Teleport launches specialised cargo services 
Teleport currently has the widest network in Southeast Asia and beyond, covering over 130 cities with its access to a fleet of 252 aircraft for both cargo-only and passenger flight routes. It has now launched its specialised cargo services. Adrian Loretz, COO of Teleport:... more
ATA chooses Megan Masitto
The American Trucking Association has hired Megan Masitto as its new chief financial officer. Masitto comes to ATA with more than 25 years of experience, primarily in service of trade associations and their affiliates. At previous employers including the National Rural... more
WDS with new site in North Pacific
World Distribution Services (WDS), an affiliate of the World Group, recently secured a new 90,000 sqm distribution facility in the USA’s Pacific Northwest, giving customers an additional destination and thus more distribution options. “Developing solutions to keep freight... more
Start-up purchases 50 e-trucks
USA-based start-up Watt EV has placed an order for 50 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. Over the next several months, the trucks will be deployed in the company’s truck-as-a-service model (TaaS). TaaS provides shippers and carriers access to class 8 battery-electric trucks at a... more
New Caledonia in transition
Gipanc, which manages the island of New Caledonia’s port and airport IT systems, has taken the next step in its cooperation with Marseille-based MGI. New Caledonia’s port community now has implemented the Ci5 port community system developed by MGI with all the available import... more
Chinese first quarter still strong
The Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex has reported a robust throughput in Q1/2022, with a container volume of 3.18 million teu in March, an increase of 4% compared to the same period last year. Over the first quarter, Ningbo-Zhoushan port expects to have handled 9.53 million teu,... more
APM Terminals: Marliz Bermúdez to move to Mexico
Marliz Bermúdez, currently head of commercial for APM Terminals Latin America and based in Panama, will assume the role of managing director of APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico, effective June 2022. She will replace José Rueda Salinas, who will move to managing director... more
Belarus closes border to EU trucks
Belarusian authorities have banned motor vehicles (automobiles and truck tractors) registered in the EU from entering Belarus across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union. Exceptions are made in cases when such motor vehicles are moving via special crossing... more
A French client for Goodman
After a successful cooperation in the Netherlands, 3PL provider Geodis is now starting its first project with Goodman, a global property group, in France. The two parties have inked a lease for a 30,000 sqm logistics platform close to Lyon. In anticipation of an increase in... more
Expanding partnership in Europe & North America
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has doubled the number airports where it supports LOT Polish Airlines with ground and air cargo services. The new five-year contract covers twelve airports in the airline’s global network, including key hubs at Chicago and... more