More telematics technology for railfreight 
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has joined the Rail Pulse coalition and its effort to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies in North America’s railfreight industry. The US class I railroad is Rail Pulse’s seventh member after GATX, G &... more
Awery and IBS sign partnership agreement
Awery Aviation Software can now deliver its software platforms to customers of the "iCargo" platform of IBS Software, which is used by 30+ airlines including American Airlines, Etihad, IAG and Korean Air. Giving access to the online booking portal "Cargo... more
US manufacturer to modernise mining locomotives
Wabtec has signed an agreement to upgrade locomotives for Fortescue Metals Group. It will be the manufacturer’s first delivery of modernised locomotives to an Australian customer. The fleet will be transformed into AC44C6M locomotives to meet Fortescue’s performance... more
Finnair cargo performs despite longer routings
Despite the closure of Russian airspace, most of Finnair’s cargo figures clearly improved year-on-year but remained closer to April 2022 figures in May. Available scheduled cargo tonne kilometres (atk) increased by 341.5% year-on-year (+5.6% month-on-month) and revenue scheduled... more
Better units for Montreal's future
In Canada, the focus on eco-friendly vessels is prime concern for the Montreal Port Authority (MPA). The new class of 2,500-teu vessels like the “CMA CGM Montreal” fit into this strategy and, at the same time, provide extra capacity between Canada and North Europe. New... more
Closer to Amazon
With a new partnership, Chicago-based Seko Logistics is opening up to a number of Amazon Aggregators. The new deal will include co-branded products and expand Seko’s offering to include Amazon FBA fulfilment services. The partner is My FBA Prep. Seko will bring in its full range... more
Drone deliveries in Edmonton now in service
DDC (Drone Delivery Canada Corp.) has put its Edmonton International Airport (“EIA”) initiative into commercial operation. This revenue generating project will be running for a 12-month term. The project will enable defined-route deliveries from EIA to off-airport locations... more
Partnership in Brazil bears fruit
Automated Mercedes-Benz trucks have been used in the Brazilian sugar cane harvest since 2019. Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has configured its Axor truck specifically for automated harvesting operations as part of a development partnership with the Brazilian agricultural technology... more
Etihad Cargo welcomes Caroline Pappas
Etihad Aviation Group’s cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, she will report directly to Mark Faulkner, Etihad Cargo's director – cargo commercial West. Pappas will be responsible for establishing... more
CSX extends network in New England
CSX has completed the acquisition of Pan Am Railways. The takeover will expand the US class I railway’s reach into the rapidly growing Northeast region of the country. The completion of this transaction comes six weeks after CSX received regulatory approval. The terms of the... more