Latam Cargo implements Iata's ONE Record 
After two months of testing, Latam Cargo became the first airline to carry out a ONE Record digital corridor from South America, between the airports of Lima and Madrid. Together with the support of Usyncro, a solution that also incorporates blockchain technology in logistics,... plus
Iata's profitability outlook for 2023
In an upgrade of its outlook for 2023, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) expects the airline industry’s profitability to strengthen this year. Cargo volumes are forecast at 57.8 million t, slipping below the 61.5 million t carried in 2019 with a sharp... plus
K+N expands its perishables network
Kuehne + Nagel has signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a freight forwarder specialising in the transport and handling of perishable goods. The company is based in South Africa and runs satellite offices in key export stations such as Kenya and UK. In 2022, the company... plus
Air Tanzania's first 767 freighter delivery to Africa
Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 freighter. The airplane arrived at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market. The... plus
World's second large cargo door Dash 8-300
Air Inuit has made the ultimate cut for the world's second large cargo door Dash 8-300. Works were recently completed at the Canadian company's Montreal facility. In order to optimise space capacity and reduce cargo delivery time, the carrier worked with Rockwell Collins to... plus
War in Ukraine: a hard blow to intermodal traffic
The European combined transport declined slightly by 0.3% in 2022, according to UIRR. The domestic performance reached a historic high with 3.26 million teu, which represents an increase of 5.6% y-o-y. Extra-EU – mostly intercontinental - traffic decreased by 48%. In terms... plus
Another STS container crane for Philadelphia
Liebherr has delivered a new ship-to-shore (STS) container crane for PSA Penn Terminals in Philadelphia (USA), equipped with a safe working load (SWL). Manufactured at its Irish plant in Killarney, this Liebherr equipment is a repeat of a previous order for two STS cranes... plus
Plans to reopen Colombia’s Pacific rail corridor
Consorcio Pacífico, a JV of DB Engineering & Consulting (part of DB ECO) and the French company Egis, have signed a contract to develop pre-feasibility studies and designs for the Pacific rail corridor in Colombia. The project aims to reactivate the currently abandoned... plus
Icao and WFP bolster collaboration
Icao and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have entered a new landmark collaboration agreement aimed at advancing civil aviation safety, efficiency, and sustainability in humanitarian operations. This strategic partnership, forged under the auspices of the Icao... plus
Funding to improve freight transport in Canada
Canada’s government has earmarked up to CAD 12.5 million (EUR 8.7 million) in investment for the Essex Terminal Railway Company to finance a cargo terminal infrastructure expansion project at the Port of Windsor. The project aims to shift the transport of goods from trucks... plus