By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/28/2026 7:07 AM

Cathay Cargo has successfully trialled and introduced a third intermodal link for perishable imports into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) via sea. The cargo division of Cathay Pacific said that the new mode between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the GBA, adds to the established direct air-to-air links to Guangzhou and the Air-Land Fresh… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/28/2026 7:00 AM

Uber Freight executive says “phantom capacity” is masking a tightening market as compliant drivers and secure lanes become harder to access. The post Phantom capacity tightens US-Mexico trucking market, Uber Freight says appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/28/2026 6:35 AM

Airlines have been busy adding cargo operations to Venezuela following the lifting of US sanctions on the country. According to data provider and consultant Rotate, total international cargo capacity heading to the country over the past seven days has increased by around 40% year on year. Rotate figures also show that widebody cargo capacity is… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/28/2026 6:25 AM

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has launched regular cargo flights between Kolkata in India and Kunming in China to expand its network in Asia. Flights between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU) and Kunming Changshui International (KMG) began on 20 April and will operate three times a week with an Airbus A321 freighter. On the inaugural… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 4/27/2026 10:43 PM

Wabtec reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, fueled by robust sales growth in both its freight and transit divisions compared to the previous year. The post Wabtec posts higher quarterly sales and earnings appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 4/27/2026 5:25 PM

This is a first look at the earnings of TFI International. The post First look: TFI’s LTL group struggled, Truckload shows improvement appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Caleb Revill | 4/27/2026 4:48 PM

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund raised over $10,000 to support over-the-road drivers during the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show. The post St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund raises over $10k at MATS 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 4/27/2026 3:46 PM

Australia Post is investing heavily in parcel infrastructure, including a new express hub at Brisbane Airport. The post Australia Post inaugurates large air parcel hub at Brisbane Airport appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/27/2026 1:38 PM

Trump administration uses steep tariffs to drive production shifts as new projects in Indiana and Arkansas signal some traction. The post Trump ties tariff relief to US steel shift appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 4/27/2026 1:19 PM

The U.S. Department of Transportation has given China Central Airlines the okay to begin cargo flights to the United States under a temporary license. The post Chinese airline Air Central wins US approval for cargo flights appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/27/2026 1:11 PM

The Iran war is making it more expensive to ship a container from Asia to the U.S., thousands of miles from the conflict.    The post The Iran conflict sent Asia-US shipping rates soaring thousands of miles away. Here’s why. appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/27/2026 12:00 PM

Alameda Belt Line, co-owned by Union Pacific and BNSF, will negotiate for the contract to provide switching services to the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach. The post Source: UP-BNSF short line selected for LA port rail contract appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 4/27/2026 11:31 AM

Intermodal marketing company STG Logistics said Monday it plans to soon exit bankruptcy. The post STG Logistics nears bankruptcy exit appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/27/2026 11:23 AM

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has appointed Emma Woodthorpe as chief people officer to lead the company’s talent and culture agenda. Woodthorpe started in the role on 27 April and will report to chief executive Michael Steen. She will also serve on the Atlas executive leadership team. In her new role, she is tasked with strengthening… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/27/2026 10:37 AM

United Airlines has said American Airlines “declined to engage” in its efforts to initiate talks about a potential merger. The US airline’s chief executive Scott Kirby addressed American’s decision not to consider a merger proposal in a 27 April statement. Kirby said: “I approached American about exploring a combination because I thought we could do… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/27/2026 10:11 AM

The ECS Group has, since the start of the year, been rolling out its GSA services for My Freighter in several European markets. The GSA group said that since January, it has added operations for My Freighter in France, the Netherlands and Belgium through its Globe Air Cargo subsidiary. The appointment of the ECS Group… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 4/27/2026 10:06 AM

YunExpress is the first Chinese company to lease a cargo terminal at East Midlands Airport in the United Kingdom. It will self-handle cargo on its dedicated freighter service from China. The post China’s YunExpress to handle e-commerce cargo at East Midlands Airport appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/27/2026 7:44 AM

Freight infrastructure group’s board adds new member, re-elects four to board. The post Railcar lessor VP elected to freight infrastructure coalition board appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/27/2026 7:36 AM

FedEx has reportedly confirmed its MD-11 freighters are ready to return to service next month to end a six-month period on the ground. The express giant’s MD-11F fleet has been grounded since the fatal crash of a UPS MD-11F on 4 November last year that subsequently saw the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) that… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/27/2026 6:25 AM

Leading airfreight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) is “well-positioned” to manage any potential jet fuel shortages as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking following the announcement of the company’s third quarter results on Friday, K+N chief executive Stefan Paul acknowledged that it was in contact with large customers to carry out scenario… ... Read full Story