Expanded services to drive trade opportunities 
Jaxport is set to extend its global trade connections in 2025 through strategic alliances with major ocean carriers following the dissolution of the 2M Alliance. Key developments include the Gemini Cooperation’s new direct service to Cartagena, Colombia, improving access to... plus
Connie Award: promoting industry awareness
The 2024 Connie Award goes to Allen Clifford (right), executive vice president, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA). “I am proud to say that for over 50 years, the Connie Award has honoured industry executives who have made remarkable contributions to... plus
G&W’s short line to handle services for UP
Union Pacific (UP) is transferring its local service in Eugene Yard, Oregon, to Genesee & Wyoming (G&W)'s Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (Corp). The change allows the US class I railway to reduce the number of times a railcar is handled and improve efficiency,... plus
Westjet Cargo launches blood donation campaign
The shipping and trade service Westjet Cargo has been transporting blood and plasma products for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for over five years. To strengthen the relationship between the organisations, the airline launched a national campaign "to raise awareness... plus
Amerijet: 50 years of air cargo in Latin America
Amerijet International Airlines is celebrating its 50th birthday. The Miami-based airfreight company started out in 1974 with a single aircraft, as reported in a press release. Meanwhile, Amerijet operates twelve Boeing 767 freighters and has evolved into a major player in the... plus
Enhanced connectivity for Ecuador’s main port
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuardor's main port and a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has strengthened its trade links with Asia through a new commercial agreement for the Asia-South America (ASA) service. This partnership brings back... plus
CPKC orders more H2-locomotives
The North American railway has placed a follow-on order for 98 Ballard fuel cell engines. Each engine has a nameplate of 200 kW, totalling 20 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell power. Deliveries of all 98 engines are expected in 2025. The prior order has included the delivery of... plus
Innover pour la neutralité climatique 
Compte-rendu de la XXVIe Euromed Convention de Grimaldi Group. Du 10 au 13 octobre 2024 s’est déroulée à Athènes la XXVIe Euromed Convention «From Land to Sea». Organisée par Grimaldi Group de Naples, la conférence a réuni 800 acteurs leaders des secteurs navigation, logistique... plus
Klaus Goersch to be executive VP and COO
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Goersch will report to Michael Steen, CEO, Atlas Air Worldwide, and be part of the company’s executive... plus
New harbour cranes to serve Florida’s trade hub
Seaport Manatee has enhanced its cargo-handling capacity with the arrival of two Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes, bringing its fleet to seven. Delivered from Antwerp aboard the “M/V Plantijngracht”, these eco-efficient cranes, capable of tandem lifting... plus