Management changes at Delek Logistics 
Delek Logistics Partners, a Tennessee (USA)-based provider of oil products logistics, has announced the following organisational and management changes along with the appointment of a new CFO: Reuven Spiegel will become EVP and assume the role of CFO following the departure of... more
ICS guidance for Covid-19 compliance at sea
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued further information and advice to ensure that essential goods and commodities such as energy, food and medical supplies can be transported on the seas during the pandemic. The "coronavirus (Covid-19) ship and... more
Polar Air Cargo chooses GSA in Canada
Network Cargo, the general sales and services branch of the Network Aviation Group in North America, founded 1992 in Toronto, has been appointed by Polar Air Cargo as GSA in Canada. This partnership, with the cargo-exclusive airline, covers all of Canada utilising the GSA's... more
AA Cargo to add INC and PVG
American Airlines is expanding its cargo-only operation this month to provide more than 5.5 million pounds (2500 t) of capacity to transport critical goods each week between the USA and Europe, Asia and Latin America. After operating its first cargo-only flights since... more
Kimera Labs opts for Csafe Global parcel solutions
Csafe Global, a provider in temperature-controlled container solutions, will begin delivering its passive parcel shipping containers to Kimera Labs this month, allowing the company to ship their products anywhere in the world to further ongoing medical research. Kimera Labs... more
Seko Logistics to support medical staff
Seko Logistics has launched a new Seko Cares initiative in partnership with Project C.U.R.E., the non-profit humanitarian relief organisation, to buy, donate and inspire support for frontline responders treating patients affected by Covid-19. Seko is donating more than USD... more
Canadian leasing company enters cargo business
Echo Aviation Leasing Corporation, a Montreal-based provider of financial solutions to the general aviation industry, has completed the purchase, via its wholly-owned affiliate Echo Capital Fund II, of time sensitive overnight air cargo services. Pursuant to the terms of the... more
Deployment of scrubbers on the rise worldwide
The number of ships with installed or on-demand scrubbers is currently at almost 4,050 units, according to the latest data from DNV GL's 'alternative fuels observatory'. Although new orders for this technology slowed down as the sector approached 2020, the latest data still... more
MPV/HL's situation to improve - long term
London (UK)-based maritime analyst Drewry said in its latest forecast for multipurpose and heavylift (MPV/HL) shipping that if the measures against the coronavirus (COVID-19) cease by 4Q/2020, the demand growth for breakbulk and project cargo will continue, but remain weak or... more
Latam Cargo widens intra-American network
The Latam Cargo Group has announced new adjustments to its itinerary to benefit its customers and mitigate the impact that the Covid-19 outbreak has generated in the passenger business. On this occasion, the company will incorporate two destinations into its network of cargo... more