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Eric Kulisch

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Covers:  Air cargo, parcel and postal industry, global trade
Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves/American Shipper. Also write about logistics, trade. Previously at Automotive News. Beach volleyball when not working.

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Eric Kulisch’s Biography

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Eric is Managing Editor of PostalMag and Parcel and Air Cargo Editor at sister publication FreightWaves.

An award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering the logistics sector, Eric spent nearly two years as the Washington, D.C., correspondent for Automotive News, where he focused on regulatory and policy issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, mobility, fuel economy and safety.

He has won three regional Gold Medals from the American Society of Business Publication Editor…

Eric Kulisch’s Journalist Portfolio

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Maersk Air Cargo opens US bases with South Korea service set to debut

Maersk Air Cargo opens US bases with South Korea service set to debut

Maersk Air Cargo, the in-house airline of container shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, plans to inaugurate sc…

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FreightTech firm PayCargo awarded $11.6M in trademark case

FreightTech firm PayCargo awarded $11.6M in trademark case

A federal judge has ordered CargoSprint, an electronic payment and truck appointment platform for air freight…

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Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket, report says

Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket, report says

Rising expectations for fast delivery of high-value products has fueled demand for near-airport warehouses an…

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Chinese e-commerce logistics company Zongteng launches cargo airline

Chinese e-commerce logistics company Zongteng launches cargo airline

Zongteng Group, a major provider of cross-border warehousing and logistics services for e-commerce sellers, a…

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Air cargo peak season evaporates on low demand, high capacity

Air cargo peak season evaporates on low demand, high capacity

It's the time of year when retailers typically make their final push to ship goods from abroad in time for ho…

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US trucking company fills air cargo void for Asia exports to Mexico

US trucking company fills air cargo void for Asia exports to Mexico

Fewer direct, all-cargo flights from China to Mexico and more ocean shipping delays during the pandemic have …

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FedEx spreads shipping fees to EU, more zip codes Original

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FedEx is introducing, but not widely advertising, a series of new charges and fees over the next two weeks that could catch customers by surprise, building on a recent pricing strategy aimed at boosting revenue without touching base rates that shippers tend to focus on. Over an 18-month span, FedEx (NASDAQ: FDX) has implemented or announced more than 50 pricing changes, according to parcel spend management firm LJM.
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High yields, Covid-like volumes drive 23% gain in United’s cargo revenue

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United Airlines' cargo revenue increased 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter as the carrier benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Global cargo demand grew 4% in the first half of the year and surged 7% in June, while capacity barely changed.
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2026 air cargo rates could rise 15% due to Iran war impacts Original

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Long-term contract rates businesses pay to move air freight are expected to rise 5% to 15% this year, instead of retreating, because the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the United States is once again reducing airline capacity through the critical Middle East corridor, freight analytics firm Xeneta said in a market outlook published on Friday. Xeneta’s initial forecast at the start of the year was for contract rates to fall 5% to 10% in 2026.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Copy editor at Defense News.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Increasing speed of reporting

Awards

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American Society of Business Publication Editors

2020 - News Analysis

Southeast Regional Gold Medal for story "Surprise: The Airbus jetliner you ordered years ago just got more expensive."

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American Society of Business Publication Editors

2019 - Government Coverage

Heartland Region Silver Medal for story about auto emission standards.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2019 - Feature Writing

Dateline Awards. D.C. Chapter Automotive News, “Gray Area: How automakers squeeze firms operating in the shadows of the aftermarket parts world”

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2019 - Commentary & Criticism

Dateline Awards. D.C. Chapter Automotive News, “Pollution automakers burden alone?”

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Seahorse Freight Association Journalism Awards

2024 - News Journalist of the Year, Runner Up

Ability to exhibit strong grasp of industry and subject matter, as well as journalistic skill.

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Seahorse Freight Association Journalism Awards

2024 - Supply Chain Journalist of the Year, Runner Up

Ability to communicate events and developments in supply chain.

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