Strategic long-term planning within the air freight sector by FedEx sees them secure a long-term deal with Atlas Air to provide additional air cargo capacity during peak shipping seasons. Atlas Air will be supporting Fedex with the provision of five additional Boeing 747-400 air freighters commencing next year through to 2021.
DFW becomes the first carbon neutral airport in North America
For many years DFW (
Dallas-Fort Worth International) has been a leader in both international and domestic air freight. Now the important hub for the both passengers and the air freight industry has an additional claim to fame as DFW has officially become the first carbon neutral airport in North America.
Top 25 Global Air Freight carriers show 4.3% growth in demand in 2015
There were few changes to the latest list of the world's top 25 busiest air cargo carriers with the top five spots staying identical to a year earlier. Once more Federal Express top the list followed by Emirates and UPS, with the bulk of the top 15
Air Freight demand continues to grow in Texas
Texas is experiencing growing overall demand for air freight services and capacity to and from the Lone Star state, d
espite a difficult year for the oil and gas sector. Air Freight volume is dominated by operations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Houston Intercontinental Airport in terms of tonnage and demand remains healthy statewide.
Rescued lions return home to South Africa via an air cargo charter flight
Air Freight services play a critical role in shipping supplies and equipment around the world to help keep industry and businesses ticking over but sometimes you learn about an air cargo charter being arranged for a less conventional but incredibly worthwhile cause.