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The lessor has acquired 24,000 TEUs in standard dry containers from the fleet it manages for about $32.6 million, increasing the percentage of its owned assets to 72 percent from 59 percent at the start of 2012.

   To take advantage of the growing manufacturing sector in China’s interior, IAG Cargo, the amalgamation of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, will add thrice-weekly cargo service between London Heathrow and Chengdu starting Sept. 22.    The flights will be performed by Boeing 777 aircraft.    “Over the last few years we have seen […]

   Russia’s AirBridgeCargo Airlines has taken delivery of its third 747-8 freighter from Boeing and will use the plane on its current routes from Moscow to Europe, Asia and the United States.    The deliveries are part of a renewal of the carrier’s fleet of Boeing freighters, which now average just more than four years old.    In […]

   RLJ Cos. has purchased R. Thompson Trucking, a Virginia-based bulk materials and waste hauler, from Linx Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount, forming RLJ Trucking Cos.    R. Thompson’s main customers are aggregates companies, disposal companies and recycling firms. The trucking company’s president and chief executive officer, Rick Thompson, will stay on at the […]

   After a year-long test, Seattle-based Freight Wing has introduced fuel-saving chassis side skirts for intermodal haulers.    Truckers, including Dionbilt Trailers, who have tested Freight Wing’s device, have reported fuel savings of 5 percent to 7 percent, according to a company press release.    The skirts are aerodynamic, environmentally friendly devices that are more […]

The Transatlantic Business Council has been set up to advocate for a comprehensive EU-U.S. economic agreement that further liberalizes trade and investment and promotes greater regulatory and standards convergence.

   U.S. steel imports increased in November compared to October by 2 percent, according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).    “Steel arrivals continue to limp ahead with demand essentially unchanged when the November imports were ordered,” said AIIS President David Phelps in a statement. “Both NAFTA totals […]

A new report has highlighted the growing threats to critical information from what it dubbed “disruptive innovations” like cloud computing, social media technologies, enterprise mobility and big data analytics.

   David Anderton has been promoted to the newly created position of assistant director of strategic planning and development at Port Everglades.    “David’s diverse experience and background in planning, development, grants writing and administration and state/federal legislative processes make him the ideal choice for this new position as Port Everglades begins to implement its […]

   Aviation trade group Airlines for America has tapped Dan Elwell as senior vice president of safety, security and operations.    In his new role, which begins Feb. 1, Elwell will work with government agencies on security issues.    Elwell previously served as assistant administrator for aviation policy, planning and environment at the Federal Aviation […]

   Purfresh, a California-based provider of technology for trucks and containers that slows down the ripening process of produce in transit, has named Patricia Casteneda regional sales director for South America.    During her career she has worked for transportation companies such as Hapag Lloyd, CP Ships, and DHL Global Forwarding.

   Global freight forwarder Panalpina has promoted Stefan Karlen to regional chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific.    He moves up from managing director Southeast Asia on Monday.    Panalpina said his predecessor Marco Gadola is leaving the company to pursue a career opportunity outside the logistics industry. “We regret the departure of Marco Gadola because he is a […]

   TSD Logistics, a provider of transportation services to the tire and rubber industry, has appointed Ryan Berry to vice president of business development.    Berry will be responsible for the overall management of Texarkana, Texas-based TSD’s sales, including partnerships with new and existing customers. He will also lead TSD’s efforts to implement new services to […]

   Worldwide air freight rates activity dragged in 2012 with supply surpassing demand in key regions throughout the world, depressing air freight rates in notable lanes.    For the new year, two officials in the industry don’t see much change ahead.    Gene Ota, director of product management for APL Logistics, said his clients think […]

   Craft beer logistics provider MicroStar Logistics — a Colorado-based company that does everything from managing kegs for 160 customers to overseeing 60,000 intermediate bulk containers — has been acquired by Freeman Spogli & Co. and the Pohlad Family for an undisclosed amount.    MicroStar Chief Executive Officer Laura Honea and the rest of the management […]

APL, the largest container carrier in Oakland, said last month it will move its operations in Oakland from GGCT to the adjacent Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), berths 57-59, which is already operated by SSA Marine.

Improving balance sheets, traffic in the second half of December that exceeded expectations, and currently stable fuel costs are all reasons to celebrate a strong airline industry in 2013, according to Dahlman Rose & Co.

   Washington-based fresh produce shipper organization United Fresh has promoted Miriam Wolk to vice president of membership and marketing.    She will lead marketing efforts to drive company participation. She will also continue to direct programs and outreach initiatives that she managed as senior director of membership. Wolk joined United Fresh in July 2008.

   Hapag-Lloyd said its Med Canada Service (MCA) will resume calls at Lisbon.    In October an eastbound call at the Portuguese capital was added to the service’s itinerary. Shortly thereafter calls were suspended due to labor strike actions in Lisbon.    The company said the strike has been called off and eastbound calls at Lisbon will restart with the […]