Ready for fresh beer in four US cities 
Alaska Air Cargo is again linking farm fields to fermenters, flying about 4.1 t of freshly harvested Pacific Northwest hops to Minneapolis, Austin, Denver and San Diego this autumn. The "Fresh Hop Air" program with Yakima Chief Hops rushes whole-cone hops from... more
CSX tunnel modernisation done
A joint venture of Skanska and Fay, part of S&B USA Construction, has substantially completed Csx’s Howard street tunnel modernisation in Baltimore ahead of schedule. The more than USD 450m project removes clearance restrictions for double-stack trains on the rail corridor... more
Lebrun is Long Beach's new chief harbor engineer
The Port of Long Beach has appointed Monique Lebrun as Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer. She will oversee the port’s USD3.2 billion, 10-year capital improvement programme, including the USD1.8 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support... more
Challenge Group renews Iata animal transport certification
Challenge Group has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Live Animals Certification, confirming its long-standing expertise in the safe and professional transport of horses and livestock. The group moves around 8,000 horses a year, over 5,000 of them on its own Boeing 747 fleet... more
Steve Angel appointed CEO of CSX
CSX has appointed Steve Angel as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 28 September. He succeeds Joe Hinrichs, who has stepped down after three years in the role. Angel, a veteran of more than 45 years in industry leadership, previously headed Praxair and... more
Unilode drives AA Cargo digitalisation
Unilode Aviation Solutions has welcomed American Airlines Cargo into its global ULD management and digitalisation network. The partnership covers the management of the airline’s entire ULD fleet, including repair, maintenance and digital tracking. To ensure a smooth transition,... more
"Game over" for another Icelandic carrier
Without warning, Icelandic low-cost carrier Play has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure fresh funding. While much attention centred on its low-cost passenger model, the airline had also pursued a growing role in airfreight. GSSA giant... more
Kalitta Air to operate two "new" converted freighters soon
AerCap Cargo has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft to Kalitta Air, including the prototype certification unit. The aircraft arrived at Kalitta’s facility in Oscoda, Michigan on 12 and 13 September and are set to enter commercial... more
Southgate updates eco framework
Southgate global has updated its 'Eco Product Framework' to support logistics and fulfilment customers in cutting waste and conserving resources. Based on five principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace and Repair – the framework evaluates existing and new products against... more
Clia strengthens Rio–Minas link
Clia Pouso Alegre, operated by Ictsi, has relocated to a larger facility in Minas Gerais, strengthening the Rio–Minas trade corridor. The new 49,800 sqm site includes a 12,600 sqm warehouse, bonded space for 620 teu, a 1,800-teu depot and a 360 sqm warehouse for exports,... more