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IATA sees 2021 as “another tough year” for air cargo sector
New Covid strains and outbreaks stall recovery of passenger demand, shackling airlines, groups says.
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AIR FREIGHT
Adapt, regroup, redeploy, adapt again: Air freight survives a roller coaster year
It was a year of “pivots” for the airfreight industry as it faced down a seemingly endless series of challenges. Will 2021 bring a return to normalcy?
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Relaxed regulations for drone parcel delivery to take effect in March
Vendors applaud FAA’s “progressive actions” in advancing the use of unmanned aircraft for logistics.
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NASA and FAA streamline licensing for commercial spaceflight routes
Agreement allows transportation of passengers, payloads, and cargo on both commercial and government rockets.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on logistics conditions in early 2021 | Season 2 Episode 1
The latest Logistics Managers' Index figures; capacity remains tight for shippers; assuring safety for container cargo.
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Shippers brace for tight capacity trend to continue in 2021
Pandemic uncertainty and pent-up demand combine to squeeze available space on trucks, planes, and ships.
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Amazon adds 11 more cargo jets to its growing air fleet
Boeing jets from Delta Air Lines and WestJet Airlines being converted from passenger to freight use.
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Air industry partners test sustainable aviation fuel
Atlas Air, Exolum complete test flight powered by a blend of fuel containing fresh vegetable oil.
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Global air cargo sector shows “continuing and severe capacity crunch”
Freight demand improved slightly in October but lingers well below 2019 levels as capacity remains tightly constricted, IATA says.
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Kuehne+Nagel says system speeds switchover from passenger planes to cargo jets
Rising e-commerce and pandemic market demand requires more than 1,500 aircraft conversions, as travelers stay home to avoid Covid-19.
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