Americold realigns executive to grow 
Americold has announced key leadership changes to support its strategy of driving operational excellence and expanding its global reach. Rob Chambers, previously president for the Americas, has become president with global operational oversight. He joined Americold in 2012... more
To drive Crowley's land transport strategy
Crowley has named Gunnar Moriarty as its vice-president of commercial operations for its land transportation division, where he will lead strategic growth in trucking and brokerage in North America. With around 20 years of experience in logistics, Moriarty, who holds a... more
New Purolator freighter from KF Aerospace
KF Aerospace has completed its first ATR 72-500F for Purolator’s BC Feeder Network. The aircraft, converted from passenger use and painted in Purolator livery at KF’s Kelowna facility, will replace older Convair CV580s. It marks the first of three ATRs to enhance efficiency... more
Teaming up with a Canadian TMS
Cargo One has launched an integration scheme with Descartes’ transport management system (TMS), enabling users to quote and book airfreight services directly in their TMS. With access to more than 65 airline integrations, users of the Canadian IT services provider can now... more
Milestone for Corpus Christi ship channel
The port of Corpus Christi has marked the near-completion of its extensive ship channel improvement project. Once finished, the channel will reach a depth of 16.5 m and a width of 161.5 m, enabling safe two-way navigation for larger vessels. The project, launched in 2017 and... more
Logistics for time-critical needs
Trans-o-flex has introduced a new business unit offering logistics services for urgent, critical or sensitive consignments. The ‘Special Services’ team handles time-sensitive operations such as direct courier runs or air charters. One example includes the door-to-hospital... more
Mountain Air Cargo acquires Royal Aircraft Services
Mountain Air Cargo (Mac), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air T Inc, has acquired Royal Aircraft Services (Ras), an experienced MRO provider based in Hagerstown MD (USA). The deal strengthens Mac’s maintenance capabilities and expands its footprint in the US MRO market. Ras will... more
Charlene Riley is 2025’s ‘Captain of Industry’
The NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association Inc (NYNJFFF&BA) has named Charlene Riley as this year’s ‘Captain of Industry’. Riley, East Coast import operations manager at J.W. Allen, will be honoured during a dinner cruise co-hosted with the Traffic... more
SkyCargo solutions for engines 
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai-based carrier, has established a new vertical, called ‘Aerospace and Engineering’, which combines the expertise, speed and efficiency that ‘Aircraft Engines’ and ‘Emirates AOG’ previously offered. One solution it offers is... more
Airfreight stable despite headwinds – Iata
At its AGM on 1 June in New Delhi (India), Iata forecast stable airfreight volumes for 2025, projecting 69 million t (+0.6% vs 2024). Cargo revenues are expected to decline by 4.7% to USD 142 billion, due to weaker GDP growth and lower yields (–5.2%). Trade tensions and... more