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ITS Logistics announces Greg Sanders as new CEO

ITS Logistics today announced that Greg Sanders has been appointed CEO and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Sanders previously held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and will be replacing Jeff Lynch, current CEO and founder of ITS Logistics. "Greg has the vision, energy and passion to take ITS Logistics to the next level," said Lynch. "Over the past 2 years he has been involved with every facet ... [+]

Quiet Logistics Expands to the Midwest

Quiet Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced fulfillment solutions, has announced the opening of its Fulfillment Center of the Future in Hazelwood, Missouri, just outside St. Louis. The innovative new center, built on Quiet's proprietary Fulfillment Management System, is strategically located to enable two- and three-day ... [+]

SC Ports Announces Strongest April on Record for Container Cargo

South Carolina Ports Authority announced its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 TEUs handled in April. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month's volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the port. Nearly 1.8 million TEUs have moved across ... [+]

A world first… “Road Feeder Service Cool” can now be booked!

Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo ... [+]

Alliance on Passage of Annual Appropriations Bill

The Alliance for Aviation Across America commends the approval of an omnibus spending bill, which provides funding, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through Sept. 30, 2017. The legislation provides more than $16.4 billion for the FAA, including funding for the airport contract tower program ... [+]

Biggest Vessel in Port’s History Calls

At 1,200 feet long and 158 feet wide, the containership COSCO Development is a behemoth. It is 100-plus feet longer that the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, and is bigger than any containership to call The Port of Virginia® and the ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo, Cargolux announce landmark cargo partnership agreement

Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 9 for a strategic operational partnership in air cargo transportation. This unique and ground breaking agreement, the first of its kind in the air cargo industry between a mainline airline and a ... [+]

Latest IBD/TIPP Poll Shows that Economic Optimism Holds Steady

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, indicates that consumer confidence has held steady, with the May reading at 51.3,  little changed from April when the index stood at 51.7. This remains slightly above the 12-month average of 51. It ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo continues to enhance route network

Lufthansa Cargo is continuing to enhance its route network by making improvements of its cargo connections and the freight capacity of Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings long-haul passenger flights. Further destinations will be added in the coming months via Eurowings belly capacity on long-haul flights. From ... [+]

Port NOLA Celebrates Maritime Month

The Port of New Orleans is celebrating Maritime Month through May and National Maritime Day May 22 to recognize the value of maritime commerce in the region and to pay tribute to the region’s rich maritime history. The theme of Port NOLA’s Maritime Month is “Your ... [+]

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