A quicker intermodal option to and from Mexico 
Three North American transport companies are joining forces: from 1 January 2024, the railways BNSF and GMXT and haulier JB Hunt will jointly launch an intermodal option between the USA and Mexico connecting the Monterrey, Silao-Bajio and Pantaco-Mexico City regions. This... plus
Softeon bolsters leadership team
Softeon, which specialises in warehouse management systems (WMS) for optimising warehouse and fulfilment operations, has added the following executives to its leadership team: Mark Fralick, as chief technology officer, Patrick Maley, as chief revenue officer, Nrupesh Dullur, as... plus
Icao and Iaea to deepen cooperation
Icao and the International Atomic Energy Agency (Iaea) have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for cancer care and other medical uses around the... plus
Crowley names offshore wind veteran as VP
Crowley has named offshore wind veteran Christy Guthman as VP of business development for its wind services business as the company grows in the clean, sustainable energy sector. Crowley provides landside and marine logistic solutions throughout the wind lifecycle. Guthman... plus
Autonomous truck integrated into daily business 
The Einride autonomous vehicle has begun daily transports finished goods in the USA. The deliveries take place between GE Appliances’ manufacturing facility and warehouse in Selmer, TN, Monday through Thursday, enabling up to seven shuttles a day. The autonomous operation... plus
70% more capacity compared to 2019
Latam Cargo took delivery of its third Boeing 767BCF this year, bringing the combined total to 19 cargo aircraft. This step completes the fleet expansion plan which Latam Group announced in 2021. The carrier has now added eight passenger-to-cargo converted aircraft,... plus
RBT welcomes Neo Bossa line
Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), operated by ICTSI at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recently received the maiden call of the Sirius/Neo Bossa service, a joint operation by CMA CGM and Maersk. The service commenced with the docking of the 9,000 teu "Maersk Lota",... plus
Bobby Franklin promoted to COO
Bobby Franklin assumed his new role of chief operating officer for TNW Corporation on 1 November 2023. He now oversees the performance, resource alignment, and implementation of strategic initiatives for all TNW Corporation operating units: TXNW Railway, TXR Railway, TXGN... plus
Sustainability Award 2023: and the winner is ...
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) announced the results of the fifth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with industry IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and industry... plus
BNSF goes live with Tideworks’ intermodal system
The US class I railway has introduced Tideworks Technology’s Intermodal Pro terminal operating system (TOS) and traffic control equipment dispatch system at its facility in Memphis, TN. This will give BNSF centralised visibility of its terminal operations to optimise real-time... plus