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(22 articles)Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Five Dead
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles on an adjacent roadway and resulting in at least fiv
Yamato to Exit Domestic Cargo Freighter Business by 2027
Yamato Holdings, Japan's largest logistics provider, has announced a significant operational restructuring by committing to exit domestic cargo freighter operations entirely by June 2027. This decisio
DHL Acquires Aero Cargas, Expands Air Cargo Network in Uruguay
DHL has strategically acquired Aero Cargas, marking the logistics giant's formal entry into Uruguay's air cargo market. This acquisition represents a calculated expansion of DHL's South American footp
Aircraft Parts Shortage: The Real Bottleneck in Airline Capacity
The aviation industry faces a structural supply-side constraint that has nothing to do with travel demand. Global travel demand remains robust despite geopolitical headwinds, yet carriers cannot expan
United Airlines Cargo Chief Jan Krems Retires After 12-Year Tenure
Jan Krems, president of cargo at United Airlines for more than 12 years, has announced his retirement effective September 2025, marking the end of a storied career that transformed United Cargo into o
North Carolina Ports Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Cargo Operations
North Carolina's port facilities have been targeted by a significant cyberattack that is disrupting normal cargo operations and threatening supply chain continuity in the region. This incident highlig
Raya Airways Launches Penang-Maldives Scheduled Cargo Route
Raya Airways has inaugurated a new scheduled cargo service connecting Penang, Malaysia to the Maldives, marking an expansion of air freight capacity in the South and Southeast Asian corridor. This dev
Atlas Air Completes 49% Air Atlanta Investment, Expands Global Cargo Capacity
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has successfully completed its strategic investment in Air Atlanta, acquiring a 49% minority stake in the Iceland-based all-cargo carrier while its leadership team retains
Western Sydney International Opens New Cargo Precinct
Western Sydney International Airport has officially opened a new cargo precinct, marking a significant infrastructure expansion for Australia's freight operations. This facility enhances capacity for
NEFFA's 32nd Cargo Day 2026: Logistics Propels Tourism & Trade
NEFFA is preparing to commemorate its 32nd Cargo Day in 2026, an event that underscores the strategic importance of logistics infrastructure in supporting both tourism development and international co
Air Canada, Avianca Form Strategic Partnership for Network Expansion
Air Canada and Avianca, through parent company Abra Group, have formalized a joint business agreement to create strategic network synergies across their combined operations. This partnership addresses
Heavy Rain & Rough Seas Disrupt Chittagong Port Operations
Chittagong Port, one of South Asia's critical maritime gateways, is experiencing operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. This weather event is limiting the port's abili
CMA CGM Expands Syria Operations with Damascus Air Cargo Deal
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, is broadening its Middle East presence by establishing air cargo operations at Damascus International Airport, building on its existing c
DHL Expands Vietnam-US Air Freight with New Freighter Service
DHL Global Forwarding has announced a new dedicated freighter operation connecting Vietnam and the United States, marking a strategic expansion of transpacific air cargo capacity. This development ref
El Niño Poses Systemic Threat to Global Supply Chains
A strengthening Super El Niño weather phenomenon represents a significant systemic threat to global supply chain operations, according to Air Cargo Week reporting. The exceptional weather patterns are
Schiphol Airport Cargo Operations Face Immense Pressure
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's major air cargo hubs, is experiencing significant operational pressure that threatens to constrain cargo throughput and delivery timelines across the continent. The r
UAE-Iran Direct Cargo Shipping Route Reopens
Direct cargo shipping operations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran have resumed, marking a significant shift in regional logistics connectivity. This development reflects broader geopolitical
Lufthansa Cargo LCCevo ALPHA Phase Launch Transforms Air Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has officially launched the ALPHA phase of its LCCevo platform, representing a significant modernization of its digital infrastructure for air cargo operations. This technology initiat
Air Cargo Marketplaces Need Better Visibility Layer, Says Report
The air cargo industry's digital marketplace infrastructure is incomplete, lacking a critical integration layer that connects capacity, pricing, and operational data across fragmented platforms. This
Mexico Air Cargo Grows 6.5% Amid Rising Emissions Pressure
Mexico's air cargo sector is experiencing robust growth with a 6.5% year-over-year increase, signaling strong demand for expedited shipments and international trade flows through Mexican gateways. How
Long Beach Port Awards $54M to Small Businesses in Record Year
The Port of Long Beach achieved a significant milestone in its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program by awarding $54.4 million in contracts during fiscal year 2025, representing 44.6% of eligible sp
Freightos Joins IATA Charter to Transform Air Cargo Digitalization
Freightos, a leading digital freight marketplace, has joined IATA's (International Air Transport Association) Digitalization Leadership Charter, signaling a major industry commitment to modernizing ai