First of four Boeing 747-8 freighters for Atlas Air 

Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 freighter, which will operate on behalf of its customer Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, as part of a previously announced long-term agreement. The aircraft will increase... plus
More telematics technology for railfreight 

Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has joined the Rail Pulse coalition and its effort to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies in North America’s railfreight industry. The US class I railroad is Rail Pulse’s seventh member after GATX, G &... plus
Awery and IBS sign partnership agreement 

Awery Aviation Software can now deliver its software platforms to customers of the "iCargo" platform of IBS Software, which is used by 30+ airlines including American Airlines, Etihad, IAG and Korean Air. Giving access to the online booking portal "Cargo... plus
US manufacturer to modernise mining locomotives 

Wabtec has signed an agreement to upgrade locomotives for Fortescue Metals Group. It will be the manufacturer’s first delivery of modernised locomotives to an Australian customer. The fleet will be transformed into AC44C6M locomotives to meet Fortescue’s performance... plus
Finnair cargo performs despite longer routings 

Despite the closure of Russian airspace, most of Finnair’s cargo figures clearly improved year-on-year but remained closer to April 2022 figures in May. Available scheduled cargo tonne kilometres (atk) increased by 341.5% year-on-year (+5.6% month-on-month) and revenue scheduled... plus
Better units for Montreal's future 

In Canada, the focus on eco-friendly vessels is prime concern for the Montreal Port Authority (MPA). The new class of 2,500-teu vessels like the “CMA CGM Montreal” fit into this strategy and, at the same time, provide extra capacity between Canada and North Europe. New... plus
Closer to Amazon 

With a new partnership, Chicago-based Seko Logistics is opening up to a number of Amazon Aggregators. The new deal will include co-branded products and expand Seko’s offering to include Amazon FBA fulfilment services. The partner is My FBA Prep. Seko will bring in its full range... plus
Drone deliveries in Edmonton now in service 

DDC (Drone Delivery Canada Corp.) has put its Edmonton International Airport (“EIA”) initiative into commercial operation. This revenue generating project will be running for a 12-month term. The project will enable defined-route deliveries from EIA to off-airport locations... plus
Partnership in Brazil bears fruit 

Automated Mercedes-Benz trucks have been used in the Brazilian sugar cane harvest since 2019. Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has configured its Axor truck specifically for automated harvesting operations as part of a development partnership with the Brazilian agricultural technology... plus
Etihad Cargo welcomes Caroline Pappas 

Etihad Aviation Group’s cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, she will report directly to Mark Faulkner, Etihad Cargo's director – cargo commercial West. Pappas will be responsible for establishing... plus