Simply epic 
Iata has launched its enhanced partner identification and connectivity (Epic) platform to support the digitisation of the global air cargo supply chain. It aims to simplify the complex process of making digital connections across the air cargo value chain - over 40,000 freight... more
Board executive officer for Long Beach
Long Beach’s board of commissioners has promoted Shana Espinoza as executive officer of the board to assist the five-member panel in key policy research, recommendations and decisions in governing the port of Long Beach, among other duties. Espinoza started working for the... more
From Florida even further south
On 3 June 2021, two months after the implementation of the new seasonal flight schedule this week-end, Eastern Airlines will continue its Latin American expansion, when it begins twice-weekly Montevideo - Miami service, adding direct service from MIA to Uruguay’s capital of more... more
Man and machine from Australia to Brazil
Chapman Freeborn and Antonov Airlines have transported 370 t of mining plant equipment from Australia to Brazil in three Antonov An-124 aircraft. The flights took place on 20 February, 26 February and 1 March, leaving from Melbourne where the cargo was manufactured, and were... more
Pilot for port digitisation gains support
In order to promote digitisation in middle-sized ports, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a call for expressions of interest from countries with such ports to take part in a pilot project. Under the pilot project, the selected country will be advised... more
Broberg to become Acertus’ new CEO
Acertus, a technology-driven automotive logistics and services provider, has named Trent Broberg as CEO, succeeding William Billiter, who co-founded the company and served as CEO since 2010. He will remain on the board while helping facilitate a seamless transition for Broberg.... more
Three more B737-800 freighter conversions
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) will be providing Aviation Holdings III Investments with three more B737-800SF freighter conversions. After the signing of the conversion contract for five of these aircraft two months ago, the total number of AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions... more
Strong February in NSWA
The Northwest Seaport Alliance on the US West Coast handled more than 263,000 teu (+1%) in February 2020. Full imports increased by 10.3%, while full exports decreased 13.6%. The upward trend is clear: the year-to-date volumes improved 5.1% to almost 552,000 teu, with full... more
More localised support
Liebherr Container Cranes, which is part of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division based in Killarney (Ireland), has formalised its sales and service presence in North America via its subsidiaries Liebherr USA and Liebherr-Canada. This localised approach aims to give customers... more
Bimco on maritime emissions - and cost
Accoding to Sadan Kaptanoglu, president of the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco), current low-emission technologies require market-based measures (MBM) that equalise costs to be able to compete with traditional fuels on equal terms. Bimco wants to foster... more