Targeting markets in Southeast and Midwest
APM Terminals Mobile is extending its rail infrastructure capabilities: a USD 60 million rail expansion will double capacity in response to demand for more supply chain gateway options and inland rail logistics. Additional tracks, railyard storage space and improved access... more
Ethiopian: new freighter flights from today
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, one of Africa’s largest network operators, has started two weekly freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa. Ethiopian is launching two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège today, 17... more
Cargo growth for Bengaluru Airport
For the second year in a row, Bengaluru airport has gained the title of No.1 airport for perishables in India. It is now identified as the country’s third busiest airport processing international cargo. BLR Airport is South India's sole airport and India's second airport to... more
Truckloads: operating income up more than 50%
TFI International, a North American transport company, successfully capped 2022 with strong fourth quarter results. Total revenue was USD 8.81 billion for 2022 versus USD 7.22 billion in 2021. During 2022, total revenue grew 1% for package and courier, 43% for... more
A record result for an anniversary
The Canadian Port of Trois-Rivières, located on the St. Laurence River between Québec and Montréal, reached a peak in throughput in 2022. A total of 4.3 million t of cargo passed through the port, up 10% from 2021 and beating the 2019 record of 4.2 t. While dry bulk... more
E-trucks emit 63% less GHG than diesel
According to a study published by the International Council on Clean Transportation, battery electric trucks (BEV) produced in Europe today can deliver the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions over their lifetime. A 40-t BEV that was put into service in 2021... more
From Canada to Florida
The Rhode Island-based Arpin International Group, a global removal and storage company, has purchased Stephens Moving Services of Cape Coral, Florida. Stephens specialises in servicing USA/Canada cross-border moves for private residential customers. The Arpin family... more
Aircastle's first B737-800SF
Aircastle has delivered its first B737-800 following its passenger-to-freighter conversion that was completed by Aeronautical Engineers ("AEI") at the Kelowna Flightcraft (dba KF Aerospace) facility in Canada. The newly converted B737-800SF was delivered to Compass... more
From Italy to the world
A new alliance between Nova Systems and the Levia Group. ‘BeOne’, Nova Systems’ tried-and-tested ERP management software, is the main player in a partnership between the logistics IT provider from Verona and the Levia Group. The partners are set to leap into the international... more
WDS established on the West Coast
The WFS-affiliate World Distribution Services (WDS) celebrated the launch of its new warehouse in Tacoma, Washington with a "grand opening ceremony". The 28,000 sqm warehouse is WDS’s first west coast facility. It offers cross-dock and transload services,... more