SC Ports: 30 new ambassadors
South Carolina Ports has congratulated 30 delegates for completing the 2022-2023 Port Ambassador Programme, which allows participants to gain a deep understanding of the connection between South Carolina Ports and South Carolina's thriving business community. The... more
¡Hola!, Felipe Ángeles
Starting in less than three weeks, on 7 July 2023, Lufthansa Cargo will operate all of its six B777F flights that previously served Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), about 45 km northeast of Mexico City. The German cargo... more
Westjet Cargo launches Bike Air
Westjet Cargo is introducing Bike Air, a new service providing safe and seamless air transportation for motorcycles to and from Canada. The offer includes specialised transportation options and tailored logistics solutions. The service, which started operating two months... more
Fifth MSC service in Halifax
Port of Halifax welcomed the 300 m long vessel "MSC Elma" for the first time on 11 June 2023. With the 9,408 teu vessel, the port – which describes itself as "Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway" - now counts five MSC services. The "Ecuador to NWC... more
AEI: first flat aft pressure bulkhead conversion
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has completed its first B737-800SF freighter conversion with a flat aft pressure bulkhead and is currently the only conversion company that is able to modify aircraft with this feature. The 737-800 aircraft, MSN 30146, was modified by Commercial... more
Two giant African snails intercepted in Louisville
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted two giant African snails at the Louisville Port of Entry on 18 May 2023. The live snails were discovered at an express consignment facility during an inspection of a parcel arriving from Germany.... more
Milestone in Manzanillo
The first carbon-neutral container in North America has been processed at Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), the Mexican branch of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (Ictsi). A bespoke ceremony took place to also celebrate the arrival of the first LNG-powered container... more
Seasoned financing executive joins Merchants Fleet
Merchants Fleet, North America’s fastest-growing fleet management company, has hired Kirk Hoffman as its new senior vice president & chief financial officer. Hoffman has held leadership positions at well-known financial institutions, most recently at BNP Paribas as... more
GLS enhances courier service in Canada
The Netherlands-based parcel carrier has acquired Altimax Courier in Canada. The move strengthens GLS Canada’s position as an integrated parcel and freight player, the company said. With the takeover, GLS will also complement its existing infrastructure in Canada, expanding... more
New berth opened in Texas
In 2019, Port Freeport and McCarthy Building Companies signed a building contract for the expansion of Velasco Container Terminal (Texas). The works ended recently, and on 30 May 2023, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the opening of the Berth 8 and the new ro-ro... more