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
The Alliance announces more cancellations
Following the pandemic, the members of The Alliance have revised schedules for May and June. The details of the blank sailings are announced in response to lower market demand, as the shipping companies add in a press release. In detail, the services Asia and North Europe... more
Treasure comes home
US customs and border protection's (CBP) Baltimore field office recently repatriated seven ancient coins, dating from the Roman Empire, from several periods (81 BC through 217 AD). CBP initially encountered them in April 2009 during an inspection of air cargo that arrived from... more
Pro Glove names Charlie Grieco chief revenue officer
Pro Glove, a supplier of ergonomic wearables for industry, has chosen Charlie Grieco as chief revenue officer. Grieco joined Pro Glove in April 2019 to open up the North American market for the Munich (Germany)-based company. Andreas König, CEO of Pro Glove: "I noticed... more
B737 P2F conversions receive certifications
The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel have certified the conversion of B737-800 aircraft from passenger to cargo configuration performed by IAI Aviation Group. The Israeli defence and aerospace company becomes the... more