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Parade secures $12.7M funding to accelerate expansion

AJOT | February 17, 2022 | Shipping Technology

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GLS-US of GLS Group reports enhanced customer service with new solution

AJOT | February 17, 2022 | Shipping Technology

The omnichannel solution includes 24/7 customer service and sales support in more than 30 languages for transportation and logistics companies.

Emirates plane flew at very low altitude, UAE investigators say

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus reinstates dividend as record profit boosts cash

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM prepares $4.5 billion fund raise to repay bailout

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Emirates’ Clark says oil, Ukraine tensions threaten aviation recovery

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Mexico refining push risks return of once-shunned oil imports

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | Energy | International Trade

Colombia to cut tariffs on almost 200 items to fight inflation

Bloomberg | February 17, 2022 | International Trade

Chennault International Airport, Gulf Coast Aerospace Hub, to complete air cargo pass-through facility in mid-summer
Air Cargo
AJOT | Top Story | February 16, 2022

Chennault International Airport, Gulf Coast Aerospace Hub, to complete air cargo pass-through facility in mid-summer

Chennault International Airport is nearing completion of a $4 million facility to enter into the air cargo sector.
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Love is in the air – IAG Cargo flies over 500 tons of Valentine’s Day flowers worldwide and 8 tons champagne

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has transported over 500 (538) tons of flowers across its network in time for Valentine’s Day this year, with an additional special shipment of 8 tons of champagne from London to the Maldives. Greater capacity has supported the uptick in flower shipments, which are up 23% by sold tonnes from 2021, with tulips, roses, carnations and chrysanthemums proving most in demand.

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Western Global Airlines purchases two Boeing 777 freighters

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Global cargo carrier expands all-Boeing fleet with first order of new-production freighters • Adding capacity to meet growing e-commerce and express cargo demand

Qantas-challenger Rex plans fleet surge as bookings pick up

Bloomberg | February 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Canada’s capital on edge as police warn of charges, arrests
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | February 16, 2022

Canada’s capital on edge as police warn of charges, arrests

Police told demonstrators camped out on the streets of Canada’s capital that they must leave or be subject to arrest under new emergency powers invoked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario’s provincial government.
Avocado spat brews after US inspector is threatened in Mexico
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | February 16, 2022

Avocado spat brews after US inspector is threatened in Mexico

U.S. bans Mexican imports that make up 80% of American consumption
Volvo Trucks leads the electric truck market in Europe

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

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WFS gains Turkish Airlines’ cargo contracts in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has extended its cargo handling partnerships with Turkish Airlines in North America Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

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InstaFreight launches partner program for carriers

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Shipping Technology

InstaFreight launches the "Partner Plus Program" for its carriers. The program for InstaFreight's close partners includes a cooperation with well-known companies such as Shell, DKV Mobility, TIP Trailer Services as well as SCHUNCK GROUP and MAI CEE Group and provides access to exclusive offers and services.

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Terminal in Valencia orders more Konecranes RTGs to strengthen fleet capacity

AJOT | February 16, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal, S.A.U. in Spain (Valencia Terminal) has ordered two Konecranes RTGs to strengthen the capacity of their RTG fleet. Valencia Terminal is a customer of long standing, with a fleet of 39 Konecranes RTGs and support from the Konecranes Port Services hub in Valencia. This order was booked in October 2021 and the cranes will be delivered in Q3 2022.

Business-class seats become private cocoons with doors and walls

Bloomberg | February 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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