New in England's Northwest 
DX, a British provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man, and logistics services, has opened a new depot in Preston, Lancashire. This 41st depot of the group’s parcels business, which operates within the DX Express division, offers highly... plus
A new director of business development
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) has appointed Nick Blackmore as its new director of business development. He will focus on the strategic and commercial development and marketing of the association’s portfolio of products and services, including the... plus
Constantly improving Cargonaut
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Schiphol) has launched the upgraded version of its port community system (PCS) after four years of collaborative development with its fully owned cargo information platform, Cargonaut. The PCS is a single tech platform for information and data... plus
Jacksonville's port expands its horizons
In the 2024 state of the port address, Jaxport CEO Eric Green outlined growth initiatives, infrastructure projects, new trade lanes, and partnerships. Key developments include direct container service with South America, an agreement with Enstructure for expanded breakbulk cargo... plus
3PL from Florida crosses Mexican border
Tampa-based Bluegrace Logistics has opened its first Mexico logistics centre. Located in Guadalajara, the 3PL will provide cross-border freight services for the full truckload, less-than-truckload, refrigerated, flatbed and intermodal segments, as well as managed logistics... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Oaks transport sap through the tree at a speed of 40 m per hour. plus
The canal's first sustainability officer
Ilya Espino de Marotta, deputy administrator of the Panama Canal, will now also serve as the canal's first sustainability officer to spearhead the development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on decarbonisation, adaptation, and related transition. In... plus
Keeping electronic devices safe onboard
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced Securetech, the ninth addition to its suite of premium products. The tool is designed to ensure a safe and secure transport of consumer electronics, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and other... plus
Échoué sur l’écueil du contrôle
La vente de la majorité de HMM achoppe à des conditions relatives au management. La plupart des acquisitions capotent en raison du prix. Dans le cas de l’armement sud-coréen HMM, l’acheteur Harim a refusé les restrictions de la liberté entrepreneuriale. Était-il judicieux... plus
Saving CO2 in heavy goods transport
Gruber Logistics, a freight forwarder based in South Tyrol, is expanding its book & claim solution, making it one of the first companies worldwide to pave the way for decarbonisation in large and heavy goods transport. The tool now also allows customers to book heavy... plus