Bad May in the Port of Los Angeles 
In May, the US-West Coast port of Los Angeles moved almost 582,000 teu. This corresponds to a 29.8% decrease compared to the same month last year, though May 2019 showed an extraordinary result. Five months into 2020, overall cargo volumes have fallen 18.6% compared to 2019.... plus
Anand Stanley appointed president Airbus Asia-Pacific
Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective 1 July. Based in Singapore, Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and its divisions across the region. In this role he will have responsibility for commercial aircraft sales... plus
United Cargo re-adjusts Switzerland service
Since beginning its programme 19 March 2020, United has completed more than 2,400 cargo-only flights, transporting over 77 million lb (35,000 t) of cargo. The airline has over 1,100 cargo-only flights scheduled for the current month, operating between six US hubs and over... plus
Descartes acquires Kontainers
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Cracking Logistics Limited dba “Kontainers”, a provider of client-facing digital freight execution platforms. “We’ve worked very hard with some of the world’s top logistics companies to create an optimal digital customer experience,” said... plus
Director general for France Logistique
France Logistique has elected Constance Maréchal-Dereu as director general of the association. She has served in various roles in the finance and construction sectors. Maréchal-Dereu took office on 1 June, together with France Logistique president Anne-Marie Idrac and the... plus
Railway’s propane supply chain sets new record
With three vessels carrying Canadian propane destined for international markets dispatched from Canadian AltaGas’ Ridley Island propane export terminal, Canadian National Railways (CN) has beaten the previous record by 50%. The Ridley Island propane export terminal... plus
Another cargo only ferry service
The Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Navigation (CLdN) has launched a new ro-ro service between the ports of Santander, Liverpool and Dublin. CLdN will operate one sailing per week from Santander to Liverpool, followed by a call in Dublin. The schedule is designed to be... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The USA generates about 10% of its electricity from dismantled atomic bombs. plus
Rail service restored at Apapa Port
APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have restored rail connectivity for containers to the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa, Nigeria. This move follows the acquisition of two new mobile harbour cranes earlier this year. The two companies have developed a... plus
Under one roof in Bengaluru
With a vision to make Central India's Bengaluru airport (BLR) a "smart airport" digitalised and seamlessly connected, its operator Bial has decided to introduce an air cargo community system (ACS). This digital platform brings together all stakeholders including... plus