Wen-Parker Logistics picks VP of operations
New Jersey-based global freight forwarder and supply chain solutions provider Wen-Parker Logistics (WPL) has appointed Shana Riggs as its new vice president of operations. Riggs has held key operational roles with BAX Global, at DB Schenker, ANN Inc. and as VP of operations... more
From Canada to Cairo (and more)
In anticipation of its first maindeck freighters, Air Canada Cargo continues to introduce new all-cargo flights with its long-haul passenger aircraft. Starting today, 17 June 2021, a new service between Montréal and Cairo will be added, operating three times a week with... more
Crossing the Channel and the Atlantic
Customers of Lufthansa Cargo's special speed company Time Matters now have access to more than 30 additional direct flights per week between Paris CDG and ten US stations (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington).... more
Unprecedented profits continue
The Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence reported that the eleven largest shipping lines generated combined operating profits of USD 13.3 billion in H2/2020. Results for the large shipping companies remained equally strong in Q1/2021. While the first... more
Developing an electrical airship platform
Skyborne Technology (STI), Research in Flight (RIF) as prime contractor and Auburn University from Alabama (USA) are now prototyping an electric extended range airship with modular payload under the 1st phase of the Air Force "Afwerx" contract aerial transport platform... more
DP World invests in Canada
The Port of Saint John's in Newfoundland, Canada will benefit from a USD 250 million investment. Operator DP World’s plans include a consolidation of the Rodney and Navy Island terminals with a longer pier, a terminal upgrade and a deeper shipping channel. The modernisation... more
New nonstop connections for Alaska
Alaska Air Cargo is increasing its year-round nonstop service to Anchorage (ANC) – adding routes to Chicago and Las Vegas, and expanding services to Phoenix and Maui from seasonal to year-round. Three new cities will also get summer-season nonstop routes: Denver, starting today,... more
CNH Industrial finds CEO for On-Highway
CNH Industrial has named Gerrit Marx as the designated CEO of its On-Highway business, which is soon to be spun-off. Independent operations are set to start in early 2022, with Marx at their head. On-Highway will include the brands Iveco for heavy, medium and light... more
Railroad association honours rail hubs
Terminals operated by Total Distribution Services (TDSI), a CSX subsidiary, received the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Terminal of the Year Award in both the origin and destination categories. The award winners are chosen based on the results of audits at about 180... more
Korean Air's longest flight ever
Thanks to Covid-19, Korean Air flew its longest non-stop flight since its establishment in 1969 using one of the 16 passenger planes it has converted into freighter aircraft by removing passenger seats. Flight KE8047, one of 8,300 cargo-only flights Korean Air operated... more