Grey Orange: Akash Gupta steps into the CEO role 
Grey Orange, a global provider of automated robotic fulfilment and inventory optimisation software, has named co-founder Akash Gupta as chief executive officer. Gupta will lead Grey Orange’s seasoned senior executive team to promote the company’s position as a global automation... plus
Funding to reduce air pollution in US ports
The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for the first round of a programme that focuses on port electrification and efficiency improvements. The FY 2022-2023 funding includes a USD 160 million grant for the reduction of truck emissions at port... plus
Wiremind and Aeromexico Cargo implement Skypallet
Aeromexico Cargo is Wiremind Cargo’s first Latin American customer to opt for Skypallet. The two companies have formally embarked on the airline’s digital transformation with the implementation of Skypallet in Q2/2023. With the signing of the contract on 24 March 2023,... plus
Container throughput remains weak
According to the latest flash estimate, the container throughput index of RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) remained almost unchanged in March compared to the previous month at a seasonally adjusted 118.1... plus
Seven new locations to bolster position in Asia
Emo Trans, a provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, has opened three new offices in Bangladesh and four new offices in Indonesia. Both Indonesia and Bangladesh offer vast opportunities for growth, the company said. Deddy Syah has been appointed... plus
US short line railroad to test Glid units
The Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) is cooperating with Genesis Electronics Group to evaluate its Glid units on its US rail lines. Glid will be able to test its equipment for lifting semi-trailers and entering and exiting rail lines in the confines of Taylor... plus
Chapman Freeborn picks Russell Cook
Chapman Freeborn, the global aircraft charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Russell Cook as industry vertical director – automotive. Cook has had a career in freight forwarding for over 30 years, 20 of which have been spent looking after... plus
United Cargo now also Opticooler RKN certified
Dokasch Temperature Solutions has announced that United Cargo has completed the technical approval of the Opticooler RKN, to enhance its temperature-controlled airfreight services which are primarily used for global shipments for the pharma industry. On nearly all wide body... plus
A takeover in Greenland
Eimskip Greenland has acquired the port agency Royal Arctic Line (Royal Arctic Spedition) in Greenland. Eimskip has been operating a freight forwarding office in Nuuk in Greenland since 2020. This newest takeover will strengthen Eimskip’s position in its home market in the... plus
GW strengthens position in USA
Logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss has further expanded its presence in USA and opened an air and sea freight office in Miami, Florida. Miami primarily handles imports from Asia for onward transport to South and Central America, as there are only a few direct routes from Asia.... plus