Descartes acquires Kontainers 
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Cracking Logistics Limited dba “Kontainers”, a provider of client-facing digital freight execution platforms. “We’ve worked very hard with some of the world’s top logistics companies to create an optimal digital customer experience,” said... more
Railway’s propane supply chain sets new record
With three vessels carrying Canadian propane destined for international markets dispatched from Canadian AltaGas’ Ridley Island propane export terminal, Canadian National Railways (CN) has beaten the previous record by 50%. The Ridley Island propane export terminal... more
Polar Air Cargo joins Pharma.Aero
Pharma.Aero, as a global cross-industry association, continues to uphold its vision of aligning all members to collaborate and enhance end-to-end air transportation of pharmaceuticals. Onboarding like-minded new members is key to this vision and mission. On this note,... more
Air Greenland resumes two-way traffic
Effective this week, Air Greenland resumes two-way traffic on the route linking Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) and Copenhagen (CPH), currently served three times weekly. The airline resumed this route on early last month already, but flights were only bookable as one-way flight from... more
Difficult times ahead for car carriers
The research and data mining company Vessels Value has analysed the development of the demand for maritime vehicle carriers in 2020. Demand globally is down 18% year on year so far. In detail, some markets (Japan exports and China imports) are showing faster recovery than... more
Move One extends contract in Afghanistan
Dubai-based Move One has extended its aircraft handling contract on Bagram, Kandahar and Kabul military airfields through 2025. Describing itself as "the largest foreign-owned freight forwarder in Afghanistan", where it has been operating for 19 years, the company's... more
UPS expands its facilities
UPS is looking forward to a series of facility expansions in its healthcare-dedicated warehouse and distribution network in key global markets. This includes new GDP-compliant space opening in Central and Eastern Europe and additional cold chain space coming online near its UPS... more
More booking features on www.aacargo.com
American Airlines continues its commitment to innovation by launching new features for its online booking platform on its website. These features provide customers with more autonomy when it comes to booking, schedule searching, or submitting claims online. The enhancements come... more
Turnaround at the Port of Long Beach
Signs of relief are on the horizon: in May, cargo shipments rose again at the Port of Long Beach as the economic effects of anti-pandemic measures started to subside. The port handled 628,000 teu over the month, a 9.5% increase from May 2019. Imports grew 7.6% to approx.... more
Latam's "Solidary Plane" equal to the challenge
Due to its commitment and effort during the pandemic, Latam's "Solidary Plane" transported over 400 health professionals to address Covid-19 needs, enabled more than 300 people to receive medical treatment or urgent surgery and also carried out five special flights to... more