As massive freighter jets roar across the Pacific carrying the heavy components of the American economy, a silent financial storm is brewing in their fuel tanks. While commercial passengers often focus on ticket prices, the engines of global commerce—dedicated cargo freighters—are currently
Rohit Laila is a seasoned veteran in the logistics world, bringing decades of perspective on how global supply chains evolve through technological shifts and strategic infrastructure. As the industry grapples with shifting trade lanes and the resurgence of bellyhold capacity, his expertise provides
With decades of experience navigating the complexities of global supply chains and a profound passion for logistics innovation, Rohit Laila stands as a leading voice in the air cargo sector. Having witnessed the industry’s evolution from simple transport to high-tech, integrated ecosystems, he
Why This Roundup Matters Now Six months after a fatal MD-11F crash prompted an Emergency Airworthiness Directive, FedEx signaled a May restart for its 29 parked tri-jets—and the industry took notice. This roundup gathers insight from safety auditors, operations chiefs, pilots, shippers, maintenance
Rohit Laila has spent decades steering complex logistics networks through shocks and scale-ups, marrying operational discipline with tech-forward thinking. With United’s April 27 statement that American “declined to engage” on merger talks—after American publicly shut the door on April 17—his
Shippers braced for another cost hike when April Singapore kerosene touched $214.01 per barrel, yet Japan Airlines held its international cargo fuel surcharge flat for May 1–15 and, in doing so, signaled a pricing strategy built on stability today and speed tomorrow. This move did more than
