A first for Chilean salmon 
Chile's seafood industry reached a new milestone as the country's first shipment of fresh, chilled salmon fillets arrived in Australia last week. The 220 kg cargo, exported by two major Chilean companies, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chilean seafood exports.... more
While 3,000 guitars gently weep
3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars were recently seized at the US border while being smuggled into the country via ocean containers from Asia. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price would have amounted to USD 18,742,820, if the instruments had been genuine. US Customs and... more
Flying zebras to Hawaii
Bred in captivity in a system where they were destined to become a hunter’s trophy, three young zebra foals, named Elvis, Jerry and Larson, found a safe new home at the Three Ring Ranch, a wildlife sanctuary in Kona, Hawaii. Travelling first overland to Los Angeles, they... more
"Hell on Wheels" against tradition
In the run up to Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in the USA today, 28 November, Peta has been drawing attention to abuses in the keeping and transport of live animals. The international animal welfare organisation dispatched "Hell on Wheels", its new life-size... more
Simplifying air cargo bookings
Freightos, a vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight, has launched its integration with E2open, a provider of connected supply chain software. This integration, which follows a successful beta phase, embeds Webcargo by Freightos' air cargo e-booking... more
Air Creebec to take over its first ATR freighter
Acia Aero Leasing, a Dublin-headquartered provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has sold an ATR 72-500 LCD freighter to Air Creebec, a Canadian regional carrier based in Val-d'Or, Quebec, founded in 1982. The aircraft is the first ATR to be... more
Two hydrogen stations open in Alberta
As part of its hydrogen locomotive programme, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) is retrofitting a number of diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells so that they can operate without directly generating emissions. In partnership with the energy company Atco,... more
Roadrunner changes hands
Prospero Staff Capital is set to take over the majority ownership of Roadrunner Freight, with the previous majority shareholder, Elliott Investment Management, retaining a minority stake. Prospero, which is co-led by Ted Kellner and Chris Jamroz, is the founder of a management... more
Experiencing the benefits of new HDPE pallets
Latam Cargo Group is introducing a groundbreaking initiative in Chile, to be continued in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil, by replacing traditional wooden and conventional plastic pallets with recycled plastic pallets made from beverage boxes. This project will enhance... more
Another five years at GCIA
The Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) will expand its initial contract with cargo service giant United Parcel Service (UPS), which began air cargo operations at the airport in November of 2020. The initial deal was concluded in May 2020. The agreement announced on... more