The cold drives LNG transits 
In January, the Panama Canal set a new record in transits and volumes of LNG carriers. The transformation of the energy market was reflected by 58 LNG passing the Neopanamax Locks over the whole month, totalling 6.74 million Panama Canal tonnes (PC/UMS). The previous monthly... plus
UAE carriers extend handling contracts in Munich
Emirates from Dubai and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi continue to place their trust in AeroGround Flughafen München. The two Arab airlines have both extended their contracts with the subsidiary of Munich Airport that specialises in aircraft handling by several years. The... plus
Logistics playing for Schneider
Wisconsin-based Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reported its results in 2020. Total revenues were at USD 4.55 billion, down 4% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, the income from operations surged by a significant 38% to USD 286.7... plus
COO welcomed back at HLT
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT),a provider of cargo management ecosystems to the air cargo industry, has welcomed back Simon Elmore as chief operations officer (COO). Elmore has returned after a two-year absence during which he worked as a consultant on aviation and... plus
Growth in specialised truckload segment
In Canada, TFI International has acquired Fleetway. Founded in 1983 and based out of Brantford, Ontario, Fleetway is a full-service provider of truckload and heavy-haul transportation solutions and logistics services. The company provides both warehousing and transportation... plus
Port of Kapellskär won in 2020
2020 was a good year for the Swedish Port of Kapellskär, Ports of Stockholm’s largest freight port. Despite the worldwide pandemic, freight volumes in 2020 increased 9% compared to the previous year. Freight volumes at Port of Kapellskär are continuing to rise. In 2020, a... plus
Aircraft lessor demands more freighter capacity
Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has been awarded a contract to provide Aero Capital Solutions with ten additional B737-800SF freighter conversions. This news follows an AEI announcement in October 2020 providing its client, a major mid-life lessor from Texas, with... plus
Amerijet appoints CCO
Effective today, 8 February 2021, Eric J. Wilson has been appointed chief commercial officer (CCO) of Amerijet International Airlines, which is headquartered in Miami (FL) and operates its own dedicated freighter fleet of B767 aircraft. Wilson will join the executive team... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The world's highest swing hangs 160 m over a ravine near Queenstown, New Zealand. The "Nevis Swing" has room for two people. plus
Aux portes de Londres
La carrière implique parfois de longs chemins. Le Néerlandais Ernst Schulze a été muté en septembre 2019 par DP World de l’Équateur en Grande-Bretagne au poste de gérant. Il s’est entretenu avec Christian Doepgen du développement des ports et parcs logistiques et de projets... plus