First class equine air travel 
Manestream Logistics, a major player in the equine transportation industry, is strengthening its weekly services with Amerijet International Airlines for horse shipments from Miami to Brussels and Brussels to Miami. Directed by a team of horse professionals, Manestream is... more
BSNF: only 3.2 km to go
The US class I railways BNSF has completed the construction of a new section of double track in Texas (USA) along its Fort Worth subdivision which connects the Texas-Oklahoma border and Temple, Texas. Part of a multi-year project, the 5.6 km double track stretch is located... more
Ancra Cargo: a new representative for Canada
Ancra Cargo Canada has appointed Daniel Ianniciello as eastern region sales manager, with responsibility for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, effective 18 December 2024. Ianniciello has over 25 years of experience in the heavy-duty transport industry. Starting out as a licenced... more
Expanded services to drive trade opportunities
Jaxport is set to extend its global trade connections in 2025 through strategic alliances with major ocean carriers following the dissolution of the 2M Alliance. Key developments include the Gemini Cooperation’s new direct service to Cartagena, Colombia, improving access to... more
Connie Award: promoting industry awareness
The 2024 Connie Award goes to Allen Clifford (right), executive vice president, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA). “I am proud to say that for over 50 years, the Connie Award has honoured industry executives who have made remarkable contributions to... more
G&W’s short line to handle services for UP
Union Pacific (UP) is transferring its local service in Eugene Yard, Oregon, to Genesee & Wyoming (G&W)'s Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (Corp). The change allows the US class I railway to reduce the number of times a railcar is handled and improve efficiency,... more
Westjet Cargo launches blood donation campaign
The shipping and trade service Westjet Cargo has been transporting blood and plasma products for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for over five years. To strengthen the relationship between the organisations, the airline launched a national campaign "to raise awareness... more
Amerijet: 50 years of air cargo in Latin America
Amerijet International Airlines is celebrating its 50th birthday. The Miami-based airfreight company started out in 1974 with a single aircraft, as reported in a press release. Meanwhile, Amerijet operates twelve Boeing 767 freighters and has evolved into a major player in the... more
Enhanced connectivity for Ecuador’s main port
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuardor's main port and a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has strengthened its trade links with Asia through a new commercial agreement for the Asia-South America (ASA) service. This partnership brings back... more
CPKC orders more H2-locomotives
The North American railway has placed a follow-on order for 98 Ballard fuel cell engines. Each engine has a nameplate of 200 kW, totalling 20 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell power. Deliveries of all 98 engines are expected in 2025. The prior order has included the delivery of... more