Air Freight News
TIA announces appointment of new President & CEO
Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, announced Anne Reinke has been named President & CEO of TIA, effective October…
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State of Washington requests FEMA help with burnt bridge
The State of Washington is requesting an emergency/disaster declaration and related assistance from the Federal Government (i.e...the Federal Emergency Management Agency – FEMA) regarding a…
Thailand threatens to censor media outlets as protests swell
Thai authorities threatened to censor media outlets in a bid to quell growing protests against the monarchy, which have continued daily since the government imposed…
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China’s economy plows on as world’s only major growth engine
China’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic continued in the third quarter and showed signs of broadening in September as consumer spending accelerated, keeping the economy…
Can China’s rebound last? A look behind the latest GDP numbers
China’s economic recovery from the pandemic slump is broadening out, with data on Monday showing stronger growth in manufacturing and consumer spending.
Korea’s $35 billion rescue fund sells debt as airlines seek help
A South Korean fund established to prevent major companies from going bankrupt during the Covid-19 pandemic is selling its first bonds, as struggling carriers seek…
Cathay’s most optimistic outlook is for half capacity in 2021
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. hopes a recovery in travel demand will allow it to operate closer to 50% of its pre-pandemic capacity later next year,…
Airlines working with WHO on testing to replace quarantine
The International Air Transport Association is working to set up a testing system that will replace compulsory quarantine to help revive the airline industry that’s…
La Nina deluge seen delaying harvest in top Robusta supplier
Farmers in Vietnam’s largest coffee-growing province usually start picking new beans around the middle of October. But this year in Dak Lak, unceasing rains from…
Japan’s exports fall at much slower pace as trade improves
Japan’s exports fell by the smallest margin in seven months in September in another sign that the pandemic’s hit on global trade is easing.