Another Dubai hub for FedEx 
FedEx Express has opened a new hub at Dubai World Central Airport as part of its USD 350 million investment plan for its expansion in the UAE. The new site has been dubbed Meisa as it serves the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. It will not only increase FedEx’s... more
ICS2: first companies go live
Champ Cargosystems has launched a new service, ‘Traxon Global eCommerce’ (TGE), as an addition to Champ’s customs and security services. TGE is customised to address the requirements of cargo pre-load security filings and pre-arrival filings for e-commerce shipments under ICS2.... more
CEO confirmed
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has appointed Elena Sorlini as managing director and chief executive officer. Since joining the company, she has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport's new terminal A.... more
Scheduled direct train launched in Russia
Transcontainer and Global Ports (both part of Delo Group) have introduced a service to transport imports from Nakhodka (Southeast Russia) to Kazan (Southwest Russia). The new train will load containers arriving from Asia-Pacific countries in Vostochny port. The estimated travel... more
Four facilities, two ports
In an acquisition near two major West Coast ports, Centre Point Properties has added four buildings to its portfolio. The company is moving into the South Bay industrial submarket, which is located near the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. It now manages 30 total assets and... more
Los Angeles starts 2024 on a high note
The port of Los Angeles handled almost 856,000 teu in January this year. While loaded imports went up to almost 442,000 teu (19% more compared to January 2023), loaded exports did even better. The 126,554 teu in the first month of 2024 represented an increase of 23% compared to... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
"Left-handed" elephants: One in two elephants will turn the tip of its trunk to the left when picking up food. more
Joint initiatives to boost cargo traffic
Vienna airport and Korean Air have signed an agreement to expand their existing partnership. Plans include joint market initiatives targeting freight forwarders and customers and an exchange of industry expertise to enhance services. Korean Air has been operating regular... more
Etihad Airways appoints VP cargo
As vice president cargo, Stanislas Brun will oversee Etihad Cargo's commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning and report to Etihad Airways' COO, Mohammad Al Bulooki. Al Bulooki: "I would like to thank Leonard... more
Safety and innovation
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest USD 3.4 billion in 2024. An estimated 56% of the capital plan - USD 1.9 billion - will be used for upgrading and replacing infrastructure, such as rail, ties, and ballasts, and USD 0.6 billion for locomotives and equipment. The US class I... more