AAL: a major delivery to Texas LNG facility 
AAL Shipping has successfully transported 12,800 freight tonnes (frt) of heavy lift project cargo from South Korean ports to Beaumont, Texas, using its Asia to Americas trade lane and the vessel ‘AAL Brisbane’. The cargo, part of a significant LNG project in Texas,... plus
Powerful hybrid locomotives to run in Brazil
Rumo, Brazil’s largest railway operator, has taken delivery of two hybrid locomotives from Progress Rail. The EMD® GT38H will be the first hybrid units for cargo transport in revenue service. The locomotives use a diesel-electric system and battery packs, with energy to power... plus
Wallula’s farmers to receive an intermodal centre
The new US company Tri-Cities Intermodal (TCI) is planning to develop an intermodal centre in Wallula, WA, adjacent to the former cold connect warehouse and property. TCI has signed a lease/purchase agreement to this effect to acquire the whole facility as a revival of the... plus
New Chinese stronghold in Latin America?
The “new gringos” have struck another major deal in Latin America. In Chancay, north of the Peruvian capital Lima, Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (60%) is building a new multi-terminal and deep-water port together with the Peruvian Volcan Compañía Minera (40%). The planned... plus
From Wheels Up to GCL
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a major provider of logistics solutions, has appointed Deron A. Brown as its new EVP and president of US Automotive. Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, holding a series of senior management roles, including... plus
Global aviation advisory firms combine forces
Washington-based Airline Strategy Group and Seabury Capital from New York have announced a strategic partnership that will combine the two global aviation advisory firms' platforms to drive performance excellence for airline clients. As part of the agreement, ASG will be... plus
Bulk logistician banking on special tanks
Germany-headquartered Hoyer is planning renew its fleet of tank containers with 3,000 tanks by the end of 2023. With this update, the company is responding to a rise in demand for specialist equipment for European road and intermodal services as well as overseas logistics in... plus
Bolloré Logistics expands near LA
Bolloré Logistics has opened a new 10,312 sqm distribution centre near Ontario, California. It is located near the airport and 80.5 km away from Port Los Angeles and Long Beach Port. Dedicated to the luxury and beauty industries, the new opening aims at serving Bolloré... plus
Le fret de valeur prend l’avion 
Analyse de la BDL sur la structure du fret. L’avion reste plus que jamais le premier choix pour transporter du fret de valeur entre l’Allemagne et les marchés situés en dehors de l’UE, avec des volumes en hausse. plus
More belly capacity for Angolan airline
Taag Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. The Southwest African carrier currently flies eight B777s 737-700s and six Dash 8-400 to twelve destinations in Africa, Europe, South America, and China. Founded in 1938 and... plus