News / E-commerce boom brings operational challenges for bigger airlines

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The rise in e-commerce volumes is posing operational challenges for air cargo carriers.

At the Air Cargo China event in Shanghai last week, airline executives told The Loadstar the benefits from increased e-commerce shipments had not come without added risks.

“I look at e-commerce as a great opportunity, but also something that requires time for reflection and reason, for a number of factors,” said Qatar Airways chief officer for cargo Guillaume Halleux.

“In the e-commerce business, with a few exceptions, you don’t often see ...