November 2019

FTA honours Maritime Transport chief

Maritime Transport group executive chairman John Williams, and his father, Tommy Williams, of TDW Distribution, have both gained an FTA Lifetime Achievement Award for their dedication and extensive contribution to the logistics industry at a ceremony in London on 24 October. John Williams acquired Maritime Transport in 2001, building the company up from 137 vehicles and revenue of £18 million to a £300 million turnover business, while paying off “daunting” debts. TDW ... [+]

American IT revolution gets underway

American Airlines Cargo launched the first phase of its new cargo end-to-end management system on 1 October, the carrier’s single largest investment to-date. It replaces most legacy technology, narrowing 90 systems down to less than 10 and is part of a broader initiative to modernize the entire business. A team of ... [+]