Atlas Air opens up freighter future 
Atlas Air has prevailed in an arbitration case against the union that represents its pilots. The 26 August 2019 arbitration decision affirms that the merger provisions of the collective bargaining agreement apply in connection with the acquisition of Southern Air in 2016. It... more
Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise
In its recent assessment, the London (UK)-based maritime consultancy Drewry sees increased volatility in global container throughput, driven by tariff wars and, in the case of the UK, Brexit. After its all-time high in May 2019, the global container port throughput index... more
Agility invests in green supply chain technologies
Agility has so far invested USD 18 million in green supply chain technologies through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. The company is pursuing an ambitious environmental strategy. By 2025, it plans to cut its emissions by 25% from 2016 levels. To reach that goal,... more
Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector
Investor First State Investments (FSI) has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of USA-based Patriot Rail and Ports, which operates a portfolio of twelve short-line freight railroads with more than 940 km of track across 14 US states. Terms were not disclosed.... more
Troubled times for Eddie Stobart
Eddie Stobart Logistics announces that Alex Laffey will stand down as chief executive of the group with immediate effect. Sebastien Desreumaux, currently CEO, iForce and head of contract logistics, will take over as chief executive and is expected to be appointed to the board in... more
Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero
The global animal health company Zoetis has signed up and come on board Pharma.Aero as a new strategic pharma shipper member, joining the current group of Pharma Shippers - Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and MSD. The addition of a new pharma shipper strengthens Pharma.Aero as a... more
Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched
Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has successfully completed trials with two new US EPA Tier 4-compliant low-emission locomotives. They are now in service on G&W’s subsidiary California Northern Railroad (CFNR). The new locomotives were purchased in conjunction with USD 3.7... more
American Airlines settles false claims act allegations
The US justice department has announced that American Airlines has agreed to pay approximately USD 22.1 million to resolve its alleged liability under the false claims act. The United States Postal Service (USPS) contracted with the airline to take possession of receptacles... more
Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics, which is headquartered in South Africa, has taken a critical look at its own operative performance at the end of its latest financial year (July 2018 - June 2019). In spite of a 6% rise in revenue to ZAR 49.7 billion (USD 3.25 billion), the operating profit... more
A machine to unload bags of coffee
Tramar, a coffee warehousing company based in Le Havre (France), will soon use a machine from Copal to unload its bags of coffee beans from the containers. Thus, the company will automate its processes for the receipt of goods and protect the health of its employees. Copal’s... more