SAA increases three frequencies 
South African Airways (SAA) is adding an additional flight to Perth (Australia) today (16 August). The move increases this service from six to seven flights per week. An A340-300 and an A340-600 will operate this route. Effective from 19 August, the carrier will offer an extra... more
Fatal crash of an UPS aircraft in southern USA
An Airbus A300-600F, operated by UPS, was involved in a serious accident whilst approaching Birmingham AL (USA) airport. Both pilots lost their lives. "All of us at UPS extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these two crew members," said UPS... more
Russian Railways plans to deregulate tariffs
Russian Railways (RZD) has offered to deregulate tariffs for the transportation of containers, perishable goods and aluminium products in transit, according to RZD's president Vladimir Yakunin. He said that tariff deregulation could give railways a competitive advantage over sea... more
AA and US Airways to fight US justice department action
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines Inc, and US Airways Group Inc intend to mount a vigorous and strong defence to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) effort to block their proposed merger. On 13 August, six state attorneys general plus the District of... more
Woodland Group celebrates 25th anniversary
The Essex-based Woodland Group, one of the UK's leading independent freight forwarding and logistics companies, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Formed in July 1988 by Kevin Stevens, Woodland has grown from a small operation with a single office in Basildon to a company that... more
Hapag wants to keep it simple
With retrospective effect from 1 January 2013, Hapag-Lloyd Holding AG is being merged with Hapag-Lloyd AG. The company said in a written statement that it had taken this step to simplify the group structure of Hapag-Lloyd. However, it emphasised that the move did not have any... more
UPS opens two new distribution facilities in China
UPS has augmented its presence in China with two new contract logistics distribution facilities in Chengdu and Shanghai, bringing the total to more than 130 contract logistics platforms, covering 87 cities. The two new centres are in addition to the UPS healthcare facilities... more
New York state to promote electric vehicles
The government of the state of New York has launched a USD 19 million truck voucher incentive programme to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks, as well as other energy-efficient transportation. The scheme has two funds comprising USD 9 million for... more
Alliance for ship investments
E.R. Capital (Erck Rickmers) and the Bernhard Schulte Group have formed a joint venture for ship investments called the Quayside Maritime Partners (QMP). Both partners are providing significant financial resources to take advantage of the present chances in the market. The JV... more
Norwegian to begin long-haul B787 operation
The North European carrier LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle, which began long-haul services in June using two leased Airbus 340, is moving forward its planned Boeing 787 operation on long-haul routes. The carrier's B787 aircraft is now scheduled to enter long-haul service from today... more