Regional Rail expands into Canada 
3i-backed Regional Rail, an owner and operator of US short-line freight railroads, has acquired a portfolio of freight rail assets located in western Canada from G3 Canada. In addition to the Great Sandhills Railway, Regional Rail will acquire interests in three other... more
Aotos awards – three stellar recipients
The United Seamen’s Service’s 53rd annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (Aotos) Awards were presented to Edward W. Aldridge, president of CMA CGM North America and American President Lines; Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen’s Association; and Eric P.... more
How to prepare for the Chinese New Year?
According to the Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the number of blank sailings has increased sharply on the transpacific trade lanes, but not so much on Asia-Europe. "There have been 34 additional blank sailings on Asia-North America West Coast,... more
20th CH-47F Chinook for the Royal Netherlands AF
Boeing has delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update. “Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken... more
Georgia Ports keeps the pace
On the US East Coast, the boom continues. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled almost 553,000 teu in October, for an increase of 9.6% (48,460 teu) compared to the same month in 2021. GPA has now topped half a million teu in three of the first four months of fiscal year... more
Bill Higginbotham takes the helm
Bill Higginbotham has been appointed to lead Aeronet Worldwide’s Newark station. He assumes his new role as the operation prepares to move to larger facility in November. Higginbotham has over 20 years of experience within global logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing. Most... more
From 2003 until 2030 - at least
Cargojet, a Canadian provider of air cargo services to all major cities in North America, has renewed and extended its air cargo services agreement with United Parcel Service Canada for an additional five-year term. The current agreement was due to expire on 1 July 2025 and the... more
For shipping in Sharm El Sheikh
A new action plan, launched at COP 27 by United Nations organisations, shipowners and trade unions, makes recommendations for improving the skills of seafarers to achieve the decarbonisation goals of the maritime transport industry. The plan responds to the findings of new... more
Air Canada Cargo makes horses fly
Introducing a specialised service for equine transportation with its Boeing 767-300 freighters, Air Canada Cargo will use stalls that are specifically designed to transport prized horses, with up to three animals per unit. The stalls are provided by Unilode, Air Canada’s... more
Figures and certificates spell growth 
Etihad Cargo gaining momentum and achieving sustainable growth. Etihad Cargo achieved record revenues in 2021 and has continued to build on this momentum, achieving top results in the first half of 2022 too. The carrier is confident that it can finish the year strongly and... more