The Asia-Pacific market remains a beacon for air cargo growth and profitability. The region will hold a 36 percent share of world’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2031, with air cargo growth averaging nearly 6 percent over the next 20 years. Trade flows between the region, the United States and Latin America move numerous commodities requiring air transport, and South Korean exports and imports in particular present big opportunities for air cargo providers.
The financial crisis in Europe continues to capture headlines, but amidst the continent’s challenges, opportunities for trade and commerce continue to emerge, notably in Germany. Strong economic numbers and growing demand underscore why shippers and air forwarders should take a closer look at Germany for the air cargo prospects it holds.
Modern technology products have revolutionized the way we work and communicate, but with progress comes responsibility. Lithium cells and batteries require special treatment in the supply chain, and the technical guidelines for shipping by air cargo can be complex. Here are three critical steps all shippers and forwarders should follow.
There are many moving parts in the global air cargo supply chain requiring close collaboration between shippers, forwarders and carriers. While safe transit demands honed operations, some of the most critical work occurs once cargo reaches its destination point, when the shipment moves through local customs procedures.
I was once told those rings around Saturn are made of lost airline luggage and air freight. Thankfully, recent scientific evidence points to a thinning of Saturn’s rings, which may have a direct correlation to airlines gaining efficiency on tracking bags and boxes. Now comes an even more exciting way to track boxes; it might be close to perfect solution. It’s based on the same Global Positioning System (GPS) that we use in our cars to find our way around town.
Earlier this month in Sao Paulo, Brazil, logistics professionals gathered at Intermodal 2013 to discuss the international cargo landscape. Billed as the second largest exhibition for logistics, transport and trade, the three-day exhibition included a focused discussion on opportunities and challenges in air cargo. In case you missed it, here is a rundown of some of the main points for the air cargo industry.
AA Cargo spoke with the world’s leading experts to find out what it takes to maintain product integrity in the cold chain. Check out the video in the Resources section.
The Resources page provides industry reports, studies and other informational materials available for download.
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How many tons of cargo pass through Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea each year?
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