Zim adds new Asia-Canada route 
Zim Integrated Shipping Services has launched the Zim PNW Xpress (ZPX), a new link connecting Asia with Canada and the USA through the Vancouver Gateway. The service began on 21 January 2024, starting from Cai Mep, Vietnam, and includes stops at several Asian ports before... plus
A federal grant to grow Gulf gateway
The port of New Orleans has been awarded a USD 226.2 million federal grant for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). Part of the infrastructure for rebuilding America programme, the fund complements a previous USD 73.8 million grant, amounting to USD 300 million for the... plus
A pledge to simplify tracking
Jaguar Freight Services is adopting a new emissions measurement and reporting platform to provide its customers with more precise freight footprint data. Pledge’s solution enables users to comply with scope 3 emissions reporting regulations by monitoring and communicating... plus
Intermodal partnership in North America
Bison Transport and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have launched an intermodal service connecting Canada, the USA and Mexico, giving Bison’s customers immediate access to cross-border multimodal solutions. The cooperation will generate multiple synergies and expand... plus
B&H goes sky-high in the USA
Under a new three-year deal, aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide will work with Advantage Future Tech (AFT) to manage its inventory and shipping operations in the USA and pursue joint marketing activities. In particular, B&H will take over inventory management... plus
A toast to the Canadian market
The Mullen Group has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Container World Forwarding Services and its subsidiaries by Q2/2024. Container World is a Canadian logistics provider specialising in the alcoholic beverage and hospitality industries. It provides forwarding,... plus
PS Logistics acquires flatbed division
Blair Logistics, a subsidiary of USA-based PS Logistics, has acquired the flatbed division of ELS, one of the country’s largest 53-foot flatbed carriers. Now operating 500 power units and 1,250 over-length trailers, ELS was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Kenly,... plus
First containers for HCT
Canadian National Railway (CN), New Hamilton Rail Terminal (HCT) and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (Hopa Ports) have created a direct intermodal rail service between Hamilton, ON and Montreal, QC. Carrying export-bound shipping containers, the inaugural train completed its... plus
Start of a flourishing season in Ecuador
Valentine's Day is only three weeks away! The dedicated cargo season began at Quito airport (UIO) and will last until 11 February. Since 92% of the cargo transported from UIO are flowers (2023: 20,000 t), local logistics processes have been optimised. As part of a strategic... plus
First female president to lead AMP
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), which represents the USA’s maritime industry, has elected Jennifer Carpenter (centre) as its new president and the first woman to lead the organisation. Carpenter will be joined by vice president Sara Fuentes (left) and James Weakley... plus