XPO Logistics picks Jamie Harris 
Jamie Harris has been appointed chief financial officer of RXO, the planned spin-off of XPO’s brokered transportation platform. He will join XPO as CFO of the North American transportation division, effective 26 September 2022, and will lead RXO’s finance operations when the... plus
Memphis CBP seizes ancient Egyptian artifact
Almost one month ago, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Memphis, TN, intercepted an ancient Egyptian artifact shipped from Europe. The shipment was manifested as an antique stone sculpture over 100 years old and sent from a dealer to a private buyer... plus
Un prestataire de plus 
Six lignes de transformation de B777 à Fort Worth. Il n’y a pas à moyen terme autant de capacités all-cargo neuves que requises. De plus en plus de sociétés de maintenance se tournent donc vers la transformation d’avions passagers en avions all-cargo (P2F). Un nouveau... plus
100 candles for US short-line railroad
The Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) is celebrating 100 years of service to the Gulf Coast region. Since 1922, the US short-line railroad has played a vital role in developing many businesses along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts.The 70 km railway line extends from... plus
New strategy VP for Halifax port authority
Sara Colburne is joining the Halifax port authority as the vice-president of its strategy and transformation activities. She'll oversee government and stakeholder relations, sustainability, communications and marketing.Colburne has worked with innovation founders, CEOs and... plus
Des ports «heureux»
Nouveaux investisseurs et nouvelles lignes pour Buenaventura en Colombie. Les liaisons maritimes entre l’Extrême-Orient et l’Amérique latine vont être intensifiées, entre autres grâce à Yang Ming, Wan Hai et PIL. Des investisseurs nord-américains voient eux aussi le potentiel... plus
Growing in the health care sector
DHL Supply Chain has acquired pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics specialist New Transport Applications (NTA). With more than 20 years of experience in the Mexican market, NTA is a recognised industry player serving more than 80 customers with services that include the... plus
Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces
Reliable Robotics, a provider of autonomous aircraft systems, and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation have begun a strategic collaboration to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft. The... plus
Hydrogen to replace diesel
US short line rail road Sierra Northern Railway (Sera) has unveiled the new look for its hydrogen powered switching locomotive, which is to replace an older tier 0 diesel unit. The production of the zero-emission locomotive is making progress and is slated to be completed on... plus
Medgulf sails on 29 September
CMA CGM will be starting its new Medgulf service at the end of September 2022, connecting Southern Europe, North Africa, the US Gulf and Mexico. Six container vessels will be deployed. The service will call at Tangier, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, Houston and... plus