AEI converting aircraft for TSM 
Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Mexico-based Aeronaves TSM (TSM) with a fourth CRJ200 SF freighter conversion. The CRJ200 (MSN 7300) will commence modification in June, with re-delivery scheduled for October 2018. Commercial Jet's Dothan AL... mehr
Boeing delivers first B737-800BCF
Boeing has delivered the first B737-800 converted freighter (BCF) to launch customer GE Capital Aviation Services. The BCF will be operated by West Atlantic Group, together with a further three units to be delivered within the next eleven months. Once received, the Swedish... mehr
More boxcars to transport forest products and metals
Canadian National Railways (CN) is to acquire 350 boxcars to serve growing demand across its North American network. The additional rolling stock will help to produce the capacity for transporting pulp, paper and metals by rail. Delivery of the leased 15 m long,... mehr
Fedex connects Guangzhou and Memphis
The US transport company Fedex Express has launched a new route which, for the first time, connects the Fedex APAC hub in Guangzhou (China) and the company's world hub in Memphis TN (USA). Initially, a MD-11F will operate the five flights per week service. The aircraft will... mehr
More than 150,000 carloads shipped without incident
The US rail service provider, Norfolk Southern (NS), has awarded its 2017 thoroughbred chemical safety award to 52 chemical customers in recognition of their safe handling of rail-shipped products. During the year, the companies shipped 153,213 carloads of chemical products... mehr
Canada to boost port of Montreal’s intermodal facility
Canada’s government intends to invest CAD 18.4 million (EUR 11.77 million) in expanding the rail infrastructure at the port of Montreal. The intermodal project will optimize the port’s rail network capacity, particularly in the port’s interchange zone, according to Canada's... mehr
Ryder acquires MXD
Ryder System, a commercial fleet management, dedicated transport and supply chain solutions provider, is strengthening its omni-channel fulfilment capabilities through the acquisition of all the outstanding equity of MXD Group (MXD), an e-commerce fulfilment provider with a... mehr
Enhancing safety, efficiency and service
Missouri’s transport infrastructure will receive a USD 25 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad this year. The US class I railroad’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service. The investment includes USD 15 million... mehr
New branch in Los Angeles
U-Freight America is strengthening its presence in the greater Los Angeles area at a wholly-owned logistics hub in the City of Industry. The facility, on the US west coast, is a 7,400 sqm hub from which the company offers fully-integrated logistics services, generated... mehr
US short line railroad wins three awards at one go
USA-based Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) was a big winner at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). LIRC transport director Jeremy Kramer was named 2018 safety person of the year. Other honours included the... mehr