Un secteur en mutation 
Entretien avec E. Çetinkaya, General Manager Air Freight Division, LAM. À l’approche du World Cargo Symposium de l’IATA à Dubaï, l’ITJ a interrogé Elif Çetinkaya. Active au sein du groupe turc Lyonel A. Makzume depuis plus de douze ans, elle occupe aujourd’hui le poste de... plus
Last-mile delivery by robots set for major growth 
Revenues from last-mile deliveries carried out by robots are forecast to grow from USD 260 million in 2025 to USD 1.74 billion by 2032, according to ABI Research. Nearly 25,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are expected to be deployed by then, driven by rising last-mile... plus
Prohibited ‘weapons’ seized at LAX
Since the start of fiscal 2025, US Customs and Border Protection officers at LAX Los Angeles airport, working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), have seized over 1,000 replica firearms and suppressors arriving from China. The shipments, falsely declared as... plus
‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – the impact
The new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs imposed by the US administration are set to reshape global trade, according to Keiron Myall (pictured), managing director for the UK and Ireland at the Customs Support Group (CSG). Whilst a 10% tariff applies to UK exports, a 25% tariff on... plus
Clean Earth upgrades fleet
Clean Earth, a division of the Enviri Corporation, has rolled out 132 new class 7 and class 8 straight trucks in the USA and territories. The new fleet features a modular design that aims to extend the life of cargo boxes, supporting sustainability by reducing waste during... plus
Averitt promotes Gantt to RVP for Florida
Averitt, a US supply chain provider with 8,500 associates operating in more than 100 countries, has promoted Stuart Gantt to regional vice-president for its Florida operations. Gantt, who joined Averitt after the integration of Palm Express in 2024, brings over 35 years of... plus
Mark Slade now in Canada – for DP World
DP World has appointed Mark Slade as its new vice-president for freight forwarding in Canada. He’ll be based in Vancouver and will lead the development of the group’s forwarding operations in Canada. Slade brings nearly 30 years of industry experience with him, having held... plus
Rail shippers gathering in Chicago
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will hold its annual meeting from 7-9 May at the Swissôtel in Chicago. Under the theme of ‘A Time for Resilience’ the event will gather leaders from the shipping, regulatory, supplier and carrier sectors to exchange insights... plus
Moins, c’est mieux
Mini-bateaux à hydrogène. Se pourrait-il que l’exploitation de mini-bateaux autonomes propulsés à l’hydrogène soit rentable? Oui, à partir d’une certaine distance, selon une équipe de recherche de l’université de Münster. plus
OCP and Maersk strengthen collaboration
OCP Group and Maersk have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration and develop sustainable, resilient supply chain solutions. The agreement supports OCP’s international expansion, particularly through its business unit entitled specialty products... plus