Panalpina Brazil invests in cold chain logistics solutions 
Panalpina Brazil has expanded its operations with a considerable investment into end-to-end logistics solutions for the cold chain. The company warehouse in Cajamar, São Paulo (Brazil), is now exclusively dedicated to the cold chain segment, with the capacity to store various... plus
Dallas air cargo stakeholders on the move
Several key logistics service providers within the community at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport in Texas (USA), have been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification from Iata. Dnata Cargo USA, SCL Cold Chain, Big Logistics and Expeditors... plus
US ports select Díaz-Balart as ‘port person’ for 2019
The American association of port authorities (Aapa) has selected Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart as 2019’s “port person of the year” for his stalwart advocacy of the port industry. “During more than 16 years in the house of representatives, Díaz-Balart has consistently... plus
Monday's the day for new Chicago - Sydney service
DB Schenker has launched its "direct express – Australia" service using the 102 t cargo capacity of a B777-300F which a non-specified airline partner schedules every Monday from Chicago IL (USA) to Sydney. "No other freight forwarder provides a faster... plus
Lufthansa Cargo reports positive trends in 2018
In 2018 revenue in the logistics segment of the Lufthansa group rose by 7% to EUR 2.713 million, particularly due to a strong rise in yields. Total revenue increased by 7% to EUR 2.770 million. Capacity at Lufthansa Cargo (13.555 million ftk) increased by 5% in 2018. Belly... plus
Staeco gains authorisation as AEI conversion centre
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI), a global leader in the aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion business, has selected the Chinese MRO provider Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Company, also known as Staeco, as an authorised conversion centre, in addition to Commercial Jet... plus
Fedex Express gets new CEO and president
Fedex has appointed Don Colleran president and CEO of Fedex Express, effective March 16. Colleran has been with Fedex for almost 30 years, holding various executive level positions in several operating companies and international regions. He began his Fedex career as an... plus
Bureau Veritas picks Protheroe for North America
Tim Protheroe has been appointed regional chief executive, marine & offshore, North America by Bureau Veritas, a provider of laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services. Protheroe will provide leadership in the USA and Canada, both key markets for Bureau... plus
USA: Hudson gains access to the BNSF network
The construction work for BNSF’s new rail hub in Hudson, near Denver in Colorado (USA), started with the ground-breaking ceremony. The logistics centre for class I railroads is designed to improve access to Denver and the surrounding markets via new rail-served sites. The... plus
Alaska Airlines cuts cargo prices and launches new service
After having restructured its product prices and services in the state of Alaska (USA) in 2018, Alaska Air Cargo has now launched a similar programme in the continental US states and Hawaii, with the effect that prices are decreasing by an average 13%. Most weight breaks have... plus