DRONES Cargo drones tackle the middle mile Technology advances are helping get van-sized loads of freight closer to the consumer faster—via air and without a pilot. March 26, 2024 Victoria Kickham No Comments Technology advances are helping get van-sized loads of freight closer to the consumer faster—via air and without a pilot. Read More
INBOUND Mission: Difficult … but not impossible When its original plans went awry, logistics company Geodis chartered the world’s largest cargo plane to complete a critical mission. March 12, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments When its original plans went awry, logistics company Geodis chartered the world’s largest cargo plane to complete a critical mission.Read More
INBOUND Aircargo carrier launches special service for electronics UAE-based Etihad Cargo unveils new offering designed for cellphones, laptops, and tablets. March 11, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments UAE-based Etihad Cargo unveils new offering designed for cellphones, laptops, and tablets.Read More
Air Force runs trials with autonomous cargo planes Service tests aircraft from Pyka, Xwing to prime new tech in commercial markets February 16, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Service tests aircraft from Pyka, Xwing to prime new tech in commercial marketsRead More
Air cargo carriers handle flower shipping peak ahead of Valentine’s Day American Airlines Cargo and Avianca Cargo deliver tons of roses, carnations, pompons, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and gypsophila February 14, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments American Airlines Cargo and Avianca Cargo deliver tons of roses, carnations, pompons, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and gypsophilaRead More
Delta Cargo launches small parcel delivery service for e-commerce retailers Air freight operator teams with Massachusetts tech provider SmartKargo January 31, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Air freight operator teams with Massachusetts tech provider SmartKargoRead More
California firm flies autonomous cargo plane in test flight Flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was an aviation first, Reliable Robotics says December 7, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was an aviation first, Reliable Robotics saysRead More
UPS to build automated sorting hub at Hong Kong airport When completed by 2028, facility will handle five times more packages per hour than current facility December 4, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments When completed by 2028, facility will handle five times more packages per hour than current facilityRead More
Air cargo spot rates sink to lowest level in over three years Xeneta says rebound may still be a few quarters away September 7, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Xeneta says rebound may still be a few quarters awayRead More
TSA says program will help keep air cargo moving after security exception closes Government invites logistics facilities to join its Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) to expedite shipments after ITS exemption ends October 31 August 15, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Government invites logistics facilities to join its Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) to expedite shipments after ITS exemption ends October 31Read More