50 years of air cargo expertise 
ACI Air Cargo and Atlantis Transportation Services are celebrating half a century of air cargo solutions with further service expansions coming up. Atlantis has been operating in the North American airfreight market since 1974, establishing Canada’s first reliable... more
Port director named 2025 person of the year
Bethann Rooney, port director of the port authority of New York and New Jersey, has been named the 2025 'person of the year' by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). This award recognises individuals who have made significant... more
Swiss rail manufacturer expands in the USA
As of 1 January 2025, Stadler Rail’s location in the USA will be separated from the Swiss division. The US headquarters was established in Salt Lake City (UT) in 2016. Stadler USA has grown rapidly in recent years and its product range has expanded. At the end of October... more
Korean Air receives EU clearance for takeover
The European Commission (EC) has concluded its review after confirming that Korean Air has fulfilled all the conditions required for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two key requirements: ensuring stable... more
New cargo conversion opportunity in Canada
Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has received approval for its Saab 340 cargo conversion STC from Transport Canada, following a previous authorisation by both Easa and FAA. Close to 40 Saab 340 airplanes, including both Saab 340A and Saab 340B have been converted into full freighters... more
Nippon gains GDP certification in Philly
Nippon Express’ pharma logistics business in Philadelphia has been awarded a GDP certificate effective 13 November, rewarding the company’s efforts to maintain a safe and reliable storage solution for medical goods. Philadelphia and the wider state of Pennsylvania are home... more
Ten more years of feeders in British Columbia
KF Aerospace, an aerospace company founded in western Canada in 1970, has renewed its contract with the logistics services provider Purolator for the BC Feeder Network (BCFN), a relationship that has been serving communities in British Columbia for nearly five decades. The new... more
A first for Chilean salmon
Chile's seafood industry reached a new milestone as the country's first shipment of fresh, chilled salmon fillets arrived in Australia last week. The 220 kg cargo, exported by two major Chilean companies, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chilean seafood exports.... more
While 3,000 guitars gently weep
3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars were recently seized at the US border while being smuggled into the country via ocean containers from Asia. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price would have amounted to USD 18,742,820, if the instruments had been genuine. US Customs and... more
Flying zebras to Hawaii
Bred in captivity in a system where they were destined to become a hunter’s trophy, three young zebra foals, named Elvis, Jerry and Larson, found a safe new home at the Three Ring Ranch, a wildlife sanctuary in Kona, Hawaii. Travelling first overland to Los Angeles, they... more