Fedex Logistics opens FTZ facility in El Paso 
Fedex Logistics has launched another foreign trade zone (FTZ) location in El Paso, Texas, USA, the latest site to be opened by the company in addition to existing locations in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Chicago. These facilities enable importers and exporters shipping... plus
IMO: much is done, but more to achieve
In its fourth greenhouse study, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) states that in the period between 2008 and 2018, maritime trade grew by 40% and the absolute emissions of greenhouse gases decreased by around 5%. This decoupling was due to the significant... plus
New normal in the Port of Montreal
Two weeks after the announcement of the truce agreement reached on 20 August between the Longshoremen's Union and the Maritime Employers Association (AEM), the work in the port is back to normal. The delay accumulated by the work stoppage should be absorbed in about two... plus
Tiaca: global air cargo keeps on improving
Heavily hit at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the global air cargo industry is continuing its gradual route to recovery to pre-Covid market conditions for a fourth-consecutive month. This is the outcome of two "Economics4Cargo" webinars Tiaca held last... plus
Ontario and Anchorage airports flying high
Only two US airports – Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) – experienced significant growth of commercial air freight shipments in the first five months of 2020 as consumers and businesses increasingly... plus
Grupo TMM welcomes new CEO
The board of directors of Mexican logistics company Grupo TMM has appointed Vanessa Serrano Cuevas as the provider's new CEO. Previously, Serrano Cuevas was vice president, in charge of the TMM energy division. Her professional achievements include founding the food company... plus
EVA Air prefers maindeck capacity
EVA Air, an affiliate of the Evergreen Group, has revised its Boeing order backlog in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on future passenger and cargo demand. The privately held Taiwanese carrier which originally ordered eighteen B787-10 and two B777-300ER six... plus
A well-filled war chest for DP World
More money for investments: DP World, the Dubai-based terminal and port operator, and the Canadian Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, have announced the expansion their investment into ports and terminals through a new commitment of... plus
American all cargo carrier to operate "preighters"
Operating a fleet of B767 freighters until now, North Carolina-based 21 Air has entered into a long-term sub-service partnership agreement with AELF and Maleth Aero to begin charter operations with two A330-200 this month. They are configured as "auxiliary... plus
UN: support express, air mail and cargo operators!
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) are encouraging national governments to support their designated postal operators, air cargo carriers, and express mail operators through financial aid and operational flexibility. A... plus