Consolidation in the US aviation services business 
Menzies Aviation, part of Agility Global, is set to acquire US-based G2 for USD305 million, expanding its US presence and strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest aviation services provider. The move will grow Menzies’ global footprint to 340 airports in 65... more
Three partners to optimise transhipment in Abidjan
Earlier this month, the Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA), Abidjan Terminal and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal signed a strategic agreement to harmonise the handling of transhipment traffic between the two terminals. The signing ceremony took place at the PAA headquarters in the presence of... more
STL ships steel roll to China
AIO member STL Logistik has successfully completed a heavylift shipment of a steel roll from Antwerp to Shanghai. The cargo, measuring 9.9 x 1.3 x 1.4 m and weighing 35 t, was transported on a 40 ft flat rack container. STL Logistik managed the pre-carriage from origin to the... more
Rhenus rebrands Latam operations
The Rhenus Group has rebranded Blu Logistics LATAM to Rhenus Logistics, expanding its footprint across Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay. The rebranding follows Rhenus’ 2023 acquisition of Blu Logistics and reflects its aim to offer consistent service... more
Paul Rinaldi joins Airlines for America
Airlines for America (A4A) has appointed aviation veteran Paul Rinaldi as Senior Vice President, Operations and Safety. Rinaldi brings over 30 years of experience, including four terms as president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and recent advisory roles... more
Barnacle biofouling threatens decarbonisation efforts
A new study by I-Tech highlights the scale of barnacle biofouling on ship hulls and its impact on emissions. Such fouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 36%, leading to an estimated 110 million t of excess CO₂ emissions and USD 15 billion in extra fuel costs per... more
AIT acquires GSDMIA
AIT Worldwide Logistics has reported that it has acquired the Miami-based forwarder GSDMIA, thus strengthening its service capabilities in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA. The deal enhances AIT’s expertise in air and ocean freight, with GSDMIA’s particularly... more
Vertical Cold Storage names Jim Henderson CCO
Vertical Cold Storage has appointed Jim Henderson as its chief commercial officer, to drive its continued expansion in the temperature-controlled logistics sector. Henderson brings nearly 30 years of experience with him, including leadership roles at New Orleans Cold Storage,... more
Epal showcases carbon-storing pallets
At the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich, Epal Germany will showcase innovations in load carrier solutions that promote efficiency and sustainability in supply chains, as the company has reported. With a network of licensed production and repair facilities, Epal... more
Special Avianca Cargo livery to honour customers
Avianca Cargo has unveiled a new special livery on freighter N332QT, as a part of its brand campaign entitled ‘We are doing it for you.’ The design, installed in Medellín, highlights the most iconic products handled by the carrier and reflects its deep appreciation for... more