Air Cargo

DHL Global Forwarding Adds Air Cargo Capacity to Serve Transpacific Supply Chains

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson Further evidence of surging consumer demand in the Asia Pacific surfaced last week when DHL Global Forwarding began deploying a second dedicated Boeing 747-400 Freighter to connect the US, Europe and Asia.

Demand in the Global Air Cargo Supply Chain Remains “Robust”

Monday, February 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association recently released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that global demand grew by 9.0%. This was more than double the 3.6% annual growth recorded in 2016.

Air Cargo Supply Chains Continue to Remain Robust

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson According to The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the inventory-to-sales ratio in the U.S. is “tracking sideways,” signaling that the period when companies look to restock inventories quickly—which often gives air cargo a boost—has ended.

Asia Pacific Air Cargo Sector Gains Strength

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 · Patrick Burnson While transpacific oceanborne traffic was especially robust this past peak season, industry analysts were also impressed by the air cargo surge in the region. If this trend is to continue, however, the need for improved airport infrastructure is obvious.

Supply Chain’s Air Cargo Sector Continues to Gain Share

Friday, July 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the year-earlier period.

Air Cargo Sector Brightens for Global Supply Chain Managers

Monday, June 12, 2017 · Patrick Burnson One of the most positive developments so far this year in the global supply chain sector has been the rebound in the fortunes of air cargo.

Major Modes Join E-Commerce Mix

Thursday, May 4, 2017 · Patrick Burnson While last mile carriers receive much of the attention, the traditional modal heavyweights are in charge of connecting the growing web of facilities that enable e-commerce. Today, all modes as well as freight intermediaries must be poised for growth and flexible enough to keep…

Airforwarders Association Examines State of Air Cargo and Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association recently shared his forecast and views on the current state of air cargo with SCMR

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part III

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Another sobering note was sounded when Airports Council International (ACI) released the latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Forecasts (WATF) 2016–2040 in Montreal last month, confirming that the weakened global economy and a sluggish global trade environment were…

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part II

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Tailwinds that used to propel global trade and air cargo volumes are likely to be much weaker in the future than they were in the past

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part I

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson While load factors for most of 2016 remained historically low – thereby keeping yields under pressure – industry analysts forecast a “soft turnaround” in final quarter. Regulatory obstacles and trade barriers must be addressed before logistics managers see any…

International Air Cargo Association Drives New Partnership With Global Forwarders

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) moves decision-making on the rules governing the airline-forwarder relationship away from an airline-led conference to a governance body jointly managed by forwarders and airlines.

How They Did it: Pratt & Whitney’s Ramp Up

Thursday, May 5, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock While many companies are challenged to grow their revenue in today's slow economy, Pratt & Whitney faces a different Issue: How to lock up supply as it ramps up to double the output of its new jet engine over the next five years. This is how they did It.

Paris Climate Treaty Needs Supply Chain Management Support

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 · Patrick Burnson When the Paris Climate Treaty is signed at the end of the week on “Earth Day,” air cargo and ocean cargo transport providers will not be among the players.

Solar-Powered Plane May Have Positive Impact on Air Cargo Industry

Monday, April 18, 2016 · Patrick Burnson On the heels of the international Paris Agreement on climate change, many companies are seizing the opportunity to create innovative technologies that benefit the bottom line and also reduce emissions.