air cargo

China Airlines finalizes deal for 4 Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft

Taiwan-based China Airlines has placed a firm order for 14 777X widebody aircraft – four 777-8 cargo jets and 10 777-9 passenger aircraft – Boeing announced Thursday. 

The airline, a longtime operator of the Boeing 777 and 747-400 aircraft, will use the aircraft on long-haul flights to North America and Europe. It also has rights to purchase four additional 777-8 freighters and five 777-9 passenger jets.

China Airlines announced its intention in December to buy 14 next-generation 777 aircraft for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/china-airlines-finalizes-deal-for-4-boeing-777-8-cargo-aircraft

How CFOs can cut costs through innovative logistics solutions

As businesses grow and expand, one of the many critical responsibilities of CFOs is managing capital expenditures (Capex) and operational expenditures (OpEx) efficiently. Real estate, warehousing and logistics are significant areas of concern for CFOs, as they represent a substantial portion of a company’s ongoing expenses. 

With shifting market dynamics and e-commerce demand on the rise, it’s crucial for CFOs to explore alternatives that minimize these costs while maintaining operational...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-cfos-can-cut-costs-through-innovative-logistics-solutions

Market chaos boosts Expeditors; all key indicators post solid Q1 gains

Expeditors International may end up being a rare transportation company that found the chaos of the first quarter beneficial.

All of the key financial indicators for Expeditors were solidly higher. The formula for its better bottom-line performance: Revenues were up 21%, the cost of purchased transportation and related expenses was up more at 24%, but salaries and other operating expenses rose just 12%.

That led to an increase in operating income of 24%, to $265.9 million from $214.8 million a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/market-chaos-boosts-expeditors-all-key-indicators-post-solid-q1-gains

FedEx converts parcel freighter to heavy cargo operation

FedEx has redeployed another large freighter from its overnight parcel network to its daytime operation focused on deferred cargo as it pursues more business from freight forwarders.

The integrated parcel logistics company last week announced that it has added a nonstop flight between Liège, Belgium, and its global hub in Memphis, Tennessee, utilizing a Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The new flight increases frequency on the route from five to eight times per week.

The 777’s redeployment is part...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-converts-parcel-freighter-to-heavy-cargo-operation

Sun Country retires jet, delays 737-900 service

This article first appeared in AirlineGeeks.

Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) plans to retire one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft in an effort to save money on parts amid an industrywide supply chain crisis.

During a Q1 2025 earnings call on Friday, CEO Jude Bricker said the decision to retire one of its 737-800s is in response to “tightness” the carrier was experiencing in the components market.

Additionally, the ultra-low-cost airline has decided to delay flying its first Boeing 737-900...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sun-country-retires-jet-delays-737-900-service

Sun Country faces slight delays integrating additional Amazon cargo jets

Sun Country Airlines in the first quarter took possession of three Amazon cargo jets, but only one is in service so far for the retail and logistics giant because integrating them into the existing fleet requires additional work, the company said Friday.

Amazon is transferring eight leased Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to Sun Country (NASDAQ: SCNY) from previous contractor Atlas Air. Sun Country plans to have all the narrowbody freighters in service by the end of summer, bringing the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sun-country-faces-slight-delays-integrating-additional-amazon-cargo-jets

DHL cuts ties with cargo airlines as efficiency initiative ramps up

DHL’s recent cancellation of transport partnerships with third-party airlines supporting its courier and freight forwarding networks is part of a new cost improvement campaign that helped the Express division achieve first-quarter operating profit despite lower shipment volume and rising trade volatility.

DHL Express’ operating profit increased 4.8% year over year to $754 million as efficiency measures ramped up, while better pricing and product mix boosted revenue 2%, according to DHL Group...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-cuts-ties-with-cargo-airlines-as-efficiency-initiative-ramps-up

Supply chain crisis forces airlines to get creative with aircraft parts

The commercial aviation industry is navigating a serious supply chain crisis, leading airlines and aircraft lessors to adopt innovative strategies to maintain operational readiness. Recently, aircraft lessor Azorra partnered with Delta Material Services (DMS) to dismantle an Airbus A220-300 for spare parts, marking the first such occurrence for this relatively new aircraft model. Although dismantling modern aircraft is uncommon, this situation underscores the severity of the ongoing component...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-crisis-forces-airlines-to-get-creative-with-aircraft-parts

First look: C.H. Robinson made more money on less revenue in Q1

Total first-quarter revenue for C.H. Robinson was down 8.3%, to just over $4 billion, according to an earnings report released Wednesday afternoon. But income from operations rose to $176.9 million from $137.1 million, an increase of 39.1%.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.11. Non-GAAP earnings were $1.17 per share. That is more than what SeekingAlpha said was the consensus forecast of $1.05. However, SeekingAlpha also said the consensus estimate on revenue was $4.25 billion, and C.H. Robinson

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-c-h-robinson-made-more-money-on-less-revenue-in-q1

CMA CGM Air Cargo finalizes takeover of Air Belgium

CMA CGM Air Cargo, the airline subsidiary of the French ocean shipping and logistics conglomerate, has expanded its fleet to nine aircraft by officially taking control of Air Belgium and taking delivery of another 777 freighter from Boeing.

A Belgian court late last month approved the distressed sale of Air Belgium to CMA CGM Group. The company announced Wednesday that it has completed the transfer of Air Belgium’s assets from a liquidator and will continue to operate Air Belgium as a separate...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cma-cgm-air-cargo-finalizes-takeover-of-air-belgium

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