Southwest Airlines welcomes Brian Kilburn as cargo... 
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has appointed Brian Kilburn (pictured) as its new vice-president of cargo, provisioning and ground support equipment activities, succeeding industry veteran Wally Devereaux, who retired in March after more than 30 years with the... plus
FreightCar America railcar orders surge
FreightCar America, a manufacturer of freight railcars, has announced new orders for 1,250 railcars valued at approximately USD 141 million during Q1 2025. The orders, including gondolas, open-top hoppers and covered hoppers, represent around 25% of all new railcars ordered and... plus
Delta / Latam JV extended to Argentina
Latam and Delta Air Lines are expanding their Joint Venture agreement to include Argentina, strengthening cargo and passenger connectivity between the US, Canada, and South America. With Argentina’s inclusion, cargo customers now benefit from an integrated network linking over... plus
Carbon-neutral voyages are almost possible
Odfjell’s chemical tanker "Bow Olympus" is completing a milestone voyage across the Atlantic using wind-assisted propulsion and 100% sustainable biofuel. Real-time data confirms that the vessel saves about five tons of fuel daily, reducing CO₂ emissions by 15 t per day... plus
Helsingborg halves rehandles with new TOS
The Port of Helsingborg in Southern Sweden has cut container rehandles by 50% after introducing the N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) from Kaleris, significantly enhancing terminal efficiency. As the country’s second-largest container hub, the port now benefits from dynamic... plus
United backs JetZero’s radical aircraft design
United Airlines has invested in aircraft start-up JetZero, backing its innovative Z4 blended wing body design that promises up to 50% lower fuel burn per passenger mile. The agreement includes a path to purchase up to 200 aircraft, pending development milestones. The Z4 aims... plus
USD 270 million cargo hub opens at JFK
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have officially opened a new consolidated cargo facility at JFK airport - the first major cargo infrastructure upgrade at the site in 25 years. The 32,500 sqm facility centralises... plus
WIS Global welcomes Andrea Daniul
WIS Global, a specialist insurance and risk management provider serving the transport and logistics industry, has welcomed Andrea Daniul to its team as Client Support Services Specialist. Based in South Florida, Daniul brings over twelve years of freight forwarding experience,... plus
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... plus
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... plus