Modern technology for Brazil’s rail network
Brazil's largest rail-based logistics operator Rumo has signed a multi-year contract with Globalsat, Inmarsat and Cobham to install a satellite communications across Brazilian railway network. The system will connect Rumo's cargo trains and allows to increase the speed with... plus
Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services
The "digital forwarder" Flexport is becoming more conventional and is discontinuing the the company-owned Trans-Pacific Services it began to introduce step-by-step two years ago. As from tomorrow, 25 January 2020, the Californian start-up will be transferred from... plus
BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO
BDP International has named Katherine Harper as CFO. Harper will oversee all aspects of BDP’s financial operations throughout its global network of wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Harper is a highly experienced financial professional and... plus
Air cargo boom in greater L.A.
Located 60 km east of downtown Los Angeles and 40 km west of San Bernardino airport, Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued its run of growth in 2019, reporting more cargo activity with shipments of commercial freight up 5.1% (760,000 t). Commercial freight rose... plus
Takeover in New Orleans
Associated Terminals has acquired the New Orleans Bulk Terminal, still banking on the former owner. Located on the Michoud Slip, just off the Intracoastal Waterway, New Orleans Bulk Terminal is a privately owned 202 sqm facility. The terminal offers multimodal options including... plus
Biggest investment in widebody equipment
Air Greenland has entered into a large agreement with aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the delivery of a new A330-800neo (list price: USD 260 million), which is expected to be in route from 2021. The replacement of the company's only jet aircraft, an A330-200, is expected to fly... plus
Cincinnati airport opens cargo maintenance hangar
FEAM Aero, a major aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Miami, FL (USA), opened its new 9,570-sqm USD19 million hangar last week at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), where it has been operating since 2015.... plus
Cargo sales director North America for Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Norris Hiraki as cargo sales director, North America. Working closely with Neil Dursley, chief commercial officer and Alfie Arrowsmith, VP of cargo, Hiraki will play a crucial role in developing the cargo sales strategy in North America. He will be... plus
VX Capital orders three more converted B737 freighters
Miami (FL)-based Aeronautical Engineers has signed a contract to provide VX Capital Partners with three additional B737-400SF freighter conversions. The first aircraft providing an 11 pallet capacity will commence modification in March 2020, the third in August. All... plus
Viva Cargo: Mexican LCC enters air freight market
Viva Aerobus, a Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, is entering the air freight market with Viva Cargo, a service provided in cooperation with Aerocharter, a company responsible for the entire shipping process, involving customer service and sales. Initially, Viva Cargo covers... plus