Unisys and SAS Cargo deepen partnership 
Signed in Q3, SAS Cargo Group and Unisys Corporation have extended their partnership, with the Scandinavian carrier now offering its air freight services through Unisys' "Cargo Portal". This platform is one of the world's most popular multi-carrier air cargo booking... more
US railroad crowned
Florida-based CSX has improved to the highest possible A rating for leadership in corporate sustainability, as assessed by CDP, an independent, global non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices. CSX was the top US-based class I... more
Caribbean Airlines: more cargo from USA
Effective one week ago, Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines Cargo appointed Network Cargo Management as its GSSA for the US market, excluding Miami and New York, which are Caribbean Airlines’ main gateways to the Caribbean, and where sales and operations will continue... more
US shortline rail operator growing
The R.J. Corman Railroad Company has completed its anticipated acquisition of the shortlines Owego and Harford Railway (OHRY), Lehigh Railway (LRWY) and Luzerne and Susquehanna Railway (LS), effective on 30 November. The acquisition increases the total numbers of shortlines... more
ODW for food logistics
In Romeoville IL (USA) the 3PL ODW Logistics has acquired a 59,000 sqm distribution centre. The facility has temperature-controlled capacities for frozen foods and other cold-chain products. It was acquired from Arytza North America, as a part of the sale of its take-and-bake... more
In carriers’ seventh heaven
In line with many other shipping lines, Hapag-Lloyd has raised its forecast for financial 2020 on the basis of a better-than-expected business performance in the ongoing Q4/2020. The group expects an ebitda of EUR 2.6–2.7 billion (up from EUR 2.4–2.6 billion) and an ebit of EUR... more
New distribution site for Jacksonville
Automotive remains a major industry for logistics service providers. 1A Auto, an American online-only aftermarket auto parts retailer, has selected Jacksonville as the site for its distribution operations in southeast USA. The Massachusetts-based company will open a 29,000... more
Latam Cargo's maiden operations in Doha
For the first time, an aircraft from the Latam Group operated by Latam Airlines Brazil landed in Doha, Qatar, transporting perishables from Latam Cargo customers in South America to Asia and returning with a load of electronics. For Kamal Hadad, VP network and alliances, the... more
Rail hub to become logistics park
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is proposing to build a multi-modal, multi-commodity transload and logistics facility on strategic land holdings adjacent to its existing intermodal rail facility in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada. The proposed facility, named the CP Logistics Park... more
Finnair posts strong cargo performance
During last month, Finnair's available scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 85.9% year-on-year and revenue scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 80.4%, both due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on scheduled flights. However, cargo related available tkm decreased by 56.8% and... more