A VP for Central and South America 
In a regional by-election, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) members of the Central and South America region chose Vinicius Patel, director of port administration at Porto do Açu (Brazil), as its new vice-president. Patel comes with more than fifteen... more
Setting up services in South America
DDC Group is expanding its portfolio to Central and South America, where it will be partnering with Netcom BCC to build a network of clients in this area. With operations in the project planning business in Asia, Europe, and North America, the group is now looking to the... more
PMSA president retires after 29 years
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) has marked the retirement of its president, John McLaurin, after 29 years of dedicated service. McLaurin joined PMSA as president in 1995 and has since served as one of the major voices and advocates for the maritime industry.... more
First converted e-freighter makes its debut
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (e-freighter), successfully completed its first flight on 5 April in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. It... more
Complementing Canadian ship construction
Geodis has secured a contract to manage inbound logistics operations for Irving Shipbuilding (ISI), a Halifax-based ship construction and repair company. The agreement is part of ISI’s participation in Canada’s national shipbuilding programme. Geodis will take over local... more
“M.V. Jamno” rings in this year’s shipping season
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbour has welcomed the “M.V. Jamno” as the first ocean vessel of the 2024 international shipping season to call at the port. Sailing under the Bahamas flag and operated by Polish marine line Polsteam, the ship arrived from the Port of Ijmuiden,... more
United Cargo cuts the ribbon on new EWR facility
Last week, the United team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the United Cargo’s new 15,329 sqm cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Several United executives, state and local elected officials and other stakeholders took the opportunity to... more
Tiaca welcomes six new members
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has welcomed six new members to serve on the board of directors, ensuring an effective representation in the industry. New board members include Jannie Davel, senior vice president of MSC Air Cargo, Martin Drew, chief strategy... more
Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods
Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... more
New all-cargo air route links Hangzhou with Miami
Zhejiang Province, a manufacturing and trade hub in East China, has launched a new cargo air service linking its capital city of Hangzhou with Miami, USA. A freighter operated by Atlas Air and loaded with 104 t of cross-border e-commerce goods that include clothing and... more