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A letter from the publisher: Air Cargo Next will embark on an exciting new chapter as it merges with sister publication Cargo Facts as of today. This merger brings together the industry’s two leading sources for air cargo and freighter aircraft news.

The port employers and dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts appear deadlocked as they attempt to negotiate a new contract. While a prolonged port strike could hamper U.S. trade, it could benefit air cargo carriers, analysts said.

Digital Pulse: Champ launches solution to accelerate ONE Record adoption; HNA Cargo adds capacity to WebCargo; and Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles

Transactions: Sats, Sinotrans sign collaboration agreement; RXO pays UPS more than $1B for Coyote Logistics; Cathay Cargo, NorthLink sign ANC cargo terminal agreement; Etihad Cargo, SF Airlines to form JV to strengthen UAE-China trade; and more https://t.co/vPa7GHrNqI

Boeing Co. and the union covering striking workers will resume stalled contract talks Friday, as the embattled planemaker seeks to avoid a prolonged stoppage, Bloomberg News reports.

Consultant's Insight: Improving signs in B2B demand are leading to a more upbeat outlook for some express providers.

Manufacturer CleanJoule has begun ASTM International’s qualification process, which would allow its sustainable aviation fuel to be blended with conventional Jet A and Jet A-1 fuel.

Hactl today opened a terminal services center for exports at Hong Kong International Airport with new digital processes and document-handling features to better streamline cargo acceptance operations.

Menzies Aviation opened a new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique this summer, serving launch customers Airlink and Qatar Airways.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 738,414 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2024, up 8.7% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Air cargo organizations, including Air Canada, SmartLynx, Kale Logistics, Lufthansa Cargo, Menzies and Trans Global Projects, recently made key appointments.

Challenge Group is now using an engine dolly at Liege Airport designed to protect aircraft engines in transport from the offloading point to the aircraft door.

Digital Pulse: PACTL rolls out Hermes 5 CMS from Hermes Logistics Technologies at 4 facilities; Aerios launches first product for charter cargo carriers; and dnata implements fleetwide transition to biodiesel in UAE

FedEx reported $21.6 billion in revenue for its first quarter, which ended Aug. 31, down 0.5% from the corresponding period in 2023.

When the San Francisco 49ers touch down in the City of Angels this Sunday to take on the Los Angeles Rams, they’ll step on the field feeling less red and gold and a little more green.  Read more:

Supply chain operators now face challenges in the wake of geopolitical disruption, the proliferation of AI and machine learning, and an increased regulatory framework about data sharing. Read more:

Drone manufacturer Phenix Solutions completed testing this week of its Ultra 2XL, which can carry a payload of more than 600 pounds.

The Biden-Harris administration on Sept. 13 announced new executive action to regulate de minimis shipments to the United States that would significantly affect Chinese e-commerce imports. Read more:

CVC Capital Partners signaled it’s willing to increase its €14 billion ($15.6 billion) offer for Deutsche Bahn’s logistics unit, DB Schenker, after losing the bidding to Danish company DSV, Bloomberg News reports.