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‘Smart’ containers could help beat drug smugglers and thieves
After a number of high-profile cases of drugs being smuggled in containers, and evidence that criminals are…
‘Everyone must be onboard’ if IATA’s OneRecord is to work
IATA’s OneRecord will benefit the air cargo industry, but only if everyone is on board, delegates at last week’s…
Robert van de Weg flies west to head Mexican carrier Mas
Air cargo veteran Robert van de Weg has returned to the airline business, having taken on the role of CEO for…
Disappointing results for DSV – and Schenker integration will impact revenue
DSV has revealed more about the Schenker integration as it announced disappointing 2024 results – after a poor…
European road freight rates caught between rising costs and weak demand
Spot rates on European road freight routes may finally be reaching their nadir, after having dropped against the…
DSV drags down Kuehne as Schenker ‘update’ saves the day
Q4 and full-year 2024 numbers for DSV were always meant to be a classic ‘non-event’. Until they weren’t. And then…
Panama gives in as US pressure on Panama Canal intensifies
Under increasing US pressure, Panama has elected not to renew its belt and road (BRI) deal with China and will also…
Flower shippers demand some loyalty as airlines shift capacity around
Carriers prioritising profit when deploying freighter capacity have caused “headaches” for Kenyan flower shippers…
China retaliates with tariffs, but Canada and Mexico enjoy a reprieve
Donald Trump’s use of tariffs for leverage and ‘deal-making’ was made clear yesterday when US tariffs set to be…
Changes on key transpacific trades as alliance services are reshuffled
Notwithstanding the ramifications of the new tariffs in the US this week, container carriers have long been…