Csafe Global launches hub operations in São Paulo 
Csafe Global has once again expanded its global reach and local presence by opening a new hub operation in São Paulo, Brazil. This is the latest addition to Csafe’s worldwide container operations facilities and the first in Brazil. “Pharmaceutical manufacturing has really... more
Brett Hart named president of United Airlines
Effective 20 May, Brett J. Hart, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, will be appointed president of United Airlines Holdings – a continuation of United Airlines' leadership succession plan posted in early December, in which current CEO Oscar Munoz will... more
(No) more new services in the Caribbean
For the first time in its history, Caribbean Airlines used a B737-800 passenger aircraft for a cargo only service, moving essential supplies from Guyana to Cuba. The flight was part of the charter service the airline headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago launched... more
New Salt Lake City intermodal service available
Infinity Intermodal in the USA has launched a new expedited temp-controlled intermodal service from Salt Lake City to Chicago and return. The new offering is three days door-to-door and allows Infinity Intermodal to provide expedited, temperature-controlled, full truckload,... more
Paycargo Capital supports transport companies
Paycargo Capital, a sister company of online payment platform Paycargo, has seen a rise in demand for its short-term credit facility during the Covid-19 pandemic. Transport companies and cargo owners that are customers of Paycargo in North America can apply for credit of between... more
Alta appoints executive director & CEO
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (Alta) has appointed its future executive director & CEO: José Ricardo Botelho will assume the position effective 1 June 2020. He is Brazilian and has eight years of experience in the aeronautical sector and more... more
Chinese RHI buys Cargotec out of JV
The ownership of the joint venture in China that Cargotec and Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries (RHI) have been running since 2012 has been reshaped. Since then, Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI) has manufactured port and offshore cranes for Kalmar and MacGregor business areas at... more
US short line operator expands in New Hampshire
Vermont Rail System (VRS) has entered into an agreement with US class III railroad New England Southern to purchase certain assets and operating rights in connection with railroad freight operations in New Hampshire, USA. State and federal regulatory approvals of the deal are... more
Amazon Air expands network
Greater Los Angeles San Bernardino airport (SBD), which claims doing its "part to help industry friends through the crisis," has welcomed Amazon Air at its latest aviation tenant, joining over 75 other companies operating at the airport. Sarah Rhoads, VP,... more
Significant decreases in port throughput now over?
The international association of ports and harbours (IAPH) and the world port sustainability programme (WPSP) conduct weekly surveys on the impact of Covid-19 to monitor the current situation in world ports and trends compared to previous weeks. Compared to last week, the... more