Fedex broadens its footprint in Latin America 
Fedex has agreed to acquire Cargex, an international freight forwarding company with over 25 years of experience and a focus on the export management of perishable goods, and Agencias de Aduanas Aduanamos, an affiliate of Cargex specialising in customs brokerage services.... more
Stadler on track
Switzerland-based rail car manufacturer Stadler generated a revenue of CHF 1.1 billion in H1/2019. Order intake continues its very positive trend: in the first half of the year, it stood at around CHF 2.3 billion, which is around 1.5 billion above the previous year’s result.... more
Adoption of LNG continues
Another step forward for SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition promoting the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The association has expanded its membership network in the United States with the entry of Houston (TX)-based Stabilis Energy. The... more
Ryder announces management changes
Ryder System announced that John Diez, president of its dedicated transportation solutions (DTS) business, has been newly appointed to the role of president of fleet management solutions (FMS), replacing Dennis C. Cooke. Cooke will leave Ryder to pursue other opportunities, but... more
Brazilian air partner for Argentinian e-commerce platform
Azul Cargo Express, the cargo unit of Azul, a Brazilian airline, has signed a commercial agreement with the e-commerce company Mercado Libre, founded in Argentina in 1999. As a result, Azul will become the only air-shipping partner within Brazil for purchases made on the... more
Delta and Virgin deepen UK/US ties
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the UK and USA from summer 2020, in a move which sees Delta join Virgin at London Gatwick (linking Boston) for the first time together since their partnership began (2014). With Delta's return to Manchester and... more
Once upon a time in Mexico
A milestone has been reached by Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), the Mexican subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) at the Port of Manzanillo. The Mexican terminal recently achieved its first year-to-date, four-millionth teu. Fortino Landeros, CEO of... more
An LCC that just can't let go of cargo business
One year after announcing its gradual return into the air cargo business, JetBlue says it is to team up with Aeronex Cargo to launch a new cargo offering, introducing its Miami FL (USA)-based partner as "specialists in delivering turnkey air cargo managed services to... more
Latam Cargo connects Colombia and Peru
Starting this month (September), Latam Cargo Colombia plans to add twelve frequencies between Bogota and Miami FL, doubling its operations from Colombia into the USA. Import operations will also expand as the carrier's freighter operations between both airports will increase to... more
ACL switches terminals
Atlantic Container Line is on the verge of changing the terminals for its A-service vessels in the port of Virginia, USA. The transfer of vessel operations from the Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) to Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) will take place in mid-September 2019.... more