First B747 freighter for Kuehne + Nagel 
Kuehne + Nagel is expanding its air freight network by chartering the entire capacity of the very last two B747-8F aircraft delivered by Boeing. The logistics services provider has now put into operation its first B747-8F as part of the long-term charter agreement with Atlas... plus
Port of Oakland still standing
The Californian Port of Oakland on the US West Coast witnessed an uptick in its October 2022 throughput. Total loaded container volume grew by 5.9% compared to October 2021. The port handled almost 146,000 loaded teu compared to 138,000 teu in October 2021. Full exports... plus
Expeditors cautiously optimistic
Expeditors International, founded in 1979 and based in Seattle, has announced its financial results for Q3/2022. Revenues increased by 1% to USD 4.4 billion, while operating income rose by 8% to USD 527.0 million. Freight volumes dropped, however. Air freight tonnage volume and... plus
No queuing up in SC Ports
South Carolina Ports on the US East Coast saw a busy October 2022 in container throughput. SC Ports reported a 9% container growth year-over-year, as 257,000 teu moved through the three terminals Wando Welch, North Charleston, and Hugh K. Leatherman. Imports remain strong,... plus
Amazon begins daily cargo service at MHT
Amazon Air has launched daily cargo service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The inaugural flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) arrived last Thursday morning. Amazon Air will begin with one daily Boeing 767-300 flight. The 6,039... plus
2,440 m of new rail tracks open for traffic
South Carolina Ports, USA, has celebrated the completion of the first phase of its USD 30 million rail expansion project at Inland Port Greer. It involved building an additional rail processing track and two rail storage tracks within the terminal. The addition of 2,440 m of new... plus
ID Logistics chooses William Parramore
ID Logistics has appointed William Parramore as managing director for its Belgian subsidiary. In his new role, Parramore will focus on expanding the group’s activities in Belgium, either with organic growth or with M&A projects. Parramore joined ID Logistics in 2021 as... plus
Up to 42% less emissions by 2030
Science Based Target Initiative has confirmed DHL Group’s climate targets. The group is committed to reducing absolute direct emissions from the use of fuels and indirect emissions from purchased energy - known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions - by 42% by 2030. Absolute... plus
CBP seizes ten shipments of narcotics
Over the past three weeks US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized ten shipments of narcotics being moved from and through the United States to countries around the world. Combined, the shipments held nearly 45 kg of dangerous and illegal narcotics:... plus
Airbus: an eco-friendly investment
Airbus is investing in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian-based climate solutions company that operates the largest direct air carbon capture (DACC) research & development facility worldwide. “We are proud to be investing in Carbon Engineering, reaffirming our commitment... plus