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Top 25 cargo airlines: Freighter operators to the fore
FedEx, UPS and Qatar were last year the largest air cargo carriers once again, but there were major winners and losers in the overall top 25 airlines as the Covid pandemic took its toll on the market (see full at end of article).
Top 25 air cargo carriers: Cargo airlines tackle tough times
How did other airlines fare? Lessor specialist Atlas Air achieved a 2.8% increase in volumes. The airline said it took delivery of four new 747-8Fs and the first of four 777Fs, all of which are operating for customers under long-term agreements.
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Top 25 air cargo carriers for 2021 revealed - Air Cargo News
IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) data for 2021 showed the top 25 cargo airlines last year had strong volume growth following a tough first pandemic year (full chart at end of article).
Maersk completes acquisition of Pilot - Air Cargo News
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has completed its acquisition of US forwarder Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn. As a result of the acquisition, international and domestic supply chain provider Pilot Freight Services will be rebranded to Pilot – A Maersk Company.
Top 25 airfreight forwarders: Kuehne+Nagel takes top spot from …
There is no doubt that 2021 was a bumper 12 months for airfreight forwarders with revenues, profits and volumes reaching new highs, but it was also a year of change at the top as Kuehne+Nagel knocked DHL off the top spot (see full list at end of article).
Airfreight Rates News | Air Cargo News
1 day ago · Airfreight rates on major trades out of Hong Kong picked up in November for the peak season, although the rate… Read More
Airbus advances development of A350F - Air Cargo News
Airbus is ramping up development activity on its A350 freighter as the airframer works towards final assembly and first flight milestones in 2025.
AFKLM Cargo upgrades its myCargo platform - Air Cargo News
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has upgraded its myCargo customer-facing freight platform to offer new functionalities. According to the Franco-Dutch carrier, “The new allocation functionalities in myCargo are set to revolutionise the way customers manage their cargo allocations online.