Another Boeing 767 freighter 
Air Transport Services Group has commenced a new lease agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s cargo aircraft management (CAM) has leased a 767-300 freighter aircraft to DHL to operate within the provider’s global network. “As one of our longest... more
AFA’s awards for 2024
The Airforwarders Association (AFA), a diverse coalition representing 250 logistics companies, has revealed the winners of its 2024 industry awards. Since 1991, the industry awards have celebrated the achievements of AFA member organisations and honoured their contributions... more
CBP thwarts two smuggling attempts
From goods smuggling to concealed methamphetamine, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been busy monitoring various illegal activities at the country’s Southern borders. The CBP officers recently intercepted 574 packages of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment... more
More support for seagliders
The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI), a broad coalition of public and private organisations working to increase awareness and understanding of seagliders as a new affordable and accessible transport option to Hawaiʻi communities, has added Southwest Airlines as a corporate... more
CLDA picks new executive director
Mary Ann B. Passi, CAE, has been appointed executive director of the Customised Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA). She has more than 30 years of experience in association management. For the past 22 years, Passi has been the chief executive officer of the Corporate... more
Three promotions at AIT
Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics has promoted three executive team members. Ben Naro (left) and Bill Fallon (centre) have been named chief sales officer and chief commercial officer, respectively. They are the seventh and eighth members of the... more
IAG Cargo: BCN-MIA in ten days
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami. The route will run to Miami International Airport three times a week from 31 March 2024, increasing to four services from June to September.... more
Taking the cold chain to Toledo
Logista Parcel recently opened a 5,700 sqm site at a local industrial estate in Toledo, Ohio as the next step in the company’s expansion of its temperature-controlled transport network in the USA. The hub comprises chambers/refrigerated areas totalling 2,522 sqm and office... more
New presence in Liège 
Cooperation agreement between Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, WFS. Delivered as booked at Liège airport! Three partners presented a new e-commerce business model there for the air cargo supply chain on 1 March. The cooperation agreement was already sealed in Jeddah in November last year... more
Intermodal terminal in Hamilton in operation
Toronto Tank Lines (TTL), part of TFI International, has opened a new rail transload facility in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada. Spanning over a 28,300 sqm site, the rail hub can accommodate up to 70 railcar spots, most of them 100% truck accessible. Situated on the premises of... more