Chris Lewis
American Airlines Cargo is reflecting on more than 80 years of service to customers around the world as it celebrates its centennial year and marks 100 years since its first mail flight in 1926.
The began formally on October 15, 1944, when a DC-3 carrying more than 6,000lbs of freight completed the world’s first scheduled air cargo flight between New York City and Burbank, California. But long before that historic 19-hour ...
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Kevin O’Marah, chief research officer at logistics intelligence firm, Zero100 warns that if peace with Iran is not locked in within weeks, there could be structural changes to global supply chains. War risk insurance will become a routine requirement, leading to higher insurance and security costs while shipping networks will ...
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Chapman Freeborn On-Board Courier (OBC) has partnered with Freeze Carbon to strengthen its emissions measurement and mitigation in time-critical aviation logistics.
Unlike conventional freight, OBC operations are often arranged at short notice and across multiple regions. Shipments frequently move on the next available flight, leaving limited room to optimize routes or ...
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CEVA Logistics and tech firm Lenovo have completed an eight-day long-haul trial of a pure-electric heavy duty truck in China. The nearly 6,000km journey transporting 5.3 tons of cargo cut CO₂ emissions by 46% for the from Shenzhen to Alashankou leg of the journey before transitioning to diesel for onward ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has gone into partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to help its members manage complex emissions reporting.
Through the SFC Academy, BIFA members will gain discounted access to expert-led training across three key areas: the Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework, market-based measures mechanisms, and road ...
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PortRail Group is the new name in UK bulk material handling and logistics, following the acquisition of rail freight specialists RFS Works by JST Ports & Logistics last year.
The merged business handles over 15 million tonnes of commodities like aggregates, biomass, timber and steel every year.
The expanded firm enables operators ...
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DHL Freight has simplified its Road Freight product portfolio It is offering a clearly differentiated structure of three core products – DHL Road Freight Standard, DHL Road Freight Priority and DHL Road Freight Direct.
Road Freight Standard is the default option for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments and covers the majority of everyday ...
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Peel Ports Group is to introduce free prostate cancer testing for all its male staff, thanks to a proposal from its own employees.
Believed to be the first UK port operator to introduce such an initiative, the Group will invest in a testing programme with kits provided to staff at all ...
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Danish-owned forwarder DSV is collaborating with software firm Microsoft, United Airlines and supplier Phillips 66 to unlock 11 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It expects to cut 100,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional jet fuel.
By working together, the companies say they can secure more ...
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Trans Global Projects has opened a TGP Finland arm, led by Jussi Heinonen who is joining the company. The new entity reflects the fowarder’s focus on countries with advanced heavy engineering, industrial manufacturing and energy activity, where specialist project logistics expertise and disciplined execution are essential. Jussi Heinonen brings extensive ...
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