Supply chain stakeholders in the past two years have seen myriad global challenges, ranging from the war in Ukraine, COVID-19, inflation and reduced capacity. As the supply chain has shifted, the industry has looked to adopt new solutions like digitalization and data analytics.  In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Manouj Tahiliani, general manager of master data management and 360 applications at software development company Informatica, speaks to Air Cargo World about the need for data transparency to create a more efficient and resilient supply chain.Informatica focuses on data management, offering technology solutions powered by artificial intelligence, automation and the cloud. As the airfreight market continues to digitalize, data transparency has become a hot-button issue as stakeholders streamline operations.  Listen as Tahiliani provides insight into the future of technology and the supply chain. 

Global disruptions and the threat of cyberattacks present new challenges for airfreight stakeholders, specifically for freight forwarders looking to protect their clients’ cargo and their own business. Insurance brokers have seen rising costs alongside coverage exceptions amid international conflict, leaving cargo vulnerable.  Airforwarders Association board member Amanda Barlow also serves as regional vice president, western region for Roanoke Insurance. In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” she and Associate Editor Ashley Mowreader take on new attitudes about insurance and the habits of U.S. forwarders during the war in Ukraine, as well as how forwarders can protect themselves against cyberattacks.  Join Air Cargo World for this important podcast with Barlow on what forwarders need to know now about insurance.  

The pandemic has helped put technology into focus for the airfreight industry, accelerating the pace of digitization for processes and operations. The Air Cargo Tech Summit, presented by Air Cargo World next week, will address the latest tech innovations in the airfreight sector. The inaugural event, to be held live in Miami June 6-7, will cover a variety of industry topics, including sustainability, drone operations, digital records, digital booking and more.View the ACTS agenda.  In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with columnist Cathy Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insights and an Air Cargo World columnist, about what to expect at the Air Cargo Tech Summit next week. The Air Cargo Tech Summit, the new airfreight logistics event presented by Air Cargo World, will take place LIVE in Miami from June 6-7. Learn more and register here.

In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Steve Magirias, CEO of cargo drone developer and operator Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), about his plans for the company in his new role, the upcoming launches of the Canary and Condor drones and the regulatory landscape for drone operations.DDC’s completed and expected 2022 milestones include the launch of dangerous goods (DG) transportation in Ontario for DSV Canada, the planned Q2 launch of its Canary drone and the expected second-half launch of the long-range, heavy-lift Condor drone. 

In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Cathy Morrow Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends & Insights and Air Cargo World columnist, about the most recent earnings results from FedEx, UPS and other logistics companies, as well as this week’s announcement of the departure of Fred Smith as FedEx’s CEO.High airfreight rates once again supported revenues for express and airfreight during the most recent quarter, but headwinds are emerging with the Ukraine-Russia war and another spike in fuel prices. Meanwhile, the cyberattack that affected freight forwarder Expeditors in February is another warning to logistics providers of the threat, and the need to prioritize cybersecurity and plan for those attacks that can’t be prevented.

Charter services have been in high demand since the start of the pandemic and have continued to be used to help mitigate capacity issues caused by supply chain disruptions and rising sea-to-air conversions. In turn, charter companies, freighter and passenger freighter operators, and freight forwarders with own-controlled networks have had to remain flexible to navigate the ever-changing market, especially as airfreight rates continue to fluctuate and COVID-19 outbreaks among cargo crews cause operational delays. In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Jack Burt, vice president of U.S. freight at Air Partner, about 2022’s charter outlook, rising rates and changing air transport regulations, among other topics. Listen as Burt discusses these topics in this Air Cargo World podcast.  

The 2021 holiday season has passed, but with global supply chains still struggling due to capacity issues and the omicron variant, volumes have spilled into the first quarter of 2022. Nevertheless, logistics providers took the hard-won lessons of 2020 to heart and avoided some of the delays and issues that plagued 2020’s holiday peak.In this On Logistics episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Nate Skiver, founder of LPF Spend Management. LPF Spend Management works with e-commerce and parcel shippers to locate shippers and services aligning with their shipping strategy and negotiate more favorable contracts. Listen as Roberson and Skiver review the 2021 peak season and discuss what may be coming soon for express and last-mile providers in this Air Cargo World podcast.

The pandemic has fueled modernization efforts as airfreight stakeholders reimagine and optimize day-to-day operations using automation and digitization. Digital booking developments have especially been on the rise over the past year, with carriers launching their own application programming interfaces (APIs) or joining digital booking platforms like Germany-based cargo.one.In addition to e-booking becoming a helpful tool for small and medium-sized freight forwarders to more easily access cargo capacity, the option for instant rates, dynamic pricing features and data insights have enabled freight forwarders to better navigate the volatile market landscape. In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Moritz Claussen, co-founder and managing director of cargo.one, about digitization efforts within the industry, the progression of digital booking, cargo.one’s growth and market expectations for 2022. Listen as Claussen discusses these topics in this Air Cargo World podcast. 

2021 was yet another turbulent year, to say the least. However, despite COVID-19 outbreaks at major airports, ongoing capacity struggles and numerous supply chain disruptions, the airfreight industry has remained resilient and flexible through innovative solutions and changes to typical operations. Freight forwarders launched own-controlled networks, industry operators adopted new technologies to provide greater transparency throughout the supply chain, and industry acquisitions were on the rise.In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Cathy Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insight and an Air Cargo World columnist, about digitalization efforts across the airfreight industry, risk management, this year’s acquisition market and what forwarders and shippers might expect in the year to come.

The capacity shortage caused by COVID-19 has pushed airfreight operators to pursue creative solutions like the implementation of passenger freighters. The demand imbalance has also seen new entrants dip their toes into the airfreight market, as with the decisions from major players in ocean shipping including CMA CGM and Maersk to pursue own-controlled air capacity. In this On Logistics episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association and a quarterly contributor to Air Cargo World, about how some of the changes could factor into future air cargo operations, and what airfreight logistics providers want ocean freight operators to understand about the historical airfreight market.Listen as Air Cargo World contributors Cathy Morrow Roberson and Brandon Fried cover modal changes, the role of freight forwarders and how operational changes today stand to affect airfreight in the years ahead.