Yvonne Manzi Makolo first women to chair Iata BOG 
The International Air Transport Association reports that Rwandair CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo assumed her duties as chair of the Iata board of governors (BOG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 79th Iata annual general meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 5 June.... more
LBX now calling Thessaloniki
Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is starting a new service this month: Black Sea Express (LBX) will add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki (Greece) and will be operated exclusively by ZIM. The new rotation is Haifa - Alexandria - Constanta - Varna - Istanbul... more
1,000 reefers to expand MMX service
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has added 1,000 new, 53-foot, refrigerated intermodal containers to its network, which more than doubles its existing fleet. The new reefers bring more shipping options to customers using the expanding Mexico Midwest Express (MMX) Series... more
Canada seizes AN-124
Canada’s government has ordered the seizure of a Russian-registered cargo aircraft currently grounded at Toronto airport, pursuant to the "special economic measures act". The targeted An-124 is believed to be owned by a subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr Airlines and... more
More capacity at Chicago O’Hare Intl Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has increased its cargo capacity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport by more than 10% to over 310 million kg a year with the opening of another cargo terminal. WFS has signed a 15-year lease on the new facility... more
Driversim for MIT
A full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, Tideworks Technology (Tideworks), has introduced its latest product at Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT), Mexico. Diversim is a simulated, supplemental training tool for terminal yard... more
Avianca: a VP to head strategic projects
Avianca Cargo has appointed Diogo Elias as vice president of corporate development. With more than 20 years of experience heading commercial and operational strategies and new businesses in the air cargo sector and various other industries, Elias will be leading strategic... more
DSV launches internal carbon fee
The Danish logistics company has launched a global funding programme to invest in sustainability initiatives in its organisation. The internal carbon pricing fee is charged to all DSV subsidiaries, and their contributions will be based on the level of CO2 emissions within their... more
Icao to open liaison office in Nadi, Fiji
Icao has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to enhance support for the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), by gaining the government of Fiji’s approval to establish an Icao liaison office for PSIDS in Nadi, Fiji. The agreement was signed by Fjii’s... more
STG augments services in USA
The logistics company has acquired Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS) to strengthen its portfolio of port-to-door supply chain solutions. BDS is an over-the-road (OTR) transport provider focused on a variety of services and modes. With the acquisition, STG will add expedited,... more