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air cargo

American  

noun

  1. cargo transported or to be transported by an air carrier.


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“Faster reaction times for air cargo makes this mode of transportation a preferred means for moving time-critical shipments in a quickly evolving environment,” the air-cargo handler says.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

Abdurakhmanov, who got his start as an airport check-in agent, launched the air cargo business in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

Another positive indicator has been an increase in air cargo at state airports, reversing a decline that began early in the pandemic, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2025

The air cargo system generally carries time-sensitive and high-value cargo such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and tech components whose speed of delivery takes precedence over cost.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2025

Louisville is home to UPS Worldport, a global hub for the delivery firm's air cargo operations and its largest package handling facility in the world.

From BBC Nov. 4, 2025

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