Access to more intermodal terminals 
The USA-based railroads Norfolk Southern (NS) and Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) are augmenting their intermodal services in Florida, starting on 2 October 2023. The launch will also broaden the existing portfolio to include FEC's Ft. Pierce and Ft. Lauderdale intermodal... mehr
Amazon Air partners with Lobo Systems
Lobo Systems, a provider of bespoke modular access solutions, has announced that Amazon KSBD Prime Air has placed an order for a Lobo Starter Kit. Amazon Air, also known as Prime Air, is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages across the globe.... mehr
Intl Medical Corps enters Logistics Hall of Fame
The first winner of the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics has been announced: in 2023, the medal awarded by the Logistics Hall of Fame and sponsored by Fritz Institute will go to the USA-based humanitarian organisation International Medical Corps. ... mehr
Another air cargo carrier picks Airblox
The online B2B marketplace platform Airblox has onboarded Pacific Air Cargo, a US cargo carrier established in 2000. Brian Kolb, VP of Strategy at Airblox: "Its unwavering support for the communities it serves aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the air cargo... mehr
Next level for zero carbon aviation
The project of the first airship to perform a non-stop world tour with no CO2 emission was showcased during last week's Climate Week NYC: Eleven years after starting the 100% round-the-world flight with Solar Impulse, Swiss national Bertrand Piccard is set to circumnavigate... mehr
Ports of Indiana names operations managers
Ports of Indiana has filled two key leadership roles at its Ohio River ports, naming Ashley Blocker (left) and Michael Graves (right) as operations managers in Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, respectively. Blocker was promoted to the new role after serving as operations... mehr
Air Canada: the third Dreamliner version
Air Canada has selected Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner to further modernise a Canada’s flag carrier will deploy the new fuel-efficient airplanes as part of its broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions while expanding its global route network. Reducing fuel use and improving... mehr
Asien, Arktis, Archipele 
Luftschiff-Entwickler Flying Whales schliesst Partnerschaften. Im Anschluss an die Breakbulk Europe (vgl. ITJ Daily, 20.6.2023) hat der französische Luftschiff-Entwickler Flying Whales auch auf der Pariser Luftfahrtschau von sich reden gemacht. Neue Partnerschaften reichen von... mehr
Record funding for rail projects
The USA has invested a record amount of USD 1.4 billion into 70 rail improvement projects of which USD 720 million will support 47 short line railroad projects in 36 states. One of the grants concerns the Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad in Washington state to... mehr
Lactalis to lease dairy facility in Ontario
Lactalis Canada is entering into a long-term lease for a new distribution centre in Oshawa, Ontario, principally for its cheese and table spreads supply chain network. It is set to open in Q4/2024. The 35,210 sqm site will consolidate multiple shipping locations – including... mehr