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Baltimore Bridge was accident waiting to happen, says forwarding chief

The Baltimore Key Bridge collision was preventable, caused by a systematic failure to implement safeguards and a long-term lack of investment in infrastructure, said executive director of the US Airforwarders Association (AfA), Brandon Fried. He said lessons had not been learned from earlier incidents, such as the collision with the Tampa Sunshine Skyway Bridge in 1980, which underscored the need for protective barriers to safeguard against ship collisions. The Key Bridge support ... [+]

Icelandair joins Airforwarders’ ranks

Icelandair Cargo has joined the Airforwarders Association (AfA) in the US. The carrier is adding dedicated freighters from Liege, in Belgium to multiple cities in North America as from September, via its base in Keflavik. AfA is extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. AfA executive director, ... [+]