Gary G Burrows
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 a highly-regarded domestic freight forwarder with decades of experience serving the Alaska market.
AE will be merging its business operations with ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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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Canaveral Port Authority has named Michael B. Poole as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Port Canaveral, effective May 11, 2018. A well-respected seaport industry executive, Poole brings to the Port 30 years experience in maritime transportation, municipal finance, public accounting, and financial and operating auditing.
"Sound fiscal policy and well-defined financial ...
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Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened its new office in Tema, the most important port city in Ghana. Beginning immediately, Hapag-Lloyd will manage most of its
operational activities in West Africa from this location.
“I’m very pleased that our enhanced presence in West Africa is showing initial signs of success,” said Anthony Firmin, COO ...
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