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IATA launches a program for assessing air cargo devices.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has initiated the Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to ensure that air cargo tracking devices and sensors meet stringent safety standards. This pro
Read MoreSmithfield plans to sell 150,000 pigs, restoring its status as an independent supplier.
Smithfield Foods is selling 150,000 hogs to Murphy Family Ventures, enabling the latter to regain its status as an independent pork producer while still supplying hogs to Smithfield. This deal marks a
Read MoreDollar General reduces its use of temporary warehouses.
Dollar General has exited four temporary warehouse facilities in Q3 2024 as part of its strategy to enhance distribution capacity and efficiency, bringing the total closures to 15 in the past year. Th
Read MoreUSPS eases its service goals as DeJoy faces criticism from Congress.
The U.S. Postal Service is reducing its on-time delivery targets for First-Class Mail in fiscal year 2025 due to previous performance shortfalls. Targets for First Class Flats will drop from over 90%
Read MoreBiden announces new increases in tariffs on China.
The Biden administration has announced an increase in Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, specifically raising tariffs to 50% on solar wafers and polysilicon, and 25% on certain tungsten produc
Read MoreBelli, a startup founded by the former Chief Product Officer of Teleport, has secured €330,000 in a European technology competition.
At the FutureTravel Summit 2024 in Barcelona, Belli won a grand prize of €330,000, supported by notable sponsors. Founded by former Booking.com and SpaceX consultants Jeff Pan and Alex Khor, Belli off
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Airports has commenced the construction of the East Midfield Cargo Terminal.
Abu Dhabi Airports has begun constructing the East Midfield Cargo Terminal (EMCT) at Zayed International Airport, which will cover 90,000 square meters and increase the airport's cargo capacity to pro
Read MoreChina Airlines has adopted IBS Software's iCargo for managing its cargo operations.
China Airlines, Taiwan's leading airline, has integrated IBS Software's iCargo solution into its air cargo management system, marking a significant step in its digital transformation and positioning i
Read MoreCargo is expected to generate a profit of $150 million for Alaska by the year 2027.
Alaska Air Group, which encompasses Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Holdings, has launched a three-year strategic plan, Alaska Accelerate, aiming for an additional $1 billion in profit after merging with
Read MoreTurkish Cargo is on track to achieve its third-highest performance year ever.
Turkish Airlines reported robust traffic figures for November 2024, with a notable 7.9% increase in cargo and mail traffic compared to the previous year, totaling 166,196 tonnes. From January to Novem
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