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May 2018

Schiphol Cargo marks growth in Chinese, Latam, African markets in 1Q 2018

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has seen continued growth in both the China and Latin American markets after its results were revealed for the first quarter of 2018. China, the airport’s largest country market, showed a 2.1% increase at 30,735 tonnes from January to March 2018, compared with the same period last year, boosted by increased volumes from both freighter and belly cargo flights. Trade with the Asian continent overall remained ... [+]

T.S. Lines Boosts Reefer Capacity 24% with Carrier Transicold PrimeLine® Units

As part of a significant expansion of its overall refrigerated capacity dedicated to serving intra-Asia trade, Taiwan's T.S. Lines Ltd. has purchased 1,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® container refrigeration units. As a result, the shipping line's refrigerated capacity will increase by about 24%, enabling T.S. Lines to accommodate growth of perishable ... [+]

AFF Global Logistics Acquires Alaskan Express

AFF Global Logistics (AFF), the largest U.S. domestic ocean freight forwarder specializing in less-than-container-load freight shipments, has acquired Alaskan Express (AE). AFF is currently owned by The Resolute Fund II, L.P., a private equity fund managed by The Jordan Company, L.P., and AFF's management team. Headquartered in Sumner, Washington, AE is ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo marks fruitful year with Emirates Fresh

Emirates SkyCargo has recorded a successful year of transporting perishables with Emirates Fresh- the air cargo carrier’s specialized portfolio of solutions for air-freighting different kinds of perishable cargo across its network of over 155 destinations. In the 12 months since the launch of Emirates Fresh in April 2017, Emirates SkyCargo has ... [+]

Kuebix Surpasses 10,000 Companies Using Its Transportation Management System (TMS)

Kuebix, creator of a transportation management system (TMS) that delivers true freight intelligence, is excited to announce reaching a huge milestone with the adoption of the Kuebix TMS by over 10,000 companies. This includes Kuebix Business Pro, Kuebix Enterprise and Kuebix Free Shipper, the industry’s first free multimodal TMS that ... [+]

Montreal Port Authority Continues Momentum

For the fourth year in a row, the total volume of goods handled at the Port of Montreal has risen to new historic highs. For 2017, it hit 38 million tonnes, 7.6% higher than 2016. The port posted volume growth in every sector: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid and dry bulk. ... [+]

Port of Oakland hires workforce development industry leader

The Port of Oakland has named Julina Bonilla the Workforce Development Manager in its Social Responsibility Division. In the newly-created position, Ms. Bonilla is primarily responsible for managing a workforce development program that gives local residents access to Port-related employment opportunities. “Julina Bonilla brings strong leadership skills, a deep knowledge of ... [+]

Port of Oakland meat shipments up 27 % in four years

Containerized meat shipments moving through the Port of Oakland have increased 27 % in the past four years. Port officials indicate that even greater growth is likely this fall when a new refrigerated distribution center opens. According to just-released Port data: • Oakland exported the equivalent of 60,000 TEUs laden with fresh ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide places second 747-400 freighter with DHL Global Forwarding

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced the ACMI placement of a second 747-400 freighter with DHL Global Forwarding, the world’s largest airfreight forwarding company and a division of the Deutsche Post DHL Group. Atlas Air, Inc. will operate the additional freighter on behalf of DHL Global Forwarding through an aircraft, crew, ... [+]

Turkish Cargo New Freighter Destination: Brussels, the capital of Belgium

Turkish Cargo, the fastest growing air cargo brand amongst top global air cargo carriers, is strengthening the flight network each day. Turkish Cargo has recently added Brussels, the capital city of Belgium as a destination for direct scheduled cargo flights. Turkish Cargo operates currently to 85 destinations with ... [+]

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