US freight crime hotspots 
Cargo theft in the USA is expected to surge over the Labor Day weekend, according to Verisk CargoNet. Analysis of 214 reported thefts from the Thursday before to the Wednesday after Labor Day between 2020 and 2024 shows a escalation, with Friday the highest-risk day. In 2024... more
UAL launches Caribbean Shuttle
UAL has launched the 'UAL Caribbean Shuttle', a fixed nine-day shortsea service between Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana) and Paramaribo (Suriname). Operated by the recently delivered 'UAL Transporter', a landing craft with 387 teu capacity and a... more
Reynaert to manage Iata external affairs
Iata has appointed Thomas Reynaert as its senior vice-president for external affairs. Reynaert will be based in Brussels and will oversee the association’s advocacy, with responsibility for teams in Washington and at Icao. Reynaert was most recently vice-president for... more
Atlas secures B777 deals
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, has announced two long-term freighter agreements. The carrier will dedicate one of its newly delivered Boeing 777-200Fs to DSV, supporting the forwarder’s network in Asia, Europe and the USA, including the key Huntsville–Luxembourg... more
'CS Anthem' joins TSP
Crowley Stena Marine Solutions, a joint venture of Crowley and Stena Bulk, has reported it has been approved by the US maritime administration to operate the 'CS Anthem' under the 'Tanker Security Program' (TSP). The US-flagged, 49,990 dwt medium-range tanker, crewed and managed... more
New cargo head for WestJet
WestJet recently appointed Sabir Ebrahim as its head of cargo operations. He now focuses on efficiency gains, safety compliance and strengthening collaboration with colleagues and service partners. Ebrahim emphasised the importance of balancing commercial needs with operations,... more
Turkish Cargo boosts Maastricht
Maastricht Aachen airport (MST) has added three weekly freighter flights, reflecting strong cargo growth of 15% year-on-year up to July 2025. Turkish Cargo is boosting its presence with an extra Boeing 777 rotation linking Quito, Bogota, Miami, Istanbul and the Netherlands,... more
Hot seat at the cool chain
Americold has appointed Robert S. Chambers as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective today, 1 September. He succeeds George Chappelle, who is retiring after a four-decade career in the logistics industry. Chambers has been with Americold for twelve years,... more
Tariff tensions lift July air cargo demand
Air cargo demand rose 5.5% year-on-year in July, marking a sharp rebound from June’s 0.6% increase, according to Iata. The surge was driven by tariff-related uncertainty, prompting shippers to frontload goods and switch from ocean to air transport. International demand grew 6%,... more
Roses fly faster, prices fall
JD Flowers, the floral arm of JD.com, expanded its direct sourcing of Ecuadorian roses in the run-up to the Qixi festival, also known as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’, which this year is taking place today, 29 August. By stationing buyers in Ecuador's key growing regions and... more