CSX to digitise its locomotives 
The US class I railway has contracted the manufacturer Wabtec to equip 200 AC4400 locomotives with a suite of digital solutions, which will enable the rolling stock to deliver up to 8% fuel savings. The upgrades are expected to reduce 170 t of CO2 per locomotive per year. They... mehr
The canal's first sustainability officer
Ilya Espino de Marotta, deputy administrator of the Panama Canal, will now also serve as the canal's first sustainability officer to spearhead the development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on decarbonisation, adaptation, and related transition. In... mehr
3PL from Florida crosses Mexican border
Tampa-based Bluegrace Logistics has opened its first Mexico logistics centre. Located in Guadalajara, the 3PL will provide cross-border freight services for the full truckload, less-than-truckload, refrigerated, flatbed and intermodal segments, as well as managed logistics... mehr
Jacksonville's port expands its horizons
In the 2024 state of the port address, Jaxport CEO Eric Green outlined growth initiatives, infrastructure projects, new trade lanes, and partnerships. Key developments include direct container service with South America, an agreement with Enstructure for expanded breakbulk cargo... mehr
GCL picks chief growth officer
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a provider of live event entertainment logistics and shipping and freight services, has appointed Brent Nagy as its chief growth officer. Nagy will be working with GCL’s existing teams to drive broad-based growth, strategic partnerships, and... mehr
The rise of e-commerce
In a new study, AltIndex.com, a data platform, forecasts that the global ecommerce industry will grow by 15% in 2024. Expected to gross USD 3.64 trillion in 2024, the digital market is really taking off this year. Despite the current macroeconomic situation with supply chain... mehr
Amazon: changes at the helm
John Felton (left) will be taking on a new role as SVP and AWS CFO, reporting to Brian Olsavsky. He has been with Amazon for over 19 years, the last twelve years as senior vice president of worldwide operations. He will replace Richard Puccio, who is reportedly leaving the... mehr
Tri-Cities Intermodal terminal opened
The new intermodal ramp in Wallula, Washington State (USA), has moved its first loads to the Northwest Seaport Alliance's Port of Tacoma. They comprised 270 t of hay grown locally for export. The facility is served by Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and will have an initial capacity... mehr
A long-lost clay pot
A clay pot dating back to 900-1521 AD was found and returned by the US Customs and Border Protection back to its home in Mexico. The cultural artifact, belonging to the northern region of Mexico, was handed over to Alberto Fierro, consul general for the Mexican consulate in... mehr
A career move for Carla Montenegro
DP World, a provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has appointed Carla Montenegro as vice president of freight forwarding - commercial for the Americas region. With more than ten years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, she has a robust background in... mehr