Air Cargo WorldMore from Air Cargo WorldAll LogisticsOn the Rails: Growth in Asia's Slower LaneLast October the British and Chinese governments agreed to allow more than double the number of passenger flights between the two nations and threw the door open to unlimited cargo flights. To date, however, no air carrier has availed itself of the opportunity. Instead, rail, as well as rival ground-based modes, have risen in popularity.February 16, 2017All LogisticsFedex Fulfillment to Challenge Amazon for SME E-Commerce ServicesFedEx Supply Chain has announced the launch of FedEx Fulfillment, a service designed to meet the shipping needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to challenge to Amazon's dominance of the e-commerce sector, the company says. FedEx Fulfillment delivers orders across multiple channels, including websites and online marketplaces, and manages inventory for participating retailers.February 14, 2017Air CargoDallas Fort Worth Airport to Open New Cold Chain FacilityDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced plans to build a 37,000-square-foot cold chain facility to be operated by AirLogistix USA. The airport says it expects the facility to come online this summer.February 9, 2017Air CargoAmazon to Move Prime Air Hub to CincinnatiWhen Amazon announced last year that it was entering directly into the air logistics business with the launch of Prime Air, the airfreight world knew that it had to prepare for bold moves by a deep-pocketed company with a passion for innovation. Now, the Seattle-based online retail giant has announced the shift of its current air hub from Wilmington Airpark (ILN) in Ohio to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) this spring, hinting at a possibly vast expansion of Amazon's e-commerce air service.February 7, 2017Air CargoAsia-Pacific Airlines See Cargo Rebound in Late 2016Preliminary airfreight figures for 2016 from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued strength in the second half of the year, after a weak start.February 2, 2017Air CargoAirfreight Prices Fell in December, Despite Strong 2016 CloseoutDespite a strong finish of 2016 at airports, and reports of high volumes through December, airfreight rates fell $0.21, year-over-year, to $3.14 per kilogram in the month, according to Drewry's latest East West Airfreight Price Index report.January 31, 2017All LogisticsSemi-Autonomous Robot Deliveries To Roll Out In U.S.For cargo firms seeking a low-cost last-mile delivery system, a new semi-autonomous robot, launched by Starship Technologies, will soon begin running deliveries for restaurants through Postmates and DoorDash services.January 27, 2017All LogisticsDHL Launches Virtual Freight Marketplace CILLOXDHL has announced the market launch of CILLOX, the online platform that matches full truck load (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments with available transportation providers.January 25, 2017All LogisticsDHL E-Commerce Opens Australia Fulfillment CenterDHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a fulfillment center in Sydney to meet Australian domestic demand for overseas goods ordered by online shoppers, the company says.January 23, 2017All LogisticsFedex, Walgreens Hope To Thwart 'Porch Pirates' With 8,000 More Secure LocationsAs concerns rise over express package thefts, FedEx and Walgreens pharmacies have inked a long-term deal to install 8,000 secure pickup/dropoff locations in pharmacies across the United States.January 19, 2017Previous PagePage 10 of 34Next Page
