Global X-Colombia: certification enters phase 2 
Global Crossing Airlines Group (“Global X”) is entering phase 2 of the Colombia AOC (air operators’ certificate) certification process by Global X-Colombia. Initial approval from the Colombian CAA to start the formal certification was received in June of this year. Global... more
Fernando Lopes joins CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (“CDB Leasing”), has appointed Fernando Lopes as vice president, commercial Americas. Lopes started his new role at the end of September 2022 and is working from São Paulo, Brazil.... more
Oregon's port railway to be modernised
The Port of Coos Bay in Oregon has received a USD 10 million grant from the US department of transportation for improvements of the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL), which serves the port. The project will replace 67,000 crossties and resurface the main line, sidings, an industrial... more
Tiaca announces sustainability award finalists
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced the results of the fourth edition of the air cargo sustainability awards, which are run in partnership with IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and industry... more
A federal grant to cut emissions
In Florida, the federal department of transportation’s (DOT) maritime administration has awarded a grant of USD 23.5 million to support Jaxport's programme to reduce emissions with the sustainable solutions (express) project. This programme is a USD 47 million public-private... more
Nuvocargo welcomes Nicholas Simmons
Nuvocargo, an all-in-one digital platform focused on USA-Mexico cross-border trade, has added former Shopify executive Nicholas Simmons as head of engineering to continue to develop the Nuvocargo platform and expand the company’s world-class engineering team. Simmons has... more
Barcelona–Santiago to go to next level today
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its services between Barcelona and Chile for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The route will run four times a week to Santiago de Chile International... more
UPS Healthcare continues to expand
Ireland has long been an attractive market for US nationals and corporations. Now, UPS has announced that it will build a new facility for the handling of healthcare goods. The site is located in Dublin and expected to be operational by the end of 2023. It will provide... more
SC Ports welcomes 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors
South Carolina Ports has welcomed its 2022-2023 Class of Port Ambassadors, kicking off a yearlong programme that provides a deep understanding of how SC Ports benefits South Carolina’s economy. The 2022-2023 Class of Port Ambassadors — an esteemed group of 31 professionals from... more
Best week ever for grain movement
During the week of 16 October 2022, Canadian National Railways (CN) moved over 806,000 t of grain from Western Canada, exceeding its previous record by over 50,000 t. The result represents the best week ever for grain movement, CN said. This record also comes on the heels of... more