Air Freight News
Europe closes to Southern Africa on fears of virus strain
Countries across Europe halted air travel from southern Africa amid growing concern about a new, potentially riskier Covid-19 variant that originated there and has since…
Ukraine unveils 22-plane Airbus deal for new national carrier
Ukraine signed an outline deal for a mix of single-aisle and wide-body jetliners from Airbus SE as part of the government’s plan to establish a…
Shell sees major potential for sustainable aviation fuel in Asia
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is eyeing opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and electric vehicle charging points in Asia as it reduces its oil refining operations…
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FedEx, UPS turn record holiday surge into someone else’s problem
Richard Metzler ordered automation equipment as part of a plan to double the volume his small parcel delivery company could handle this holiday season. There’s…
US needs data on variant before limiting any flights, Fauci says
More scientific data is needed about the new coronavirus variant that’s roiling global markets before the U.S. can determine whether to halt flights from southern…
India resumes Covid vaccine exports to hamstrung Covax
India restarted shipments of Covid-19 vaccines to the Covax initiative, a much needed boost for the beleaguered global sharing body that has struggled to inoculate…
Trade trumps tension as Dubai leads Gulf reset
The UAE is stepping back from political conflicts to refocus on the economy. 
South Africa’s Gordhan sees SAA sale completed by early 2022
South Africa expects to conclude the sale of a majority stake in its state-owned airline to private investors early next year, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin…
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Canadian Pacific resumes rail movement in flooded Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., a major transcontinental link to the nation’s largest port, has restarted operations in British Columbia after flooding cut off the western…
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Key California ports delay container fees as backlogs ease
California’s ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach delayed charging fines on containers that sit on the docks for too long for a second time…