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T.rex on the move

KLM Cargo transported the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex from the United States to the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre in Leiden. The T.rex, nicknamed Trix, weighs around 6,000 kg and is around 13 meters long. The skeleton, found in Montana, landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on August 24. It was carried to Leiden by truck. [+]

Revenue Bonds Reflect Port of Vancouver USA’s Financial Health, Stability

In June the Port of Vancouver USA issued revenue bonds for $40 million–the first issuance of its kind in port history. The port has issued general obligation bonds in the past, which are common type of municipal bond secured by the municipality’s pledge to use legally ... [+]

Seko Logistics Launches Saas

SEKO Logistics has named Michael Christensen as President Saas & CPO International Supply Chain Solutions to lead a new business division for its award-winning technology solutions. Software-as-a-Service (Saas) is one of the fastest-growing parts of SEKO’s business. Between 85-90% of orders and shipments managed by SEKO ... [+]

Turkish Airways hub receives IATA CEIV for Pharma, Medical Products

The Istanbul hub of Turkish Airways has received  IATA CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) Pharma certificates, for the transport of pharmaceutical and medical products. The certificate was awarded to both passenger and cargo arms of the airline. Turkish Cargo has totally 3000 m² special storage ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Welcomes A350 Capacity Boost

Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet. The airline, which announced the order at the Farnborough International Airshow 2016, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the Virgin Atlantic ... [+]

APL Strengthens Asia-Europe Service Offerings with New India Pakistan Europe Service

APL has announced the launch of a new weekly service - the India Pakistan Europe (IPE) Service, directly connecting the key South Asian markets of India and Pakistan to major ports in Europe. The new IPE service builds on APL’s strong market presence and local ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide Announces New Contract with FedEx

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announces that it has entered into a five-year agreement with FedEx Express to provide it with five 747-400 freighter aircraft for peak flying seasons beginning in 2017 and lasting through 2021. Peak season flying generally occurs in the month of ... [+]

CargoLogicAir Signs B747-400F maintenance contract with Volga-Dnepr Gulf

CargoLogicAir has signed an agreement with Volga-Dnepr Gulf to perform C-check maintenance on its Boeing 747-400 freighter. The London Stansted-based cargo airline, a partner of Volga-Dnepr Group, has been performing charter services and servicing an ACMI contract since being awarded its Air Operator Certificate by the ... [+]

LATAM Airlines Group awards ULD management to CHEP

LATAM Airlines Group has awarded the management of its containers and pallets to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. This new agreement will see CHEP managing one of the largest outsourced ULD fleets in the ... [+]

Pasha Line arrives at San Francisco

Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the Port of San Francisco welcomed  Pasha Automotive Services (PAS), a subsidiary of the Pasha Group, to Pier 80 for the first ship call on August 22 to unload 500 automobiles being transported by truck to Northern California dealerships.  Pier ... [+]

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