Short lines could oust a million trucks 
A study published by the US rail company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has examined the benefits of rail service operating to an inland port for containers destined within 240 km of the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The data shows that some 3.1 million teu - about... more
Appointment approved
The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as acting director of Broward County's Port Everglades department. Wiltshire, currently deputy port director, will take the helm when CEO and port director Jonathan Daniels departs for his new... more
Kale Info Solutions expands Americas team
Kale Info Solutions, a technology provider specialising in community platforms and enterprise solutions for the multimodal supply chain, has appointed two seasoned professionals to strengthen its Americas team. Maureen Kam has been named vice president sales, Canada, and... more
135 more lanes
Roadrunner has launched a less-than-truckload (LTL) service into Portland (USA) and new connections to Toronto and Montreal, Canada via Detroit (USA). The long-haul transport specialist has also added 135 more lanes to its network, continuing the changes starting last year.... more
AIT picks a Dutch spare part
Chicago-headquartered AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The international freight forwarder specialises in time-critical marine spare parts logistics and is based in the Netherlands.... more
19,522 shipments with IPR violations
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville recently seized two shipments containing 3,301 pieces of counterfeit designer rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The items were deemed to be inauthentic by CBP’s centres of excellence and... more
Taking the cold chain down South
CJ Logistics America is opening a new cold storage warehouse in Gainesville, Georgia. The 25,084 sqm building is being developed by RL Cold and will feature Alta’s expert refrigeration systems and QFM blast freezing. Products can be brought to desired temperatures within 24... more
An even mightier autonomous cargo aircraft
Mightyfly, a San Francisco-based manufacturer and operator of autonomous, fixed-wing, hybrid, eVTOL cargo aircraft with a significant cargo capacity, has unveiled the third generation of Cento2, an autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry 45 kg of cargo for 965... more
Qatar Airways Cargo picks new COC
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Mark Drusch as chief officer cargo, effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Drusch is a well-known figure in the aviation sector. His most recent role was SVP revenue management, alliances, and strategy... more
A promotion for Charles van der Steene
The integrated logistics company A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has appointed Charles van der Steene as its new regional president for North America, effective today, 1 February 2024. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team. Van der Steene succeeds Narin... more