James Miller

Etihad Cargo launches Excellence Hub to standardize global cargo operations

Etihad Cargo has rolled out the Etihad Cargo Excellence Hub, an online training academy designed to harmonize operational, safety and compliance standards across its global partner network, directly affecting handling quality, on-time performance and shipment integrity on key cargo lanes.

How DHL and JD.com’s MoU Opens New Cross‑Border Logistics Paths for German Brands

JD.com’s platform reach of more than 700 million consumers paired with DHL Group’s global network creates an operational corridor that enables direct B2C shipments from Germany to China under preferential customs and VAT schemes, reducing import costs and transit complexity for European merchants.

IAG Cargo launches dedicated AOG rapid-response lanes for aircraft parts

IAG Cargo’s new Aircraft on Ground (AOG) product deploys 24/7 specialist teams across a network of more than 250 destinations, with operational presence near major MRO hubs in Europe and North America to accelerate the movement of urgent parts and restore aircraft to service faster.

January 2026 air cargo uptick in Asia‑Pacific: capacity, load factors and logistics implications

In January 2026 international air cargo demand from Asia‑Pacific carriers rose by 5.9% year‑on‑year in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), while offered freight capacity increased by 4.9%, lifting the regional average freight load factor to 56.1%.

Major operational, legal and AI-driven shifts reshaping logistics in late February 2026

Carrier reimbursement exposure, real-time execution gaps, and AI-driven headcount reductions dominated the week’s logistics headlines, forcing firms to reassess tariffs, inventory visibility, and decision automation in operational settings.

How AI Capacity and Cost Algorithms Are Changing Air Cargo Operations

Long‑haul carriers implementing AI-powered capacity allocation report potential uplifts in load factor of 5–9% on key lanes, with simulated route reassignments lowering block fuel consumption by roughly 4–7% per rotation while trimming turnaround delays at major hubs.

stow Presents Atlas 4.0 and Full Racking Portfolio at LogiMAT 2026 — What It Means for Warehouse Logistics

stow will present its complete range of racking, shelving and semi-automated warehouse systems at LogiMAT 2026, occupying Hall 3, Booth 3B77 at Messe Stuttgart from March 24–26, with Movu Robotics exhibiting alongside as part of the stow Group.

How Automation and ESG Will Reshape Air Cargo Performance Metrics over Five Years

Over the next five years automation and ESG metrics are expected to transition from pilot projects into primary performance indicators across the air cargo chain, a shift already signaled by measurable gains from paperless cargo programs.

How AI is transforming end-to-end visibility and smarter routing in air cargo

Airlines and forwarders are increasingly routing shipments using AI models that ingest live flight schedules, airport slot occupancy, warehouse throughput figures, customs ETA feeds and tariff updates to cut dwell times and avoid chain-wide congestion.

How Bixolon’s Label, RFID and Mobile Printers Could Streamline Warehouse Operations at LogiMAT 2026

Bixolon Co., Ltd presented at LogiMAT 2026 (stand 2C37) a lineup engineered for the throughput needs of modern warehouses and transport hubs: compact desktop units for station-based labelling, industrial printers rated for high-volume runs, and mobile RFID-enabled devices for on-the-move encoding.

DOL proposal would return motor carriers to a two-factor “economic reality” contractor test

Motor carriers that rely on owner-operators and brokered loads face a tangible regulatory pivot: the U.S.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Scheduled to Open — What Shippers Need to Know

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open later this year, a development that will immediately affect cross-border freight capacity and customs routing between Detroit and Windsor.