Marguisa’s new Sawaf service 
With its new Sawaf service, the Spain-based Marguisa Shipping Lines, a specialist in international container transport, is expanding its services in the Brazilian market. Since 2020, Marguisa has been operating a ro-ro service between Brazil and West Africa. A semi-liner... more
GXO deepens partnership with A&F
The contract logistics specialist is now managing A&F’s e-commerce fulfillment and returns in UK from its newly refurbished 15,800 sqm facility outside London. The expansion follows GXO’s partnership with the specialty retailer Abercrombie & Fitch in USA, where the... more
Planned rules could hold back Florida's economy
The Florida Ports Council (FPC) has requested that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (Noaa) rescind its newly proposed rules, because they pose a clear and present danger to Florida’s economy, its public safety and the security of its nation. FPC added that Noaa... more
Less sizzurp on the streets of Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted an illicit shipment of codeine syrup from the United Kingdom that was destined to an address in Philadelphia. The shipment, which was destined to an address in Philadelphia, arrived on 13 June 2023 manifested as... more
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... more
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... more
Teams from three nations 
Vale and the ‘Oman and Etihad Rail Company’ sign deal, Vale, a leading Brazilian iron ore producer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the ‘Oman and Etihad Rail Company’. The plan is to develop integrated logistics solutions to transport iron and its derivatives... more
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... more
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... more
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... more