Second flower boom of the year 
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... plus
An unprecedented cargo route
This month marked the beginning of the unprecedented cargo route between Europe and Florianópolis, operated by Latam Cargo Chile and departing from Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Mondays and Brussels (Belgium) on Thursdays. The route facilitates the shipment of cargo from Europe... plus
From Jetblue Airways to Airbus
C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and chief executive officer of Airbus Americas, effective 3 June 2024, after having been the region’s top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus for a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of Jetblue Airways, has been... plus
US class I railway tests loco prototype
The first of six hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and its partner ZTR will undergo extensive testing in May in a UP facility and rail yard in the USA. The prototype has the capacity to run on both diesel and batteries – much... plus
Strengthening the Canadian team
Deugro Canada has reinforced its team in Vancouver by appointing Laszlo Szentirmai as project manager and Mike Weiner as business development manager Canada. Szentirmai has worked in the logistics industry since 2005 - five years of which in project operation at Transera /... plus
A dual role at Ameriflight
Ameriflight, an USA-based largest part 135 cargo airline, has appointed Patrick Fluegeman as president and chief operating officer. He will be responsible for planning and executing current and future business operations. Ameriflight provides scalable, outsourced aviation... plus
Circular economy in Colombia
On 25 April, as part of Earth and Children's Day, Avianca Cargo and Expeditors held their first donation event of school kits in Cartagena to children who are part of the programmes of Aldeas Infantiles SOS in Colombia, which is dedicated to taking in children, adolescents and... plus
Riyadh Dry Port welcomes first Jubail train
The maiden train carried its load of 78 teu to Riyadh Dry Port along the Saudi Arabia railway line that connects Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network. The maximum capacity for a single trip on the railway is 140 teu. This alternative enhances the connection... plus
A second 737-800 freighter for Kenya Airways
GA Telesis (GAT), a leader in integrated aviation services, has delivered the second of two Boeing 737-800SF freighters to Kenya Airways. The aircraft is part of the GA Telesis' owned fleet and was delivered to Kenya Airways as part of a two-aircraft transaction. The GA... plus
TMX Transform bolsters North American team
TMX Transform, an end-to-end supply chain consultancy serving global businesses, has appointed Chris Michel, former vice president of technology at Select Brands, as director of digital solutions, and Jeff Wullenweber, a 24-year veteran of Chep USA, as vice president of business... plus