Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector 
Investor First State Investments (FSI) has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of USA-based Patriot Rail and Ports, which operates a portfolio of twelve short-line freight railroads with more than 940 km of track across 14 US states. Terms were not disclosed.... more
Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched
Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has successfully completed trials with two new US EPA Tier 4-compliant low-emission locomotives. They are now in service on G&W’s subsidiary California Northern Railroad (CFNR). The new locomotives were purchased in conjunction with USD 3.7... more
American Airlines settles false claims act allegations
The US justice department has announced that American Airlines has agreed to pay approximately USD 22.1 million to resolve its alleged liability under the false claims act. The United States Postal Service (USPS) contracted with the airline to take possession of receptacles... more
Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker
On 24 August 2019, the South Korean airline Asiana Cargo completed its inaugural scheduled B747F flight between Wuhan (China) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) marking its entry into Columbus (OH, USA), for both the airline and APEX Logistics. "We have a... more
Atlas Air mourns passing of board chairman Robert Agnew
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced that Robert (Bob) Agnew, the chairman of the board of directors, passed away earlier this week. “Agnew was a wonderful director and even finer human being,” said William J. Flynn, chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. “We are... more
Halifax Stanfield begins building air cargo logistics park
Realising the potential to further enable regional exports and trade, the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) in Canada is ready to construct a new air cargo logistics park that will benefit the entire region. The park has been made possible thanks to investments... more
Improving port conditions in Honduras
The Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), the Honduran subsidiary of Philippines-headquartered International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) that operates Puerto Cortes, one of Central America largest ports, is closing ranks with the authorities in order to speed up... more
Commemorative locomotive unveiled
CSX’s “Spirit of our Law Enforcement” commemorative locomotive was unveiled at the company’s Huntington (WV, USA) locomotive shop. CSXT 3194 is being renamed to honour the nation’s police officers who dedicate their lives to serve and protect communities across the network.... more
Amazon adds Cargojet to its global network
Only a few weeks after handling record volumes in support of Amazon’s Prime Week (see ITJ 31-35/2019, p. 13), the Canadian all-cargo airline Cargojet has entered into a new strategic agreement with Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings, an affiliate of Amazon.com.ca. The new... more
First electric heavy-duty trucks delivered in the USA
Daimler Trucks is further expanding its field tests for medium and heavy-duty e-trucks in North America: Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries have acquired the first heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadia trucks (class 8) with a range of up to 400 km. Since the end of 2018,... more