Air Cargo

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson In an exclusive interview with SCMR, Worldwide Aeros Corp. CEO explains evolution of blimps and the new role they will play in supply chain management

Air Cargo Volumes Remain Low in Asia Pacific

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Preliminary traffic figures for the month of November released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) indicate that air cargo markets remained weak.

Supply Chain Managers Favor Air Cargo in Recent Weeks

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The dramatic decline to ocean freight spot market rates has served to widen the pricing differential to air rates to record levels, say Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Air Cargo in Latin America Still Falls Behind in Supporting Supply Chains

Monday, November 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together…

Immigration Crisis in EU is Disrupting Air Cargo Supply Chain

Thursday, October 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations this week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.

Project Cargo May Get New Lift in Global Supply Chain

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Global supply chain managers charged with delivering heavy project cargo just-in-time may soon have an alternative to multiple air carrier contracts and/or less reliable ocean carriage alternatives.

Air Cargo Sector Strengthens

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit.

Boeing Beefs Up Its Supply Chain Security

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The need for airlines to adopt a solid information security framework is also clear, observe senior analysts at Boeing.

Air Freight Resumes Modest Growth Trend

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The air cargo industry is on a “solid but unspectacular growth trend,” notes The International Air Transport Association (IATA). More worrying however, is that there is little evidence today that would point towards an acceleration as the year goes on.

Too Much of a Good Thing: U.S. Airport Real Estate Investors Thrive, Tenants Pay

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson With congestion issues and seaport gridlocks plaguing the transportation industry, air freight volumes are back on the rise.

Air Cargo Supply Chain Stakeholders Endorse Trade Legislation

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The Airforwarders Association, which represents more than 360 companies that move air cargo through the supply chain, has also applauded an agreement reached by Congressional leaders to advance legislation giving the President authority to conclude key global trade agreements.

Air Freighters May Take More Prominent Role in Supply Chain

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson While “modest” growth for 2015 is forecasted by most air cargo industry insiders, Wilmington, Ohio-based freighter lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is far more bullish.

Air Cargo Safety Remains a Weak Link in Asia Pacific Supply Chain

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Last year’s tragic crash of AirAsia’s flight QZ 8501 enroute from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore remains a mystery, but may have been a “wake up call” for Asia Pacific airlines.

Air Forwarders on Positive Ground For 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 · SCMR Staff Members convene in New Orleans to exchange ideas and learn more about future opportunities

Air Cargo Shippers Should “Lock in” Rates, Advises Analyst

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Charles Clowdis, managing director, transportation advisory services, IHS Global Insight shares his views on the current state of air cargo in this exclusive interview with Supply Chain Management Review.