The air cargo community — like everyone else — is anxiously awaiting the results of the U.S. presidential election, being held today. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has promised increased tariffs, which would raise costs across the supply chain.…
Fraport AG and Lufthansa are working together to co-test the Mototok Spacer 8600, an innovative, remote-controlled aircraft tug. Fraport Ground Services at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operates the Mototok Spacer 8600 remote-controlled electric tug vehicle, while Lufthansa supplies aircraft for the…
Please note that Cargo Facts has initiated several enhancements as of Oct. 1. We have taken the opportunity, as part of a merger with sister publication Air Cargo Next, to refresh the Cargo Facts website and augment it with more…
Singapore-based gateway services provider Sats Group and China-based air logistics company Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 10 agreeing to collaborate on ground and cargo handling projects across their respective networks. This includes setting…
Denmark-based freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics has expanded its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of freight forwarder Blu Logistics Brasil. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Blu was founded in 2013 and employs more than 200 people across eight offices,…
The Biden-Harris administration on Sept. 13 announced new executive action to regulate de minimis shipments to the United States that would significantly affect Chinese e-commerce imports. The order, which could go into effect as early as Nov. 29 — Black…
The pandemic compelled supply chain operators to hasten technology adoption, sparking digital transformation within the industry. While this shift has resulted in increased traceability — with more tools for data-sharing for sustainability and supply chain collaboration — it has also…
Southwest Cargo will ship freight with same-day overnight options beginning in 2025. The carrier will offer new overnight cross-country routes for shippers beginning Feb. 13, 2025. “With our new red-eye schedule coming online, we are bringing additional opportunities for our…
Digital booking company Freightos acquired Shipsta, a freight-tender procurement platform, in August. This transaction expands Freightos’ spot pricing, quoting and booking capabilities by adding tender procurement. Shipsta, headquartered in Luxembourg, supports the freight procurement of global companies by streamlining the…
China Airlines has signed a multiyear contract for cargo handling at Frankfurt Airport with Frankfurt Cargo Services. China Airlines signed its first cargo handling agreement in 2000 with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part…