult
FAA Flight Cuts Squeeze Air Freight During Peak Season
Federal Aviation Administration flight reductions are creating acute capacity constraints in the air freight market during the critical peak shipping season. The timing is particularly disruptive as l
Aviation supply chain faces structural capacity crisis amid record demand
The aviation industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in supply chain dynamics, where elevated demand and constrained capacity are becoming permanent operational realities rather than temporary di
AmWorld Group Acquires Crossflight to Expand Air Cargo Services
AmWorld Group has announced the acquisition of Crossflight, a strategic move designed to enhance its air cargo service portfolio and market reach. This consolidation reflects the ongoing trend of larg
U.S. Air Freight Capacity Declines: Logistics Market Shifts
The U.S. logistics market is experiencing a structural contraction in air freight capacity, compelling shippers and logistics providers to reassess their modal strategies and distribution networks. Th
FAA Caps Chicago O'Hare Flights; Forwarders Reroute
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a hard ceiling on daily flight operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport—capping operations at 2,708 flights per day—in response to mounting co
National Airlines Deploys First Boeing 777 Freighter in May
National Airlines is expanding its all-cargo operations by introducing its first Boeing 777-200 freighter aircraft in early May 2025, with a second unit arriving by month-end. The carrier ordered four