Trucks deliver megapack batteries for grid 
The Lynden group of transport companies, based in Anchorage AK and Seattle WA (USA) and a specialist for logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada and the Pacific Northwest, was asked by Tesla to transport its megapack batteries over the last mile in Alaska. Each megapack weighs 36... more
Between LAX and Long Beach – a new Maersk site
A.P. Moller-Maersk has inaugurated a new 12,000 sqm airfreight import/export gateway near Los Angeles airport that offers plane-side recovery with unit load device transfers. The facility supports Maersk’s growing north American network of air cargo gateways, including Atlanta... more
Improving LTL links to Texas
Sterling Transportation has expanded its LTL services in the USA. On 3 October the haulier introduced new options connecting Los Angeles to Dallas and Houston, both in Texas. Sterling already moved to a bigger facility in the city in April on account of its plans to expand... more
From UPS to Amerijet
Amerijet International Airlines, a leading cargo airline, is promoting its chief financial officer, Joe Mozzali, to the post of chief executive officer on 7 October. Before joining Amerijet in February the 30-year industry veteran held series of senior leadership roles in... more
Hanson Spur to open in 2024
The US shortline carrier Sandersville Railroad has won Southern Chips as an additional user of its planned rail spur in Hancock County GA. Southern Chips will use the spur to transport pulp and paper-quality wood chips to mills throughout the southeastern USA and beyond. The... more
United renewing its fleet
United Airlines has announced orders for 110 aircraft, due to be delivered from early 2028 onwards. The US carrier has converted options and purchase rights into firm orders for 50 Boeing B787-9s, due between 2028 and 2031, and 60 Airbus A321neos, due between 2028 and 2030. The... more
A promotion at Coyote Logistics
Sandeep Pisipati, currently chief financial officer, has been named the new CEO of Coyote Logistics. This appointment comes as Jonathan Sisler announces his decision to pursue other opportunities. Pisipati has been with Coyote for five years and brings over 18 years of... more
Westjet Cargo pushes further south
Westjet Cargo has made its first venture into the Cuban capital. Operating one of its four dedicated Boeing 737-800 converted freighters (BCF) every Wednesday on the Toronto – Havanna route, Westjet Cargo offers 20 t cargo capacity per flight per week, addressing the growing... more
From Etihad to Atlas Worldwide
Atlas Air Worldwide, a global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has appointed Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective 25 September 2023. Drew’s most recent position was SVP global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at... more
CBP names new DFO for Laredo
Donald R. Kusser, formerly port director for the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, has assumed his duties as director, field operations for the US Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo field office. Kusser succeeds DFO Randy J. Howe, who has retired after 34 years of federal... more