Chile: dramatic rise in freight crime 
The pandemic-induced measures reduced the incidence of cargo theft in Chile. But now, after the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, levels of crime have sprung back with vengeance to 27% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report. The underlying factors... mehr
APM Terminals Callao reaches milestone
APM Terminals Callao, concessionaire of the Callao North Multipurpose Terminal in Peru, reached a milestone on 17 June by exceeding 1 million teu in a single concession year for the first time. In comparison to the twelve months before, the volume of containers entering the port... mehr
Bahn für Brasilianer 
Auftrag für Oman and Etihad Rail Company. Vale, ein führender brasilianischer Eisenerzproduzent, hat eine Absichtserklärung mit der Oman and Etihad Rail Company unterzeichnet. Geplant ist die Entwicklung integrierter Logistiklösungen für den Transport von Eisen und seinen... mehr
Iata: five hackathon winners
Iata hackathons are around-the-clock events. They bring together teams of developers and designers to create innovative solutions to address an industry challenge. Solutions are presented to a jury, and the winners have the opportunity to share and communicate them to the... mehr
RWI / ISL – “energy price shock has been overcome”
The RWI / ISL container throughput index rose to a seasonally adjusted 123.4 points in May, compared to the previous month. This means that box throughput has now risen four months in a row – but hasn’t yet reached the level of last summer again. Chinese ports made... mehr
Known for two years, but still so much to do
Airforwarders Association (AFA) executive director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October, affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to... mehr
South Korea investing in logistics centres in USA
South Korea-based provider CJ Logistics and Korea Ocean Business (KOBC), a South Korean government entity, are partnering to construct large-scale logistics centres in USA. With a total investment of USD 457 million, these hubs will prioritise the handling of import and... mehr
US railroads to create new corridor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), CSX and Genesee & Wyoming have reached agreements to create a new direct CPKC-CSX interchange connection in Alabama, USA. As part of the series of proposed transactions, CPKC and CSX would each acquire or operate portions of Meridian... mehr
Latam Cargo boosts flower export capacity
The operators of the Latam Cargo group have strengthened their position as major providers of flower transports in the region after acquiring a new Boeing 767-300BCF. This aircraft is the 18th in their joint fleet of cargo planes and will allow them to increase their... mehr
G&W to further enhance its fleet
The USA-based transport company Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has ordered 69 certified pre-owned locomotives from Wabtec for six of its short lines. The purchase consists of 35 Dash 9 and 34 Dash 8 locomotives. Wabtec will start to despatch these locomotives immediately... mehr