First converted e-freighter makes its debut 
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (e-freighter), successfully completed its first flight on 5 April in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. It... more
Complementing Canadian ship construction
Geodis has secured a contract to manage inbound logistics operations for Irving Shipbuilding (ISI), a Halifax-based ship construction and repair company. The agreement is part of ISI’s participation in Canada’s national shipbuilding programme. Geodis will take over local... more
“M.V. Jamno” rings in this year’s shipping season
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbour has welcomed the “M.V. Jamno” as the first ocean vessel of the 2024 international shipping season to call at the port. Sailing under the Bahamas flag and operated by Polish marine line Polsteam, the ship arrived from the Port of Ijmuiden,... more
United Cargo cuts the ribbon on new EWR facility
Last week, the United team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the United Cargo’s new 15,329 sqm cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Several United executives, state and local elected officials and other stakeholders took the opportunity to... more
Tiaca welcomes six new members
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has welcomed six new members to serve on the board of directors, ensuring an effective representation in the industry. New board members include Jannie Davel, senior vice president of MSC Air Cargo, Martin Drew, chief strategy... more
Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods
Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... more
New all-cargo air route links Hangzhou with Miami
Zhejiang Province, a manufacturing and trade hub in East China, has launched a new cargo air service linking its capital city of Hangzhou with Miami, USA. A freighter operated by Atlas Air and loaded with 104 t of cross-border e-commerce goods that include clothing and... more
Benefits for customers, employees and drivers
Roadrunner has opened a new less-than-truckload (LTL) service centre in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The two-building, cross-docking facility has 75 doors, a complete on-site mechanical shop with three full bays and inspection lane, parking for more than 300 trailers, new electric... more
International deal revamps Brazilian port
Wilson Sons, a port-shipping logistics operator based in Brazil, is working with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) to enhance maritime logistics on South America’s east coast. The partnership has introduced a feeder service with a hub at Rio Grande,... more
Nola to consolidate position as a trimodal hub
The US port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has signed a new ten-year lease arrangement with Kearney Companies, a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL). As part of the new lease, Kearney will make capital investments through Port Nola-approved facility upfits and... more