The Luxembourg-based airfreight carrier took delivery of the LX-VCN, “Spirit of Schengen,” originally scheduled for delivery in 2017, bringing its fleet to 26 747 freighter aircraft, the company said in a statement.
Executive Moves: Eagle Bulk Shipping, Transervice Logistics and InterManager
Eagle Bulk Shipping picks new CFO and Transervice Logistics names SW business development director, while trade association InterManager elects president.
FRA directs owners to inspect, repair potentially defective tank cars
The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration last week issued a new railworthiness directive to owners of certain DOT-111 tank cars built between 2009 and 2015 that may have “substantial weld defects.”
NCBFAA questions CBP’s proposed chemical shipment requirement
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America told U.S. Customs and Border Protection that it objects to requiring a toxic substances certificate for each chemical shipment import entry filed in the agency’s new computer system.
World ACD: Global airfreight market grows for third straight month
Cargo shipments grew 2.3 percent in August 2016 compared with the same 2015 period, following revised year-over-year increases of 3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, in June and July, according to industry analyst World ACD.
Maersk taps BigOceanData for vessel tracking
The Danish ocean carrier signed a two-year contract, effective Aug. 1, 2016, to receive ship tracking services on its fleet of around 630 owned and chartered vessels, London-based technology provider BigOceanData said in a statement.
Oslo Børs launches tradable shipping index
The Norway stock exchange has launched SHIPPING DNM, a tradable index based on the Oslo Børs Shipping Index, which consists of 13 company stocks with a total market value of $2.58 billion, the exchange said in a statement.
IAG launches aviation startup accelerator program
International Airlines Group, the parent company of IAG Cargo, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Avios, is inviting companies to participate in Hangar 51, an initiative to support entrepreneurial innovation in the airline industry.
Southeastern U.S. ports brace for Hurricane Matthew
The National Hurricane Center issued a public advisory at 11:00 a.m. EDT that said the Category 4 Hurricane off the coast of Haiti is moving north at 10 miles per hour.
Soybean processor expands at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. will invest over $31 million to increase its soybean processing capabilities at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon.