Weekly bimodal Central Asia service launched 
Maersk has introduced a new transport service. It combines ship and rail and offers an end-to-end solution for Central Asia with a particular focus on Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The new service aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo transport particularly for consumer,... plus
John Mizerek to lead CMC Logistics
John Mizerek joins Container Maintenance Corporation-ITI Intermodal (CMC-ITI) as executive vice president, CMC Logistics (CMCL), a full-service trucking company offering drayage and trucking services to ocean carriers, cargo owners and leasing companies. An industry veteran... plus
Dutch-built river pusher for Paraguay
The Paraguayan shipping firm 'Girona - Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica' has commissioned Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen to construct a 'CDS4115' shallow draft 5,400 HP river pusher. This vessel, measuring 41 x 15.5 m, is designed to operate on the Paraguay and Parana... plus
Ecovium names CFO
Ecovium Holding welcomes Ken Ogenbratt as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and second managing director alongside CEO Jörg Jung. Ogenbratt succeeds Daniela Ventura, who will be taking up new challenges. Ogenbratt joins Ecovium from Searchmetrics. He has worked for the... plus
Representing Royal Brunei also in China
In July 2023, Globe Air Cargo China, part of ECS Group, took over as Royal Air Brunei Airlines' GSA to enhance the carrier’s air cargo operations in China, aligning with existing cooperations in other countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, India,... plus
AIT welcomes sustainability expert
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a provider of global supply chain solutions, has appointed Chelsea Lamar to the newly created role of vice president, global sustainability. Lamar will be based at AIT's new global headquarters in Itasca, Illinois. Winner of the 2022 «’Women in Smart... plus
Kalitta Air selects Trustflight's log solution
Kalitta Air, a global cargo airline, and Trustflight, a technology innovator for digital solutions for the aviation industry, has announced that Trustflight will provide its innovative electronic tech log, reliability analytics and fleet oversight tools for Kalitta Air's fleet... plus
‘Captain of Industry’ award for Robert P. Connor
The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association will present Robert P. Connor with the association’s 2023 ‘Captain of Industry' award on 28 September 2023. Connor has decades of experience serving in high-ranking leadership positions in all aspects... plus
Lithium battery certification for Röhlig USA
The US subsidiary of Röhlig Logistics has received the Iata Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (Ceiv Li-batt) certification for its branches in Chicago and New York. The International Air Transport Association introduced the certification to... plus
A “Gateway Star” is born
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in as part of a strategic partnership with DSV, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7 September 2023. The route, named by DSV as... plus