DroneUp latest firm approved to fly drones beyond line of sight

This story originally appeared on Flyingmag.com. Longtime Walmart partner DroneUp has joined a select group of drone delivery firms with expanded permissions from the Federal Aviation Administration. The drone delivery and logistics company announced Jan. 18 that the regulator has approved it for flight beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator, making…

The market is shifting; shippers and carriers should prepare

It’s no secret that COVID had an enormous economic impact in 2020 and the years succeeding, especially on the logistics industry. 2020 saw carriers bursting at the seams and shipping rates higher than ever, creating a favorable market for carriers. As shipping volumes and COVID-induced spikes started to decline, however, carriers were left with a…

Sea-air routes gain as bypass option for Red Sea shipping delays

As major container shipping lines consistently bypass the Red Sea to avoid the threat of rebel missile attacks, air cargo volumes are finally getting a boost. Preliminary data now backs anecdotal reports a month ago of businesses shifting some Asia exports for Europe and North America to air transport as a way of avoiding delays….