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Volga-Dnepr, Antonov End JV with An-124

Volga-Dnepr Group has confirmed that its Ruslan International An-124-100 joint venture with Antonov Airlines is to end on Dec. 31, 2016. The two companies created the joint venture in 2006 to jointly market their combined An-124-100 fleets, with the aim of improving availability of the unique ramp loading cargo aircraft for customers all over the world. As the major shareholder in Ruslan International and as the operator of the world’s largest ... [+]

Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool to Help Cut Illegal Wildlife Shipments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool that will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted ... [+]

2016 Another Record Year for AirBridgeCargo

2016 is already a record-breaking year for AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) following a further 30% year-on-year growth in tonnage in October to 57,608 tonnes. With two months of the year still to go, ABC has achieved its thirteenth consecutive year of growth. In the 10 months ended ... [+]

Grain and project cargo dominate St. Lawrence Seaway traffic in October

“The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System saw a steady flow of traditional cargoes during the month of October,” said Betty Sutton, Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. “Last month, shipments of aluminum, steel, generators, crane components, iron ore and containerized goods ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd achieves net profit in third quarter

Hapag-Lloyd closed the third quarter with a net profit of EUR 8.2 million (previous year: EUR 3.2 million) and an operating result (EBIT) of EUR 65.6 million (previous year: EUR 80.9 million). Hapag-Lloyd was able to generate a positive operating result of EUR 25.9 million ... [+]

JAXPORT’s growth creates BIG opportunity for small business

JAXPORT payments for work by certified Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEB) have topped $12.4 million over the past three years, accounting for an average of 12 percent of the port’s overall contract payments per year. Recently, the JAXPORT Board of Directors approved a multi-year ... [+]

Port of Virginia Sets Single-Month Mark for TEU Volume; Rail and RMT Use Continues to Grow

As peak cargo season continues, The Port of Virginia® is adding to its record books. In October, the port handled 238,567 TEUs, making it the single-busiest month in the port’s history. In comparison with last October, TEU volumes are up 2.2%; rail units up 13%; ... [+]

CEVA expands relationship with Mercedes-Benz in Spain

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has expanded its relationship with Mercedes-Benz, a member of the Daimler Group, at the automotive manufacturer's facility in Vitoria, Spain. Mercedes-Benz has been working with CEVA in Iberia since 2012, alongside a number of ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo drives ahead with launch of Emirates SkyWheels

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has launched Emirates SkyWheels - a specialised transportation product for high value automobiles. Through its latest offering Emirates SkyCargo will provide customers a complete transportation solution for vehicles such as classic, luxury and sports cars, across its ... [+]

JAXPORT’s new rail terminal is open for business

JAXPORT’s new $30 million Intermodal Container Transfer Facility is now officially open for business. The ICTF provides on-dock rail service to JAXPORT’s North Jacksonville seaport terminals: the Blount Island Marine Terminal and the TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point. The direct transfer of containers between vessels ... [+]

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