Air Cargo

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Manifest Vegas 2027 to Explore Technologies and Partnerships Shaping Global Supply Chains

From AI and automation to trade uncertainty and real-world transformation, discover the strategies moving the industry forward.

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Nominations Open for 2027 Pros to Know Award

October 19, 2026

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Expands to Record-Breaking Fifth Annual Event

October 16, 2026

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Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in August

September 30, 2026

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ALVEST Acquires EasyMile, Launches TLD Robotics

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When Demand Outgrows the Contract

American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo)

Here’s a structured, data-driven framework to help procurement professionals bridge the gap through transparent, good-faith supplier negotiations, maintaining supply chain continuity and partnership integrity without waiting for amended contracts to be executed.

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Fleet Management

AI Demand to Tighten Peak Season Capacity

Dimerco Express Group

The frontloading wave ahead of U.S. tariff deadlines has passed its peak. But, Taiwan airfreight capacity remains tight with rising rates to Asia and both U.S. coasts, driven by continued demand for AI servers, semiconductors and other high-tech products.

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High Energy Prices Leads to Lower Demand for Freight Transport

Atradius Trade Credit Insurance

The global economic growth is slowing this year as high energy prices affect consumer sentiment and household purchasing power.

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How Commercial Aircraft Preps for Peak Season Pressure

American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo)

Commercial aircraft undergo constant maintenance, organized into individual, tracked tasks, each signed off before an aircraft can fly.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Tight Capacity, Uneven Disruption, High-Tech Demand to Shape Future of Freight Market

Dimerco Express Group

The Global Manufacturing PMI holds at 52.6 in May for the second straight month and remaining above 50 for a tenth consecutive month.

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Etihad Cargo’s Enhanced Shipment Tools to Simplify Shipment Management

The addition of a preferred shipment time selection allows users to align bookings with specific flight departure windows.

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Air Cargo Demand up 6% in May

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Global trade increased by 5% year-on-year, extending 25 months of consecutive annual growth.

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CharterDesk Launches as Full-Service Charter Partner

CharterDesk is the product of more than 25 years of in-depth experience across ground handling, airline planning, brokerage and GSA operations.

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Training/Onboarding

Etihad Cargo Launches Airline-Led Training Community

The Excellence Hub is dubbed as the air cargo industry’s first logistics training academy by an airline.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Major Ports, Airports Highly Exposed to Supply Chain Shocks

Verisk Maplecroft, a Verisk business

Countries accounting for more than 90% of global trade face increasing levels of risk.

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