Additional rail capacity for Canada’s industry 
Cando Rail Services has opened the Cando Sturgeon Terminal in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada. The terminal provides additional rail capacity to Alberta’s industy and expands Cando’s national network. With the completion of Phase 1, Cando Sturgeon Terminal can store up to 1,900... mehr
Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side
One of the Big Three rating agencies, Moody’s, has confirmed the Florida Port in Jacksonville's (Jaxport) rating. The mark remains at ‘A2 Stable’ credit rating. In its report, Moody's investor service put emphasis on the port’s diversity of business, stable revenue, favourable... mehr
Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA
As preparations for distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine continue, Miami airport (MIA) welcomed on 1 October 2020 the launch of more all-cargo flights from Brussels (BRU), Belgium, one of Europe’s leading hubs for handling temperature-sensitive pharma products. European Air... mehr
Digital US contract platform goes Europe
The New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex), a digital freight contracting platform for container shipping, has raised USD 13.5 million from investors to support further expansion of the business. The company reported that these means will be used to attract new shipper segments and... mehr
SAL's step over the Atlantic
This may be the beginning of a wonderful marriage. SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine, two well-known brands in the heavy lift shipping arena, join forces within the Americas and for cross-Atlantic trade. SAL Heavy Lift, a member of the Harren & Partner Group, acquire a major... mehr
Confidence in shipping on the rise
Carriers seem to be finding the way out of the valley of tears, gradually. One of the Big Three in Ratings, the Agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), has just upgraded its perspective on the carrier Hapag-Lloyd. The shipping company's credit rating was raised one notch... mehr
Cargo saves airline and patients
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines recently launched their 40th humanitarian delivery flight when the airline’s new 787-9 Dreamliner departed Everett, WA, carrying more than 9 t of humanitarian supplies. The shipment, including supplies for health care and family needs, will be... mehr
Quito performs better than last year
Export cargo numbers at Quito airport (UIO) show a clear trend. Andrew O'Brian, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, operator and administrator of the airport of the capital of Ecuador: "In April, the worst month for cargo exports, there was a -33.5% variation compared... mehr
Jaxport's economic impact honoured
The First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA) recently recognised Jaxport, Florida's leading container port based in Jacksonville, with the 2020 economic impact award during its annual excellence awards programme. The award recognises Jaxport as Northeast Florida’s economic... mehr
From Dubai to a second point in Mexico
Emirates Skycargo is commencing twice weekly scheduled cargo flights to Guadalajara from this week. The service to Mexico’s tech hub will be operated by a B777F offering around 100 t of cargo capacity per flight. The carrier's second cargo destination in Mexico and its 15th... mehr