Renewable fuel blends to further reduce GHG 
Canadian National Railways (CN) and Progress Rail are advancing their sustainability efforts: The companies will promote renewable fuel blends including both biodiesel and renewable diesel in support of CN’s sustainability goals. Trials and qualifications of up to 100%... plus
Sculpmeth for CBP Officers in Cincinnati
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati discovered and seized methamphetamine that was concealed within two clay sculptures. While examining incoming freight from Canada, CBP officers selected a shipment described on the invoice as “2X... plus
Rail service for 9 sqkm industrial park
The US transport company Omnitrax has begun operations as the new rail partner of the River Ridge Commerce Centre, southern Indiana’s industrial and business development park. Omnitrax will also work with state and local officials to attract new park projects. The expansion of... plus
Focus on leasing business
Suttons International is acquiring ISO tank containers, personnel and overseas customer contracts from VTG Tanktainer, including VTG's shares in the Brazilian JV Mission Line. VTG's stake in the Cosco VTG Tanktainer JV to serve the Chinese market is not included in the Suttons... plus
CMA CGM buys FMS in Los Angeles
It is a new chapter in CMA CGM's Transpacific trades. The French Group is acquiring the Fenix Marine Services (FMS) container terminal at the port of Los Angeles. The transaction is valued at about USD 2 billion. CMA CGM already holds a 10% stake in FMS and is to buy the... plus
Expeditors getting far
Global logistics company Expeditors, which is headquartered in Seattle/Washington, has reported its Q3/2021 financial results. Revenues jumped up by 84% to USD 4.3 billion compared to the same period in 2020 (USD 2.3 billion). Operating income increased by 94% to USD 490... plus
GlobalX inducts first A321 for cargo conversion
Global Crossing Airlines’ (“GlobalX”) first A321 passenger to freighter aircraft has entered the first phase of conversion at Hong Kong Engineering Company Limited (“Haeco”) in Lake City Florida. The aircraft will be inducted in January 2022 into the 321 Precision Conversions... plus
ID Logistics US picks William Parramore
ID Logistics has named William Parramore as managing director of ID Logistics USA. He has 25 years of experience logistics and supply chain and holds an MBA in business/managerial economics from Paris Dauphine University. In 1996, Parramore joined Geodis and became vice... plus
First autonomous electric pod system in service
Swedish freight technology specialist Einride and GE Appliances (GEA) are working together to implement electric and autonomous transport at scale. It will be the first time an autonomous and electric truck will be operating on American soil, the companies said. The... plus
Flowfox links up with DCSA
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) was founded in 2019 as a joint effort of carriers to support the development of global, digital standards in shipping. Now, Flowfox is starting to work with DCSA on the import container release. The Hamburg-based logistics... plus