New air/road service from China to Mexico 
3PL Dimerco has launched a new product for customers shipping automotive components from Southern China to a common manufacturer in Mexico. The company said in a press release that fifteen manufacturers of the metal stamping and die industry based in Southern China share a... plus
Fedex Express expanding at Newcastle Intl Airport
Fedex Express, a subsidiary of Fedex Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has expanded its operations at Newcastle International Airport, to serve growing export and import demands in the region. Fedex Express has moved into its own modern facility at... plus
Opening doors to the next generation
A group of students currently studying logistics and supply chain management at Auburn University in Alabama (USA) were given an exclusive, behind-the-scenes air cargo familiarisation tour at Atlanta Airport (Georgia) on 25 March 2022. It was a joint initiative planned by... plus
Latin America and Africa need new approach
A new study, conducted by Economist Impact, shows that business is feeling the effects of inflation, geopolitical tension, port congestion and transportation costs in various and regionally specific ways, with companies in South America and Africa facing a more negative outlook.... plus
Green Swan Partners welcomes Jamey Noland
Green Swan Partners (GSP), a Pittsburgh, PA-based venture builder, has gained Jamey Noland as partner and chief financial officer (CFO). Noland is a financial executive with experience in a broad range of financial and operational responsibilities including investment... plus
Heavy-duty electric vehicle fleet expanded
The US-based forwarder Ruan has invested in an Orange EV full electric terminal truck at an operations facility in St. Joseph, MO (USA). With this addition, the haulier is expanding its heavy-duty electric vehicle fleet and further supporting a sustainable, energy efficient... plus
Alpine acquires Suburban Air Freight
Alpine Air Express, a regional air cargo carrier operating throughout North America, has acquired Suburban Air Freight ("Suburban"). This strategic addition marks Alpine's second acquisition since becoming a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners,... plus
An acquisition in Canada
Michigan (USA)-based Lineage Logistics is acquiring Canada’s Versa Cold Logistics Services from Tor Quest Partners and its co-investors the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and OP Trust. Financial details were not disclosed. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in... plus
ATA chooses Megan Masitto
The American Trucking Association has hired Megan Masitto as its new chief financial officer. Masitto comes to ATA with more than 25 years of experience, primarily in service of trade associations and their affiliates. At previous employers including the National Rural... plus
Start-up purchases 50 e-trucks
USA-based start-up Watt EV has placed an order for 50 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. Over the next several months, the trucks will be deployed in the company’s truck-as-a-service model (TaaS). TaaS provides shippers and carriers access to class 8 battery-electric trucks at a... plus