Dokasch TS expands US operations 
Dokasch Temperature Solutions, a specialist for temperature-controlled active packaging solutions, has appointed Rory Ward as the new business development manager for the Midwest Region in the USA. Ward brings over a decade of experience in the logistics industry. His most... mehr
Approval for sea cargo terminal near Chicago
Ports of Indiana has received US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approval to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan at Burns Harbor, creating the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the Chicago metropolitan area... mehr
UP: new rail-linked opportunities
The US class I railway has added five new focus sites to its 51,500 km network. These sites are railroad hubs where Union Pacific (UP) can concentrate resources, effectively manage logistics and provide targeted services for its customers. In all, Union Pacific has 32 focus... mehr
Multipurpose wharf to replace obsolete pier
Port Canaveral is making progress on a USD 39 million renovation project for North Cargo Berth 4 (NCB4), aiming to complete it by this autumn. The project involves replacing an outdated pier with a 300 m long multi-purpose wharf, next to the newly rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3... mehr
New ZIM service: no queues for import pickup
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced the launch of its new service, ZIM Central China Xpress (ZX2), connecting Central China to the US West Coast, starting on 3 July. ZX2 will offer a 13-day transit time from Ningbo to Los Angeles. Features include dedicated berths... mehr
Strong air cargo demand continues in May
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international... mehr
In 80 Jahren um die Welt 
Der 1944 gegründete Logistikdienstleister LAM mit Hauptsitz in Istanbul hat den nächsten grossen Schritt getan und ist seit April mit eigenen Landesgesellschaften in drei ostasiatischen Märkten präsent. Johan Vermeiren und Damiano Turriziani, die Direktoren für China, Hongkong... mehr
Nallian picks CCO
Nallian, which specialises in creating connected cargo hubs and optimising freight management processes, has appointed Lionel van der Walt as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 July 2024. In this role, he will spearhead Nallian's growth strategy, based out of Raleigh,... mehr
Blood plasma from Manchester to San Francisco
"ACS Time Critical", Air Charter Service's offering for most urgent shipments, went the extra mile for a transatlantic onboard courier (OBC) job that was ultra time sensitive, due to the consignment’s extremely limited shelf life - blood-plasma had to be kept cool and... mehr
More capacity for Panama Canal
The Panama Canal recently announced increases in its draft and daily transits. The maximum draft is now 14.3 m, rising to 14.6 m on 11 July, and daily transits will increase to 35 ships from 5 August. These changes are driven by current and projected water levels of Gatun Lake... mehr