#cargo-capacity
(22 articles)European Cargo Airline Enters Administration Amid Cost Crisis
European Cargo's June 3rd entry into administration represents a significant disruption to European air freight capacity, though the root causes extend well beyond simple fuel cost pressures. The Bour
Baleària Boosts Cargo Transport 10% to 8.4M Linear Meters
Baleària, a major Mediterranean shipping operator, reported a 10% year-over-year increase in cargo transported during 2025, moving 8.4 million linear meters of goods. This growth metric indicates expa
UPS Expands Airfreight Capacity for Cross-Border Growth Strategy
UPS is strategically investing in airfreight infrastructure expansion to accelerate its cross-border logistics capabilities and capture increasing demand for international express services. This move
Air Cargo Demand Climbs 4% Amid Middle East Tensions
Global air cargo demand has increased by 4% despite geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, indicating sustained shipper confidence in airfreight logistics and robust e-commerce activity. This growt
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
Air Cargo Market Stabilizes as Fuel Concerns Ease, Rates Stay Elevated
The air cargo market is transitioning from acute crisis conditions to a new baseline characterized by structural cost elevation. While immediate fears of jet fuel scarcity have subsided—supported by i
DHL Express Launches 3-Tonne Heavyweight Cargo Service
DHL Express has introduced a new express freight service specifically designed for heavyweight cargo up to 3 tonnes, marking an expansion of its service offerings in the express delivery segment. This
Saudia Cargo and Tibah Partner to Strengthen Madinah Logistics Hub
Saudia Cargo and Tibah have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This collaboration represents a targete
Middle East Airports Lose $1B in Cargo During Conflict
Nine Middle East airports experienced a severe operational and financial impact from ongoing military conflict in the Gulf region, with combined cargo volumes plummeting 52% year-on-year between late
Cathay Cargo Adds Weekly Bangkok Freighter Service
Cathay Cargo has initiated a new weekly freighter service connecting to Bangkok, marking a strategic capacity expansion in the Southeast Asian air cargo market. This service addition reflects growing
Sarah McCoy Named CEO of Port of Virginia; Leadership Continuity
The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners has appointed Sarah McCoy as the permanent chief executive officer and executive director of the Port of Virginia, following her successful interim l
FedEx Begins MD-11 Return to Service After 6-Month Safety Ban
FedEx has announced a structured repair and return-to-service plan for its 29 MD-11 cargo aircraft, grounded since November 2025 following the catastrophic crash of UPS Flight 2976. The accident—cause
Amazon Adds 2 Cargo Jets to Sun Country Fleet This Summer
Amazon is bolstering its proprietary air logistics network by deploying two additional Boeing 737-800 converted freighters through partner Sun Country Airlines by the end of June 2024. These aircraft,
Qatar Airways Resumes Baghdad Cargo Service After Regional Disruption
Qatar Airways Cargo is reactivating its Baghdad route this week with a weekly Boeing 777 freighter starting May 7 and twice-weekly passenger flights beginning May 10, together offering over 127 tons o
Truck Transport Capacity Shifts: What's Moving Through Supply Chains
The headline 'What the truck just happened to transport stocks?' signals a noteworthy shift in how transport assets are being deployed across supply networks. This appears to reference unexpected or u
Ukraine's containerized rail freight potential boosts Eastern European logistics
Ukraine represents an underutilized containerization corridor for rail-based cargo movement, offering supply chain professionals a strategic alternative routing option as Eastern European trade networ
Philippines Air Freight Market to Reach $2.5B by 2034
The Philippines air freight market is positioned for substantial growth, with projections indicating the sector will exceed USD 2.5 billion within the 2026-2034 forecast window. This expansion reflect
Chipolbrok Expands Italian Port Operations with New 62,000 DWT Vessel
Chipolbrok, a major breakbulk and project cargo operator, is intensifying its presence in Italian ports by ramping up call frequency and welcoming the Kopernik, a 62,000 DWT multipurpose vessel. This
Chicago Flight Cuts Alarm US Forwarders, Disrupting Air Cargo Networks
US-based freight forwarders are voicing significant concern over announced flight cuts at Chicago, a major air cargo hub, creating operational uncertainty for time-sensitive shipments and potentially
Cathay Cargo Faces Supply-Demand Paradox in Global Air Freight
Cathay Pacific Cargo operates under a defining paradox: strong market demand for air cargo services collides with constrained capacity and operational challenges that prevent the carrier from fully ca
Trans-Pacific Cargo Space Evaporating Ahead of Tariff Deadlines
Importers are experiencing a critical squeeze in trans-Pacific ocean freight capacity as shippers desperately move inventory ahead of anticipated tariff increases. This rush is creating unprecedented
Air Cargo Shippers Adapt to Iran Geopolitical Crisis
The escalating Iran situation is forcing air cargo operators to fundamentally reassess routing strategies and operational resilience. Shippers are implementing immediate diversions away from Iranian a