DHL Express: changes in Europe and the Americas 
Global express shipping provider DHL Express has appointed new regional CEOs for Europe and the Americas. Mike Parra (left), currently CEO for Americas, will move to a new role as CEO for DHL Express Europe. Andrew Williams (right), currently CEO for DHL Express Canada, will... more
Repsol to supply SAF to Atlas Air
Repsol, a multi-energy company, has begun supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Atlas Air for use in all its flights with its customer Inditex from Zaragoza airport (Spain). Beginning in November, Atlas Air is initially incorporating 5% SAF in all its flights. The... more
Five Star Global Logistics is born
After more than 25 years of industry experience, Five Star Services has opened a new chapter and changed its name to Five Star Global Logistics to better communicate its international presence. With the relaunch, the global air and sea freight forwarder has expanded its... more
Norfolk Southern for Mason Mega rail terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board has approved expenditure of USD 127 million to build an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, GA. The new terminal Blue Ridge Connector will link Northeast Georgia with the port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services. Connected... more
New managing partner at AGG
Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG) has elected Sean Fogarty as its new managing partner, effective 1 January 2024. He is an AGG-lifer, having spent nearly 20 years with the firm after he earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Virginia. Fogarty currently... more
Western Global emerges from Chapter 11
Western Global Airlines' plan of reorganisation was confirmed by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after receiving support by all creditors. Under the plan, the US FAA 121 certified long-haul wide-body cargo airline with worldwide coverage has materially... more
New funds to boost air cargo business
Air T, a Charlotte (NC, USA)-based portfolio of independent businesses and financial assets, including overnight air cargo, has completed a private placement of USD 4 million of its 8% Trust Preferred Securities (TruPs) at a price of USD 17 per share for a 12.1% yield to... more
Patriot Rail augments integrated freight services
The US short line owner has assumed ownership and operations of Hydra Distribution & Rail Services and Hydra Transport. Hydra is a specialist in warehousing, transloading, distribution and logistics services. The new integrated Patriot Rail Hydra Logistics &... more
Exporting air cargo from Punta Cana
DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has launched its first export operations at its new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new facility, which was announced earlier this year, enhances the Dominican Republic’s position as... more
TT Club Americas: changes at the helm
TT Club, which provides insurance services to the international freight and logistics sector, has announced a change at the head of its New Jersey office. After 29 years at Thomas Miller, TT’s management company, Leo Kirchner (centre) will retire at the end of June 2024. A... more