Global humanitarian logistics agreement 
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration in humanitarian logistics, as DHL has reported. The partnership aims to improve disaster response through enhancing localised response,... plus
Former FAA chief joins ZeroAvia
Hydrogen-electric aviation pioneer ZeroAvia has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as senior strategy and regulatory advisor. Nolen will support the company’s certification efforts for its 600kW electric propulsion... plus
US-Mexico-Canada trade development
In 2024, transborder freight between the USA, Canada and Mexico reached USD 1.6 trillion, up by 1.8% compared to 2023, according to the USA's 'Bureau of Transportation Statistics'. Trade with Mexico increased by 5.1% to USD 840 billion, while trade with Canada declined by... plus
Partnership for pallet logistics
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... plus
Saudia sees surge in dates shipments
Saudia Cargo has recorded a 64% increase in date shipments in 2024, transporting nearly 1.5 t to more than 45 global destinations. The airline plays a key role in connecting Saudi Arabia’s 1.6 million t date industry with international markets, ensuring fast and high-quality... plus
Nars 2025 – Rail industry gathering
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will host its annual meeting in Chicago from 7–9 May, providing a networking platform for rail shipping professionals. The event will feature industry leaders discussing several rail topics, as the association reports. The... plus
Vent favorable pour pétrolier 
Énergie éolienne. Bound4blue installe pour la première fois une technologie ‘e-sail’ sur un pétrolier d’Eastern Pacific Shipping. Selon le fabricant, la simplicité du système constitue un avantage en termes d’installation face aux défis spécifiques de ce type de navire. plus
ULD partnership with Unilode
American Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have signed a long-term ULD management partnership, starting on 1 October. Unilode will provide full ULD management, maintenance and digital tracking solutions, leveraging its global repair network and advanced tracking... plus
CII elects board members
The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) has appointed Nick Fafoutis, Giancarlo Morgera and Ken O’Brien to its board of directors. Their expertise in ocean shipping, liner services and logistics will strengthen CII’s mission. Fafoutis, an executive vice-president... plus
PTP optimises terminal truck operations
The port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia’s largest transhipment hub, has set new productivity records, following the implementation of the ‘Terminal Truck Optimization’ system (TTO) from Kaleris. The system has improved truck scheduling, reducing cycle times by 13% and... plus