US class I railway pursues its net zero goal 
The Union Pacific railway (UP) allocated 100% or USD 590.8 million of the proceeds from its green bonds issued in September 2022 to sustainable projects to upgrade existing rolling stock, expand network capacity and promote the modal shift of freight to lower-carbon rail.... mehr
Bengaluru sets new benchmark for mango exports
In 2023, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) processed an export of 6,84,648 kg of mangoes, more than doubling (+124%) the 3,05,521 kg exported in the previous year. Furthermore, this season's exports saw an 86% increase in the number of pieces,... mehr
B787 cargo door still made in Sweden
Boeing has renewed its partnership with Saab for the manufacturing of large cargo doors, bulk cargo doors and access doors for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The framework agreement is an extension of an existing contract signed in 2004, which has seen the Swedish aerospace company... mehr
Rhenus Group: acquisitions in Latin America
Rhenus Group is further expanding its presence in the Latin America (Latam) market. The company has announced its acquisition of Colombia-based BLU Logistics and a majority shareholding of LBH Group. Rhenus Group has established operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile,... mehr
Canada: tank trunk network extended
North American transport specialist TFI has acquired Vedder Transportation Group, which specialises in the shipment of food grade liquids and dry bulk commodities. Founded in 1956, Vedder was one of the first companies in Western Canada to use tanker trucks to transport... mehr
Ein Schiff unter vielen Flugzeugen 
Im Gespräch mit Jean-Philippe Tison, SVP Aerospace and Defense, Bolloré Logistics. Im März wurde Jean-Philippe Tison an die Spitze des bei Bolloré Logistics wichtigen Geschäftszweigs «Aerospace and Defense» berufen – ein Aufstieg für den Manager, der seit 2019 bei dem weltweiten... mehr
Qantas accelerates changes at the helm
Qantas group CEO Alan Joyce has advised the board that he will bring forward his retirement by two months. CEO designate Vanessa Hudson, currently CFO, will therefore take over as managing director and group CEO on 6 September 2023. As planned, shareholders will formally... mehr
Two more pharma centres for Swissport
Swissport’s air cargo centres at Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Canada have been certified to Iata’s Ceiv pharma standard. Worldwide, the company now operates 21 Swissport pharma centres and more than 70 pharma-capable air cargo... mehr
Avianca Cargo: all four Iata certifications
The company has successfully completed another Iata certification programme, thus adding Ceiv Live Animals to the previously obtained Ceiv Fresh, Ceiv Pharma, and Ceiv Lithium Batteries. Avianca is now the only airline in the Americas to have achieved all four certifications.... mehr
Gulf & Atlantic Railways adds US short line
The US regional and short line operator Gulf & Atlantic Railways (GAR) is acquiring the rail assets of Pinsly Railroad Company. The transaction includes the 30 km Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR) short line and Pinsly’s Railroad Distribution Services (RDS), a rail-served... mehr