Interesting laden import growth in Q2/2023 
The Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence reports that, at 2.7%, the annualised NAEC (North American East Coast) laden import growth regained momentum in Q2/2023 compared to pre-pandemic 2019 figures. To avoid pandemic-related distortions, annualised... plus
Chapman Freeborn appoints Marcel Kolb
Chapman Freeborn, global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Marcel Kolb as vice president government & humanitarian Europe. Kolb brings extensive experience to his new position, comprising twelve years in the military sector and almost... plus
AEI lands contract in Congo
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has announced that Democratic Republic of Congo-based Serve Air has ordered its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, (MSN 30517) has already commenced modification and will be redelivered to Serve Air in early November. All... plus
Chris Ceraso to join Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation has appointed Chris Ceraso to the newly established position of vice president integrated resource planning, effective 1 October 2023. Ceraso most recently served as executive director at JP Morgan asset management. Prior to joining JP Morgan,... plus
Connecting Baku with L.A.
Silk Way West Airlines, a cargo airline based the Caspian and Central Asian region, is expanding its US network by adding weekly flights to and from Los Angeles International Airport, one of the world’s largest cargo gateways, handling millions of tonnes of freight annually.... plus
Connie Award for maritime industry leader
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII), a not-for-profit association committed to promoting and supporting the business of international trade and transportation and educating its future leaders, is honouring Brenda Martin, former vice president of terminal services... plus
AIT opens new global HQ in Chicago suburbs
A prominent high-rise building welcomes corporate teams on multiple floors: Corporate teammates for supply chain solutions provider AIT Worldwide Logistics recently moved into a new global headquarters at 2 Pierce Place, Itasca, Illinois (USA). AIT’s chairman and CEO,... plus
Robotic food delivery service starts at Wichita State
Wichita State Dining plans the rollout of robotic food delivery on campus, thanks to a partnership with Starship Technologies. Users can download the Starship Deliveries app and get food delivered quickly to any campus location. After choosing the desired item, they drop a pin... plus
Ready for Brazil's skies
The Cessna Skycourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (Anac). The US aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation said that it is looking forward to serving the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and... plus
APM sees railfreight on track for record volumes
APM Terminals reports worldwide record loadings for railfreight: in India for example, the port of Pipavav handled 206 trains and nearly 50,000 containers in July, the highest number this year so far, pulling significantly ahead of its previous loading record of 157 double stack... plus