One of the first B777-300ER freighter conversions 
AviaAM Leasing, a part of the Avia Solutions Group, is nearing completion of a Boeing B777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, in partnership with US-based Mammoth Freighters. The aircraft, to be delivered by year-end, will be one of the world’s first B777-300ERMFs... mehr
Geodis names Americas CEO
Geodis has named Laura Ritchey as the new president and CEO of its Americas region. She’ll also join the group’s executive board, chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard. Ritchey brings over 30 years of experience with her, including senior roles at Radial, L Brands and... mehr
ATC secures HALO loan for freighter expansion
AeroTransCargo (ATC) has secured a senior loan facility from Halo AirFinance to support engine procurement and aircraft expansion for its Boeing 747-400 fleet. Halo is a joint venture between GA Telesis and the Tokyo Century Corporation. The financing will cover engine... mehr
GT USA celebrating ten years at Port Canaveral
GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer, a port and terminal operator and logistics solutions provider from Sharjah (UAE), is marking ten years of operations at Port Canaveral FL (USA). Since launching the ‘Canaveral Cargo Terminal’ in 2015 the company has handled over 1.35... mehr
Stronger foothold in North America
AeroNet, a provider of air cargo restraint solutions headquartered in France, has launched its first North American branch in Newnan GA, aiming to strengthen customer services in the region. The new facility marks a strategic milestone, enabling faster response times,... mehr
Acquisition creates largest US tramp ship agency
T. Parker Host, a shipping line from Norfolk VA (USA), has acquired the Transmarine Navigation Corporation, thus forming what it has called the largest independent tramp ship agency in the USA. The move expands Host’s maritime coverage in major US ports, including the... mehr
Ifoy Awards for eight innovators
At the ‘Ifoy Awards 2025’ the firms EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, Interroll, Jungheinrich, Plancise and Still were recognised for outstanding intralogistics innovations, in a ceremony conducted in Dortmund (Germany). Filics received the 'Ifoy Start-up of the Year Award'. From... mehr
UN will das Brummen bremsen 
Zu viel Lärm im Meer. Die Vereinten Nationen wollen dem Unterwasserlärm durch Schiffe stärker entgegenwirken. In einer dreijährigen Phase sollen Staaten Erfahrungen austauschen – mit dem Ziel, das Brummen der Schiffe auf internationalen Gewässern, das das Leben von Meerestieren... mehr
US report shows surging non-fuel costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (Atri) has released its 2025 report on operational trucking costs and performance. The findings show that while overall per-mile costs declined slightly in 2024, to USD 2.26 due to lower fuel prices, non-fuel costs hit a record... mehr
Lufthansa Cargo honours Expeditors
Lufthansa Cargo presented Expeditors with its ‘Excellence Award 2024’ during the air cargo operator’s ‘Global Partner Council’, held in Chantilly (France). The long-standing partnership between the two companies is built on trust, reliability and operational performance. In... mehr